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Mineola Police Report

Sept. 19 12:28 a.m., information, 300 Greenville; caller reported brother attempting to contact her despite efforts to avoid him. Information documented. 1:56 a.m., assist other agency, Nuss; burglar … more

Wood County Sheriff's Report

Sept. 16 Deputy George, suspicious person, CR 2275. Jeremy Prat arrested for public intoxication. Lt. Morrison, Deputy Swann, warrant service, CR 2667. Keandre Dews arrested on active warrant. … more

TxDOT project updates for the week of Sept. 21

The Texas Department of Transportation plans construction and maintenance work in the Tyler District during the week of Sept. 21. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather, equipment … more

Texas adds 5,600 jobs in August

Texas added 5,600 nonfarm jobs in August, bringing total employment in the state to 14,469,300 jobs, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. The state added 159,400 jobs over the year, … more

Wood County 4-H kickoff draws families, new members

About 90 people attended the Wood County 4-H kickoff Sept. 15 at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman, where families had the opportunity to learn about the program and its project clubs. … more
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Two sentenced to prison in Wood County cases

QUITMAN - Two men were sentenced to prison last week in separate Wood County cases involving burglary, assault and theft. Cody Heith Heidleberg, 36, of Mineola was sentenced Wednesday, Sept. 16, to … more

Feral hog control ahead of deer season

Feral hogs can ruin months of food plot preparation in a single night. As fall approaches, East Texas landowners and deer lease holders are working to reduce hog numbers, protect habitat for native … more
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Community walks to raise suicide prevention awareness

About two dozen community members gathered at Jim Hogg City Park Saturday morning to walk in support of suicide prevention and awareness. The walk, hosted by UT Health Quitman Senior Life Solutions, … more
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Music, dancing mark launch of Winnsboro Social District

Downtown Winnsboro was filled with music Saturday night as residents and visitors gathered on The Bowery for a free concert that also marked the launch of the city’s new Social District. The Darrin … more
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County approves additional funds for juvenile placement costs

Wood County Commissioners approved additional funding for the Juvenile Probation Department after detention and placement costs exceeded the amount budgeted for the year. Juvenile Probation Chief … more
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Whitworth takes on additional city, QDC roles

By Larry Tucker Wood County Monitor Quitman Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Megan Whitworth has taken on two additional roles with the city, serving as communications director and assistant … more
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Prairie Day returns to Yantis for seventh year

By CARLEY TUCKER news@wood.cm The seventh annual Prairie Day will bring wildlife, conservation, agriculture and family activities to Yantis Saturday, Sept. 26. The free event will be held from 9 … more
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Okrapalooza triples previous year’s fundraising total

Okrapalooza brought chefs, music and plenty of okra back to Cope Ranch Sunday, raising approximately $5,000 after expenses for Promise of Peace Gardens. The Sept. 6 festival marked the 17th year for … more
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Mineola moves downtown project toward bidding

By Brynna Breen Wood County Monitor Construction on the downtown green space and parking lot next to the train depot on U.S. 69 is moving forward. Although the city had hoped to have at least part of … more
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Mineola Police Department to host National Night Out Oct. 6

The Mineola Police Department will host its 2026 National Night Out celebration Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6-8 p.m. in downtown Mineola. The community event is designed to bring residents and local law … more

Winnsboro Center for the Arts celebrates 25 years of community art

The Winnsboro Center for the Arts celebrated 25 years of community art in East Texas with a public event Sept. 19 at its new Creative Learning Center on the Bowery. Beginning midmorning, area … more
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Mineola Fire Department Report

Sept. 10 6:20 p.m., hazardous situation, motor vehicle collision, no injury, 1044 W. Loop 564. Sept. 11 3:42 p.m., fire, outside fire, wildfire/wildland, County Road 2700 & County Road 2754. … more

Mineola Police Report

Sept. 12 1:32 a.m., information, E Front; subject reported two females staying inside waiting on someone, officer advised everything was OK. 1:50 a.m., information, Sycamore; 911 hangup, subject said … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

Sept. 9 Sgt Williams responded to a welfare check on Private Road 5174. The caller advised his daughter and granddaughter were being abused at the residence. After further investigation, it was … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Sept. 3 4:11 a.m., no emergency, cancelled response, 142 County Road 2460. Sept. 4 11:17 a.m., no emergency, cancelled response, 354 County Road 2130, Quitman. Sept. 5 9:15 a.m., medical call, … more
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