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Locals among spring grads for UT-Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler recognized spring 2025 degree candidates during the spring 2025 commencements May 2-3 at the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. Wood County residents … more

5/8/25 08:20 AM

UT-Tyler students earn media awards

Students at The University of Texas at Tyler earned 60 awards at this year’s Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Convention. more

5/8/25 08:20 AM

Four-time all-stater earns Buzz award

Mineola High School senior Emily Miller has one more accolade to add to her list of achievements. The Mineola School Board recognized Miller as the recipient of the monthly Buzz’s Ultimate … more

5/8/25 08:19 AM

Mineola ISD fiesta drew around 200 families for Spanish-speaking event

Mineola ISD’s third annual Fiesta event provided close to 200 Spanish-speaking families with information, food and prizes on Friday, April 25. The event was exclusively in Spanish with … more

5/8/25 08:15 AM

Hudsons continue to benefit community

Kindness Kottage and Mineola ISD technology each received a donation of $5,504 as the 2025 recipients of the Max and Mary Hudson Charitable Foundation. The Hudson Foundation was established in … more

5/8/25 08:12 AM

Quitman ISD bond issues approved by wide margin

With early voting totals tabulated, the two bond propositions by the Quitman Independent School District are well ahead. Prop. 1 was passing 352-159 and Prop. 2 by a 337-177 count. Early … more

5/3/25 08:45 PM

McKinney named to college honor society

Amanda McKinney of Quitman was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at East … more

5/1/25 08:30 AM

MISD to explore daycare and cosmetology

The possibility of a school-district sponsored daycare and a new career pathway for cosmetology were discussed by the Mineola School Board Monday. Each will require further study, including … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/1/25 08:24 AM

Schools get delayed grades

It’s been two years and eight months since the Texas Education Agency has released any public school district accountability ratings, which have been tied up in lawsuits. more

5/1/25 08:22 AM

Eight Mineola FFA teams to compete at state

Eight Mineola FFA teams have qualified for state at the Area 6 CDE Contest at East Texas A&M University recently. State contests are held April 24-25 and May 3. Career Development … more

4/24/25 08:24 AM

QISD buys bus cameras

The Quitman school board voted to purchase new bus camera and monitoring equipment for $51,765 Monday. The new camera system will be installed in all QISD buses, including mini buses, travel … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 4/24/25 08:21 AM

Mineola ISD hosting third Spanish-speaking event

Mineola ISD welcomes all area Spanish-speaking families to the third annual Fiesta event on Friday, April 25. The event, which is exclusively in Spanish, will be in the Primary School cafeteria … more

4/24/25 08:20 AM

Mineola and AG one-act plays qualify for region

Alba-Golden and Mineola High School one-act play troupes have advanced to the regional competition with their performances in the area round. Alba-Golden will compete Thursday, April 24 at … more

4/17/25 08:21 AM

AG board appoints new member

The Alba-Golden Board welcomed Jed Sitar as their newest board member at Monday’s meeting. Sitar was appointed and sworn-in to fill the seat vacated by Jessica Christian, whose new residence … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/17/25 08:15 AM

Quitman ISD outlines needs addressed with bond

Quitman ISD has unanimously voted to call for a $30.835 million bond in May. Citizen voting on the bond will take place in voting on May 3. more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 4/17/25 08:12 AM

Alba-Golden Secondary Honor Roll

3rd 9 Weeks A Honor Roll 6th grade Stormi Bibby, James Castloo, Grayson Crawford, McKenzie Gilbreath, Madison Hodges, Christopher Reynolds, Colter Sessions, Kynslee Sitar, Addison … more

4/10/25 08:27 AM

Foundation makes teachers’ day

“When you hear the drums coming down the hallway, your heart just starts racing,” explained Kristina Salonen, Mineola Primary School instructional coach for pre-K through third grade. … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/10/25 08:13 AM

Alba-Golden, Minoela casts advance in One-Act Play

Alba-Golden and Mineola High Schools’ one-act play productions have advanced to the area round of state competition. Alba-Golden will perform again on Saturday, April 12 in Corsicana. The … more

4/3/25 08:00 AM

MISD approves teaching staff, passes out many accolades

Mineola School Board met in closed sessions for almost an hour and a half Monday, then approved a lengthy list of teacher contracts, including five new hires. They also accepted six resignations … more

3/27/25 09:14 AM

Mineola Intermediate Honor Roll

A Honor Roll 4th Grade Ava Arbter, Isabella Ballentine, Jase Blackwell, Caysen Brooks, Eli Calixto, Kayelee Cobb, Raylon Frosch, Kaysen Haire, Cutter Hamlett, Kyle Herring, Eason Hooton, … more

3/20/25 09:49 AM