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Sound of the Swarm state marching band champions

The Mineola High School Sound of the Swarm marching band won its fourth state marching band championship Wednesday at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The top three bands are all from this region... more

11/6/24 06:00 PM

AGISD Elementary School Honor Roll

First Nine Weeks A Honor Roll 2nd Grade Vivian Aguinaga, Paisley Alexander, Will Bowden, Lucy Chaney, Dalli Cooper, Penelope Cortes, Sawyer Guest, Cali Hartin, Amari James, Cara … more

10/31/24 08:44 AM

Mineola homecoming Friday

Homecoming for Mineola High School is Friday, Nov. 1 at Meredith Memorial Stadium as the Yellowjackets take on Eustace. Pictured, back from left, senior candidates for homecoming king and queen: … more

10/31/24 08:33 AM

Quitman High School to offer engineering career path thanks to $368,000 grant

Quitman High School students will be able to obtain engineering-based industry certifications thanks to a grant of $368,000 the district has obtained. The school board heard a presentation on … more

10/31/24 08:25 AM

Sound of Swarm secures sixth straight area title, state trip

The Sound of the Swarm Mineola High School marching band captured the Area C marching championship Saturday night in Whitehouse on its way to a sixth straight appearance in the state marching … more

10/31/24 08:24 AM

Mineola Intermediate School Honor Roll

A Honor Roll First Nine Weeks 4th Grade Ava Arbter, Isabella Ballentine, Jase Blackwell, Caysen Brooks, Brystal Green, Cutter Hamlett, Kyle Herring, Eason Hooton, Ollie Hortman, Hadley … more

10/24/24 08:29 AM

Mineola student growth continues

Mineola school trustees will be considering ways to address continued growth in the school district in the coming months. Superintendent Cody Mize announced at Monday’s meeting that the … more

10/24/24 08:19 AM

High school marching bands advance to area

All three area high school marching bands earned first division ratings at regional marching contests last week to advance to the next round of competition. The Alba-Golden Prowling Panther Band … more

10/24/24 08:18 AM

MHS drama department presents play

Act 1 & Company at Mineola High School will be performing “ Into the Woods Jr.” this weekend at the Mineola HS Multi-Purpose Room. Come and experience the magic Thursday, Oct. 17 and … more

10/17/24 07:42 AM

AG board OKs metal detectors

Alba-Golden school will begin operating a metal detector, daily, at the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) facility. The school board approved the plan Monday night. Additionally, … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/17/24 07:31 AM

SNHU announces honor students

Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, N.H. congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2024 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. … more

10/3/24 08:53 AM

Mineola board passes out start of school awards

Mineola School Board kicked off the new school year with student and staff recognitions as well as a new award, The Buzz’s Ultimate Effort Award. Superintendent Cody Mize announced at last … more

10/3/24 08:36 AM

AGISD study IDs facility issues

The Alba-Golden Board of Trustees received the recommendation Monday that the collection of structures composed of the vocational center (workshops and classrooms), the gymnasium, the fieldhouse and … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/3/24 08:33 AM

Bold new technology assists students

Mineola School Board members saw some Star Trek technology demonstrated Monday that is helping students at the middle school. Taken from the popular science fiction show’s universal … more

9/26/24 08:38 AM

QISD awarded for nutrition improvements

Quitman Independent School District received a Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award for improving the nutritional quality of school meals. Awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture … more

9/26/24 08:37 AM

Meetings impact QISD board score

According to the Lone Star Governance Board Evaluation and Quarterly Progress Tracker, the Quitman ISD board’s visions and goals scores “have remained the same,” said Superintendent … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 9/26/24 08:37 AM

Alba-Golden homecoming parade

9/26/24 08:28 AM

Quitman homecoming parade

9/26/24 08:27 AM

Alba-Golden homecoming royalty

Olivia Morrison was crowned the 2024 Alba-Golden Homecoming Queen at halftime last Friday night. She is escorted by Homecoming King Wyatt Sutton. The Panthers won handily. more

9/26/24 08:26 AM

Quitman crowns queen and king

The Quitman High School homecoming queen and king, crowned Friday night, are Katie DeGorostiza and Armando Chavarria. The Bulldogs got their first win of the season in dominant fashion, defeating … more

9/26/24 08:25 AM