Patriot Defender Awards honor service, faith and Texas

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Former Congressman Louie Gohmert delivers the keynote remarks during the Wood County Republican Women’s 2026 Patriot Defenders Awards Dinner.
The Wood County Republican Women recognized three Patriot Defender Award recipients Saturday, Oct. 3 during the group’s 2026 Patriot Defenders Awards Dinner at the Mineola Civic Center. Heroes …

Winnsboro FFA Hay Show raises more than $40,000

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Winnsboro FFA member Paizlee Swanner presents Jace Mitchell with the first-place award in the hay competition at the 48th annual Winnsboro FFA Hay Show. Thirty-three hay samples were submitted for analysis before the winners were announced.
The 48th annual Winnsboro FFA Hay Show was held Sept. 28 at the Winnsboro Civic Center. Local businesses and community members helped push auction proceeds beyond the $40,000 mark. “We have been …

Golden Sweet Potato Festival returns Oct. 20-24

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The Golden Sweet Potato Festival returns to East Texas Oct. 20-24, bringing five days of pageant traditions, live music, agricultural competitions and family entertainment to celebrate Golden’s …

Alba-Golden Band

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Alba-Golden flutist Benicia Bartholomew performs in the rain during the marching contest Saturday, Oct. 3, in Mineola.

WCEC Board names Moore to succeed Teaff as CEO/GM

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Blake Moore began his new role as CEO/general manager of Wood County Electric Cooperative Oct. 1, succeeding Trey Teaff, who is retiring after 30 years with the cooperative. Moore was selected for …

Golden Sweet Potato Festival returns Oct. 20-24

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The Golden Sweet Potato Festival returns to East Texas Oct. 20-24, bringing five days of pageant traditions, live music, agricultural competitions and family entertainment to celebrate Golden’s …

Clay Luttrell works alongside his mother, Deb Luttrell, at Stitchin’ Heaven before her retirement after 30 years with the company. Clay has since taken the helm of the Quitman-based business.

Luttrell takes the helm as Stitchin’ Heaven enters its next chapter

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Thirty years after Stitchin’ Heaven began in a roughly 1,000-square-foot space, the Quitman business has grown into something Clay Luttrell never expected to run. Growing up, taking over his …

Texas election officials report backlog in DPS voter registrations

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County voter registrars across Texas received a large number of voter registration applications and updates this week that had been backlogged through the Texas Department of Public Safety’s online …

Early Voting Information

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Early Voting Location 10/19/2026 through 10/30/2026 Location: Carroll Green Civic Center 602 McAllister St. Quitman, Texas 75783 Early Voting Hours: October 19, 2026-October 23, 2026 8am – 5pm …

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Seth Colin Kinsey 1986 - 2026

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Seth Colin Kinsey, 40, passed away in a Tyler hospital on September 27, 2026. He was born on April 19, 1986, in Quitman, Texas, to Robert Troy Kinsey, Sr. and Deborah Clanton Blair. Seth was a member …

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Linda Fern Blalock 1952 - 2026

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Linda Fern Blalock (nee King) went to be with Jesus on Sept. 27, 2026 in Clarksville, Texas. She was 73. Linda was born in Grand Saline, Texas on Oct. 21, 1952. She lived on a farm with her sisters …

Mineola Fire Department Report

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Sept. 24 6:25 a.m., rescue, transportation (land), motor vehicle collision extrication/entrapment, 2830 FM 1799; 7:58 a.m., hazardous situation, motor vehicle collision, no injury, N. Pacific St. …

Mineola Police Report

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Sept. 26 12:15 a.m., disturbance, N Newsom; caller reported someone banging on the door and a juvenile hiding near the residence. Officers were unable to locate anyone. 12:50 p.m., welfare concern, …

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

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Sept. 23 Sgt. Williams, Deputy Hammond, burn ban violation, CR 4294. After investigation, male transported to receive treatment. Cpt. Milbourn, Lt. Morrison, Deputy Hammond, suicidal subject, Holiday …

Wood County faces shortage of election workers ahead of Nov. 3 vote

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Wood County officials are struggling to find enough election workers for the Nov. 3 election, prompting commissioners to discuss branch voting locations and staffing during a workshop following …

TxDOT plans Wood County road work for week of Oct. 5

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The Texas Department of Transportation has several construction and maintenance projects planned in Wood County during the week of Oct. 5. Crews are scheduled to overlay FM 515 from SH 154 to FM …

Skill games take spotlight at Quitman council meeting

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Whether skill-game machines can operate inside Quitman became a topic of discussion at the Sept. 29 Quitman City Council meeting after a local business owner asked the city what he needs to do to put …

Texas Veterans Commission, Vet Tix announce statewide collaboration

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AUSTIN - The Texas Veterans Commission and Vet Tix, also known as the Veteran Tickets Foundation, have announced a statewide collaboration aimed at expanding access to recreational opportunities and …

Wood County 4-H begins new year, marks National 4-H Week

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Wood County 4-H is beginning its 2026-27 program year after reporting significant growth in membership during the previous year. According to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Wood …

Artists recognized during the fifth annual Cowboy Tales exhibition gather for a group photo at the Winnsboro Center for the Arts. The exhibit celebrates ranch life, frontier history and Western culture through a variety of artistic styles and mediums.

Local artists celebrate western heritage at 5th Annual ‘Cowboy Tales’ Exhibit

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Despite the welcome rainy weather, Western-themed art lovers and artists gathered Oct. 1 at the Winnsboro Center for the Arts for an artist reception celebrating the fifth annual Cowboy Tales art …

EAA Chapter 1475 to host ‘Chilly’ Dog Fly-In

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EAA Chapter 1475 will host its “Chilly” Dog Fly-In Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mineola-Wisener Field, at 1412 Country Club Road in Mineola. The event will feature aircraft and …

Blueberry Ridge Farm opens fall pumpkin patch following season of hardships

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Despite a spring freeze that wiped out its summer blueberry crop and a recent surgery that prevented its owners from planting their regular pumpkin field, Blueberry Ridge Farm in Mineola is opening …

The fall plant sale at the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, with an early, members-only sale from 4-6 p.m. Friday. The event is expected to feature a variety of Texas-tough plants, such as this noninvasive evergreen wisteria, to add flair to local landscapes.

Arboretum’s fall plant sale returns

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Summer is over, and green thumbs are celebrating the return of fall. To help usher in the change, the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is hosting its annual fall plant sale from 8 a.m.-2 …

Alicia Lowery approaches the finish during Saturday’s 5K in Alba. Lowery was the first runner to cross the finish line, completing the course in 32:57 despite rainy conditions.

Alba 5K and Fish Fry

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A Yantis hitter goes up at the net during a Lady Owls volleyball match last week.

Yantis battles past Sulphur Bluff in five sets

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The Yantis Lady Owls battled through five sets last week to pick up a district win over Sulphur Bluff. Yantis took the opening set 25-22 before Sulphur Bluff answered with a 25-18 win in the second. …

Alba-Golden’s Sadie Wright (1) reaches high at the net during a recent Lady Panthers volleyball match. Alba-Golden improved to 14-13 with a three-set district victory over Big Sandy Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Alba-Golden Volleyball

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Hawkins junior Haylee Skipworth sends the ball over the net during a recent Lady Hawks volleyball match. Como-Pickton defeated Hawkins 25-13, 25-19, 25-16 Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Hawkins Volleyball

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Mineola volleyball players show off their rings with coaches Brittany Simons and Samantha Sipe. Pictured are Lyla Sipe, Blair Simons, Hadley Adams, Claudia Welborn, Brynlee Cates, Keeley Nevarez, Emmalyn Candelario and Amelia Tucker.

East Texas Volleyball Juniors holds championship tournament

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The East Texas Volleyball Juniors League held its championship tournament Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Mineola High School gym, bringing together 21 teams for a full day of competition. The season …

Fall race season: How to train now for a Turkey Trot, fun run or 5K

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As cooler temperatures arrive and communities across East Texas begin hosting charity races, fun runs and Thanksgiving Turkey Trots, many people are looking for motivation to become more active. The …

Winnsboro color guard captain Natalee Kyle performs with the Raider Band during a recent home football game. The band will host 15 area marching bands for the fifth annual Battle for the Spear.

Winnsboro to host fifth annual Battle for the Spear

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It’s that time of year when local band students are burning the candle at both ends. Affectionately referred to as “BandTober,” the month is filled with Friday night football followed by early …

Hawkins quarterback Eli Smith (7) watches as Robert Williams (13) carries the ball through the defense during the Hawks’ homecoming game.

Hawkins downed by fourth-ranked Carlisle

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The Hawkins Hawks found out why Carlisle is undefeated and ranked fourth in Class 2A as the Indians handed Hawkins a 55-8 loss. The Hawks fell to 4-2 overall and 1-1 in district play. A stout …

Mineola’s Kaitlyn McMahon (2) delivers a serve during the Lady Jackets’ match against Winona.

Mineola splits district matches

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The Mineola Lady Jackets went 1-1 in district play last week with a four-set loss to Eustace and a three-set win over Winona. Mineola took the first set against Eustace 27-25, but Eustace came back …

Quitman’s Autumn Cason goes up for an attack against Prairiland during Tuesday’s district match. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Prairiland in five sets.

Quitman Lady Bulldogs wins pair of five-set matches

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The Quitman Lady Bulldogs picked up two district wins last week, defeating Prairiland and Chisum in five-set matches. Quitman opened the week Tuesday at home against Prairiland. The Lady Bulldogs …

An Alba-Golden runner carries the ball upfield during a recent Panthers football game.

Alba-Golden downed by undefeated Frankston

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The Alba-Golden Panthers dropped their District 10-2A Division I contest at undefeated Frankston, 53-8. Head Coach Drew Webster still feels his team has a bright future. “Frankston is really good …

Quitman team captain James Attaway meets Edgewood players at midfield for the coin toss before Friday night’s home game.

Edgewood takes district opener at Quitman

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The Quitman Bulldogs dropped their season record to 2-3 as they were defeated by Edgewood in their district opener 49-8. Edgewood entered the game 1-4 after winning their district opener 49-6 over …

Mineola senior Braelyn Geremonte (12) carries the ball through the Mount Vernon defense during the Yellowjackets’ 71-7 loss Friday, Oct. 2.

Mineola falls at Mount Vernon

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Mineola suffered its second straight district loss as Mount Vernon rolled to a 71-7 victory at Don Meredith Stadium. The Tigers improved to 4-2, while the Yellowjackets fell to 2-4 overall and 0-2 in …

The 2026 Autumn Trails Pageant court includes, from left, first runner-up Zoei Brown, daughter of Nub and Renee Brown; Queen Autumn Trails LXVII Laine Kelly, daughter of Danny and Sandra Kelly; and second runner-up Raven Richison, daughter of Dylan Richison and the late Jamie Abbott.

2026 Autumn Trails Pageant court

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Mineola Chamber Directory 2025-26

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