Community | Wood County Monitor

Quitman FFA and Young Farmers raise 36K at annual auction

A large crowd gathered Friday evening at the Quitman ag pavilion for the annual Quitman FFA Project Auction, hosted in partnership with local Young Farmers. Community members filled the pavilion to … more

By Carley Tucker | 5/14/26 10:03 AM

Students ride the rails to Mineola train station from Marshall

5/7/26 10:57 AM

Wood County Gardeners complete “Science Days” program despite challenges

The Wood County Master Gardeners Association (WCMGA) recently completed its “Science Days” program, reaching 239 third-grade students across Wood County despite challenging weather conditions. … more

5/7/26 10:26 AM

Quitman FFA and Young Farmers to host community auction May 8

The Quitman FFA chapter, in partnership with local Young Farmers, will host its annual auction on Friday, May 8 at the ag pavilion off FM 2088. The evening will begin with a community dinner at 5:30 … more

5/7/26 10:24 AM

A life‑lessons education at the kitchen table

The morning routine for the Daley children is pretty well set. It starts early with feeding and care of the animals, only then – breakfast. Once the kitchen table is cleared, school convenes. Each … more

By John Arbter | 5/7/26 09:31 AM

Mineola Library Notes

April showers bring May flowers, and at the library, it brings bluebonnets going to seed. As soon as things dry out, the seed pods will burst and scatter their contents, then we can mow. Until then, … more

By Librarian Mary Hurley | 4/30/26 07:44 AM

River Jam benefits improvements to special ed co-op

What began as a small, grass-roots event started by a local mom has grown into an all-day music festival. River Jam 2026 returned this year with live music, a silent auction and a powerful mission: … more

By Carley Tucker | 4/30/26 07:41 AM

Wood County Master Gardeners host talk on local beekeeping

By James Taylor woodcountyadman@gmail.com What’s the one driving motivation of honey bees? Food. So shared Connor White, featured speaker at the Lunch and Learn event hosted by … more

By James Taylor
woodcountyadman@gmail.com | 4/30/26 07:34 AM

Citizens unite to fight child abuse, neglect

One in four girls and one in 20 boys will be sexually abused by the age of 18 according to a 2024 survey from the Centers for Disease Control. Other statistics show the number of boys abused is … more

By Carley Tucker | 4/30/26 07:33 AM

Annual Pet Fair

Dr. Randy Bennett was on hand at the Quitman Animal Clinic’s Annual Pet Fair guessing weights of everyone standing on four legs or two. Prizes were given to those whose weights he got wrong. more

4/30/26 07:26 AM

Fannie Marchman Garden Club Flower Show draws 150 visitors

By James Taylor woodcountyadman@gmail.com With 150 visitors passing through the doors of the Mineola League of The Arts on Friday, April 24, organizers are calling the first flower show … more

By James Taylor
woodcountyadman@gmail.com | 4/30/26 07:25 AM

Lifevac kits donated to sheriff’s office

American Legion Post 340 in Winnsboro will distribute Lifevac kits, a choking rescue device, to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, April 29 at 10 a.m. at the Wood County Justice Center. … more

4/23/26 09:20 AM

WCEC scholarships announced

Wood County Electric Cooperative (WCEC) has awarded Power My World scholarships to 38 area students totaling $76,000. These $2,000 scholarships will assist high school seniors across WCEC’s … more

4/23/26 09:17 AM

Runners rally, students draw to mark 15 years in Alba

Art and history came together as students and community members celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Alba Public Library and Museum. A student art exhibit, “Every Picture Tells a Story,” … more

By Justin Kruse
justinkrusereporter@gmail.com | 4/23/26 09:13 AM

Hwy. 80 shoppers descend

4/23/26 09:10 AM

Keeping the city clean

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church youth partnered with the city of Mineola for the street beautification project on Saturday, April 11. Clad in their bright neon shirts, the youth were hard at work … more

4/16/26 03:36 PM

Easter events delayed by storms

The easter egg hunt sponsored by the First Methodist Church, visit by the Easter bunny and mini-train rides at Iron Horse Park had to be delayed until Saturday, April 11 due to rain the day before … more

4/16/26 03:23 PM

Mineola hosts Comic Market

Thousands of comic books, toys and trading cards will be up for sale at the Mineola Comic Market on Saturday, April 11 at the Annex, 119 N. Johnson St, Mineola. Several vendors will be buying, … more

4/9/26 02:45 PM

Mineola ISD to host Fiesta/Mineola ISD celebrará una Fiesta

Mineola ISD will host its 4th annual Fiesta event in Spanish on Friday, April 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Primary School Cafeteria at 232 NE Loop 564. The event is free to attend and … more

4/9/26 02:37 PM

Wood County Arboretum to hold spring plant sale

Spring is here, and the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is hosting its annual spring plant sale to help celebrate the season. The annual event is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on … more

4/9/26 01:01 PM