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Volunteers sought for Caring & Sharing distribution

Distribution Day for the Mineola Caring & Sharing program is Saturday, Dec. 13 at the First Methodist Church Ministries Center, 612 N. Newsom St. Volunteers will be needed throughout the … more

11/27/25 09:40 PM

The Nest opens to aid families

11/27/25 09:34 PM

Quitman holiday events scheduled

Quitman starts the holiday season Thanksgiving night with the tree-lighting on the courthouse square at 8 p.m. along with storybook reading and Black Friday shopping. The Hometown Christmas … more

11/20/25 08:28 AM

Breakfast Saturday benefits food bank

The monthly Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 304 S. Stone St., Mineola, Saturday, Nov. 22. more

11/20/25 08:21 AM

Christmas car show benefit

11/20/25 08:20 AM

Quitman artisan market displays wares

11/20/25 08:20 AM

C&S radio auction moves to Friday

The Mineola Caring & Sharing auction is being moved to Friday this year. The event has traditionally been held on a Saturday. The times will be the same, kicking off at 8 a.m. and going … more

11/20/25 08:20 AM

Mineola holiday tour of homes Dec. 7

The Mineola Landmark Commission will host its “Homes for the Holidays” Home Tour on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased in advance at City Hall … more

11/20/25 08:18 AM

Friendsgiving offers holiday meal, fellowship

The Mineola Community Friends (MCF) nonprofit, in conjunction with other beloved Mineola local businesses, is putting on a completely free Friendsgiving event once again. The … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 11/20/25 08:16 AM

The Nest plans dedication ceremony Tuesday

he Wood County Child Welfare & Protection (WCCWPB) boards have exciting news: as of Nov. 18, they will be opening their new foster care visitation center, which is called “The Nest.” … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 11/13/25 08:24 AM

Kiwanis Club recognizes citizen of the month

Dwain Henry was honored by the Kiwanis Club of Mineola as the October Citizen of the Month. Dwain is very generous in supporting the Mineola schools and its students as well as many other groups … more

11/13/25 08:23 AM

Veterans celebrated

Mineola hosted its annual parade Saturday in honor of Veterans Day. more

11/13/25 08:22 AM

Quitman nurse receives award for patient care

Jennifer Ogle, BSN, RN, received the DAISY Award for outstanding patient care at UT Health Quitman. Ogle, an emergency room nurse, was nominated for the award by a coworker, who … more

11/13/25 08:19 AM

FBC Quitman marking 175th

Sunday, Nov. 16 will see a big celebration near downtown Quitman: the 175th anniversary of First Baptist Church. “We are part of something historic,” said Pastor Joel McMullan. … more

11/13/25 08:18 AM

Mineola Caring & Sharing seeking applications for assistance at Christmas

Mineola Caring & Sharing is in full swing preparing to provide a Merry Christmas to families needing assistance in Mineola ISD and wants to reach every family who needs help with food, gifts, … more

11/13/25 08:14 AM

Official dedication held for second phase of skate park

Five years ago, it seemed like an impossible dream. But when the second phase of the Mineola Skate Park was officially dedicated Friday, amidst a few seasonal costumes, the reality left no … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 11/6/25 08:13 AM

American Legion Post 340 distributes life saving kits to community groups

American Legion Post 340 distributed Lifevac kits, a choking rescue device, to Winnsboro Police, Fire and ISD, enough for all vehicles and schools to have a kit for use, on Oct. 29. The American … more

11/6/25 08:12 AM

Historical commission honoring local historians

The Wood County Historical Commission will honor county commissioners and some local historians with a reception from 10 a.m.-noon, Friday Nov. 7, at the Archive and Research Center at 115 W. … more

11/6/25 08:11 AM

Long-awaited Ima Hogg museum opens

Five years, more than 10 volunteers and thousands of hours. That’s the quickest overview of what many people, including Quitman Library Director Delene Allen and the Elizabeth Denton … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 10/30/25 08:15 AM

Golden carries on no matter the weather

Though rainy weather forced cancellation of the tractor pull, the Golden Sweet Potato Festival went on without further challenges last week. Rain cleared in time for the Saturday morning parade … more

10/30/25 08:13 AM