Three Wood County bands march to state
Old Settlers Reunion returns this weekend with carnival, music and family activities
Race celebrates 20 years with Grace Community Healthcare
TxDOT announces Wood County roadwork for week of Oct. 26
Native fruit-bearing plants take center stage at Master Gardeners program
Early voting tops 8,100 in Wood County
Trotter returns home to lead Winnsboro ISD
DAR members participate in day of service at Mineola Memorial Cemetery
Golden Sweet Potato Festival unites community with week of pageantry, faith, and generational traditions
QISD approves new Chromebooks, accepts two donations
CALVIN WAYNE JONES 1947 - 2026
Calvin Wayne Jones, known to most as Wayne, passed away on October 22, 2026, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 79. He was born on August 10, 1947, in Honey Grove, Texas, to Calvin M.J. Jones and Bertha …
Fannie Marchman Garden Club names October Yard of the Month
The Fannie Marchman Garden Club has selected the home of Ronny and Cathy Smith as its October Yard of the Month. The Smiths relocated to Mineola from the Metroplex three years ago, settling into …
TWC kicks off 15th annual veteran hiring initiative
AUSTIN — The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will host its 15th annual Hiring Red, White & You! event series in November, featuring nearly 30 hiring events across the state Nov. 2-20 to …
Mineola to host tenth-ranked Winnsboro
After a loss at Commerce, things just don’t get any easier for the Mineola Yellowjackets as they host the 10th ranked Winnsboro Red Raiders Friday night per Dave Campbell’s Texas Football …
Mineola Police Report
OCT. 17 3:46 a.m., unknown offense, SE Loop 564; Wood County Sheriff’s Office reported armed female possibly involved in an earlier incident, subject located at emergency room in Lindale, all …
Wood County Sheriff's Report
OCT. 14 Deputy Swann, Deputy Netherland, theft, FM 2869. Caller said female performing community service had stolen items in her possession. Items returned to owner, subject issued trespass …
Mineola Fire Department Report
Mineola Fire Department Report 10/8/26–10/14/26 Oct. 8 6:09 a.m., no emergency, good intent, controlled burning (authorized), 500 County Road 2307; 5:05 …
Hawks eye playoff ticket
The Hawkins Hawks are eyeing a spot in the state playoffs after a decisive 73-40 victory over the Alba-Golden (A-G) Panthers Friday night. The win gives the Hawks a 6-2 season record and 3-1 mark in …
Autumn Trails car parade draws crowds to downtown Winnsboro
The sounds of vintage engines, classic “ahooga” horns and modern high-performance vehicles filled downtown Winnsboro Saturday as the annual Autumn Trails car parade brought more than 100 vehicles …
Commemorative pecan tree to mark America’s 250th anniversary at Jim Hogg City Park
A commemorative pecan tree will be planted at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman Saturday, Oct. 31, in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary. The tree will be planted in front of the park’s …
Mineola Library Notes
Happy Halloween! OK, it’s still a few days away, but we wanted you to know we will be downtown outside the Historic Select Theater passing out treats. We hope to see you there. The weather should …
Pickin’ Parlor returns to Beckham Hotel, honors DeFoore’s legacy
Music and fellowship are returning to the Beckham Hotel in Mineola as Amye Cox works to revive the Pickin’ Parlor in honor of her longtime friend and guitar teacher, the late John DeFoore. For …
Sound of the Swarm strikes again: Mineola band advances to state
Mineola High School’s Sound of the Swarm is headed back to San Antonio after taking first place at the UIL Class 3A Area C marching contest Saturday, Oct. 24, in Whitehouse. The band will compete …
Father, son headed to state with Quitman band 40 years apart
When Joe Wayne Reynolds marched with the Quitman Proud Blue Band at the state marching contest in 1986, he had no idea that 40 years later his son would have the same opportunity. Joe Wayne, a 1990 …
Mineola splits district matches, prepares for playoffs
The Mineola Lady Jackets closed out district volleyball play last week with a win over Edgewood and a loss to Eustace, finishing the regular season at 22-15 overall and 8-4 in district play. Mineola …
Red Raiders pummel Mount Vernon
Winnsboro romped over Mount Vernon 59-23 in the Highway 37 rivalry game Oct. 23 at Red Raider Stadium. The Raiders scored six second-quarter touchdowns in a rout that made it five victories in a row …
Quitman closes district play with win over Prairiland
The Quitman Lady Bulldogs finished district volleyball play with a 3-0 win over Prairiland Friday, Oct. 23, after falling to Mount Vernon in five sets earlier in the week. Quitman lost to Mount …
Bulldogs fall in heartbreaking double overtime
The Quitman Bulldogs’ playoff chances took a hit Friday night in a heartbreaking 25-19 double-overtime loss to the Prairiland Patriots. The Patriots took an early 7-0 lead, but the Bulldogs fought …
Player Spotlight: Mineola Sr. Madison Snook
Madison Snook, 18, has made the most of her senior year at Mineola High School, staying involved in theater, band, academics and community service. The daughter of Melissa Snook, a Mineola Primary …
Hawkins splits district matches, prepares for playoffs
The Hawkins Lady Hawks split their final two district volleyball matches last week, sweeping Big Sandy before falling to Alba-Golden in four sets. Hawkins traveled to Big Sandy Tuesday, Oct. 20, and …
Winnsboro band headed back to state after missing out last year
Last year, Winnsboro’s Big, Bad Band from Raiderland missed qualifying for state by one place. Saturday, the band made sure that didn’t happen again. Winnsboro finished third in the UIL Class 3A …
Mineola Chamber Directory 2025-26
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