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Senior Spotlight: Kingston Straznicky gets head startin business

Mineola High School senior Kingston Straznicky is already getting a head start in the business world. The 17-year-old owns and operates two businesses, Frontier Vending and Frontier Trailers, while … more

By Zion Olajide Wood County Monitor | 10/1/26 11:02 AM

Winnsboro ISD Education Foundation thanks sponsors, plans trivia fundraiser

The Winnsboro ISD Education Foundation recently recognized its sponsors and community partners and is preparing for its annual Dub-Town Showdown trivia fundraiser. The foundation hosted “The … more

Submitted by Tona Blizzard | 10/1/26 11:01 AM

Mineola drops opener, next up Mount Vernon

It took undefeated and fourth-ranked Malakoff to slow down the Aiden Shepherd Express as the Tigers defeated Mineola 70-7. Mineola’s offense, which entered the game averaging more than 44 points … more

By Larry Tucker Wood County Monitor | 10/1/26 10:46 AM

Brown finds purpose caring for Quitman athletes

Quitman ISD athletic trainer Morgan Brown is accustomed to being the person who steps in when an athlete is injured, but at the regional track meet in Whitehouse last spring, the person who needed … more

By Carley Tucker | 10/1/26 10:41 AM

Rotary bridge restored

10/1/26 10:41 AM

Quitman students team up for national video contest

Quitman Elementary students recently stepped in front of the camera for a national video contest, with a group of Quitman High School students working behind the scenes to produce the entry. The … more

By Carley Tucker | 10/1/26 10:41 AM

Rain Barrel Workshop planned at Mineola Nature Preserve

The Wood County Master Gardener Association, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension program, will host a free Rain Barrel Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at the pavilion at the Mineola … more

By Chelsi Jennings Wood County Monitor | 10/1/26 10:39 AM

Vendor applications open for Light Up Quitman

The Greater Quitman Area Chamber of Commerce and Quitman’s Hometown Christmas Committee will introduce a new holiday event this year with Light Up Quitman, set for Saturday, Nov. 28, in downtown … more

10/1/26 10:38 AM

QISD board approves purchase of new bus

Quitman ISD will add a new vehicle to its bus fleet after the school board unanimously approved the purchase at its meeting last week. The district also accepted three donations. Assistant … more

By Larry Tucker Wood County Monitor | 10/1/26 10:38 AM

Mineola prepares for NatureFest 2026 at nature preserve

NatureFest will return to the Mineola Nature Preserve with two days of outdoor activities, wildlife programs and educational events on Oct. 16-17. The event, first held in 2006, will run from 6-9 … more

By Sara Godwin Wood County Monitor | 10/1/26 10:37 AM

Winnsboro Live returns Oct. 10 with Brian Chance, Jason Waldon and the Alibis

The Winnsboro Live concert series returns Saturday, Oct. 10, with an evening of Texas music at the Jack Cross Pavilion as part of Winnsboro’s monthlong Autumn Trails celebration. Brian Chance will … more

10/1/26 10:35 AM

Iron Horse Rhythm Run draws more than 150 runners

More than 150 runners participated in the 14th annual Iron Horse Rhythm Run Sept. 19, sponsored by Dance Dimensions. The event included a 5K and kids races, drawing participants ranging from … more

By Carley Tucker | 10/1/26 10:35 AM

Grado talks Texas native plants at Lunch and Learn

Lin Grado discussed the benefits of adding Texas native plants to home landscapes during the monthly Lunch and Learn hosted by the Wood County Master Gardeners Thursday, Sept. 24, at First Assembly … more

By Carley Tucker | 10/1/26 10:34 AM

Fentanyl, meth dealer sentenced to 25 years in prison

A Garland woman will spend 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges involving the delivery of methamphetamine and fentanyl in Wood County. Brittany Elaine Gargiulo, 29, was sentenced … more

10/1/26 10:33 AM

Mineola man sentenced to 25 years in prison for assault

A Mineola man will spend 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to a felony family violence assault charge. Christopher Lynn Combs, 50, was sentenced Thursday, Sept. 24, after pleading guilty to … more

10/1/26 10:31 AM

Hefner talks security, veterans issues at Mineola VFW Post 7523

State Rep. Cole Hefner met with veterans, their families and community members Thursday, Sept. 24, at VFW Post 7523 in Mineola to discuss issues ranging from national security to services available … more

By Carley Tucker | 10/1/26 10:17 AM

Quitman Night Out coming to Gov. Jim Hogg City Park Oct. 6

The community is invited to come together for Quitman Night Out on Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. at Gov. Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman. Quitman Night Out will bring local law enforcement, first … more

10/1/26 10:16 AM

Clarification - Section A

A story in last week’s Monitor about the Quitman Development Corporation board meeting incorrectly stated that Quitman’s Hometown Christmas is moving to Nov. 28. Hometown Christmas will be held … more

10/1/26 10:15 AM

Yantis celebrates 7th Annual Prairie Day

Yantis celebrated its seventh annual Prairie Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, with a free community event held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Northeast Texas Prairie Community Classroom, 124 W. Oak St. The … more

By Chelsi Jennings Wood County Monitor | 10/1/26 10:13 AM

Mineola Fire Department

Sept. 17 4:20 p.m., medical call, illness, unknown problem, 175 County Road 2262; 5:48 p.m., fire, outside fire, vegetation/grass fire, 1011 E. McDonald St.; 8:05 p.m., medical call, injury/trauma, … more

9/29/26 03:11 PM