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Quitman plans cleanup days

The City of Quitman fall cleanup days will be Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the city warehouse located at the end of Cliff St. and West Side Dr.   Clean-up days … more

Co-op annual meeting family friendly

Wood County Electric Cooperative has redesigned its annual meeting to be family-friendly. It will be Saturday, Oct. 12 at Gov. Jim Hogg Park in Quitman. “In the past, our meeting was … more

Rotary club hosting blood drive

The next Quitman Rotary Club/First United Methodist Church Carter Blood drive is Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at FUMC Quitman in the youth area inside the church. There is plenty of room … more

Lake Country Symphonic Band plans fall concert

The Lake Country Symphonic Band will present “Musical Musings” in concert Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Select Theater in Mineola. John … more

Landmark commission sets marker dedications

The City of Mineola and the Landmark Commission will dedicate two state historical markers this month.   The city will dedicate the Big Sandy Creek Bridge at the Mineola Nature Preserve at … more

Arboretum hosting annual fall plant sale

Celebrate the arrival of autumn by visiting the fall plant sale at the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Quitman.   The popular fundraising event is Saturday, Oct. 12 on the … more

Church schedules annual festival

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Emory is hosting its 2nd annual Multicultural Festival. Funds will be used for the building of our new church on FM 515. The festival is Saturday, Oct. … more

Annual meeting set by New Hope Cemetery Assoc.

The annual meeting of the New Hope Cemetery Association of Wood County will be at 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 6. There will be a business meeting, a history of the community, and hymns, followed by dinner … more

Church celebrating 164 years

Though the Ebenezer Baptist Church has been a lighthouse to the Quitman community for over 163 years, it will celebrate its first homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 21 to celebrate its 164th anniversary. … more

Music acts headlining Iron Horse Heritage Festival

Mineola music mainstays Todd Brewer and Cody Norman headline live entertainment at the Iron Horse Heritage Festival Saturday, Sept. 28 in historic downtown Mineola from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Norman … more

Quitman park hosts county health fair

Health Fair in the Park returns to Quitman on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at Jim Hogg City Park and the Carroll Green Civic Center. The event will include healthy and delicious food … more

Quitman High School homecoming 2024

Quitman High School homecoming parade through downtown starts at 2 p.m. Friday. The Bulldogs will be taking on Eustace with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Homecoming ceremonies will be held at halftime. The … more

Alba-Golden High School homecoming 2024

The Alba-Golden homecoming court, at left, includes, back from left, duchesses, sophomore Mya Smith, freshman Isabella Bongiorno and junior Kenzie Hartsell; queen nominees Lainey Wright, Landrie … more

MHS Class of ‘74 planning reunion

The Mineola High School class of 1974 is hosting its 50th class reunion Nov. 1-2, to coincide with the Yellowjackets football homecoming weekend. A casual tailgating party will be held Friday, … more

Benefit breakfast Saturday

The monthly Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by New Hope Baptist Church, 3855 FM 1801, on Saturday, Sept. 7. All you can eat breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, … more

Pilot Club sponsoring cutest pet at Iron Horse Festival

  A new event will be added to the Iron Horse Heritage Festival in Mineola Saturday, Sept. 28.   The Mineola Pilot Club is sponsoring the Cutest Pet Contest. This will take place at 2 … more

Old and new events on tap

It will be a busy few days Sunday through Tuesday as some traditional and some new events take place. The Promise of Peace Gardens is bringing the Okapalooza to Wood County. The event has … more

Winnsboro Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering returning on Sept. 27-28

Winnsboro Center for the Arts announces the 2024 Winnsboro Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28. The event celebrates the spirit of the Old … more

Weenie dogs returning to highlight Iron Horse

  It’s a 50-foot sometimes chaotic dash to greatness at the 2024 Dominoes Weenie Dog Race at Mineola’s Iron Horse Heritage Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28 in historic downtown … more

Breakfast benefits Bread of Life food pantry

Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by Broad Street Church of Christ in Mineola on Saturday, Aug. 17.   The all-you-can-eat breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, … more
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