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Lack of grant interferes with free dump days

The Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District will not host free dump days for Wood County residents this year. They have been held in recent years on Saturday in late April and early … more

4/30/26 07:48 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news and headlines from nearly 75 years ago, as seen in the April 24, 1951 edition of the Wood County Record “May Draft Call in Texas Cancelled” “Tires!! 600x16 6 ply, … more

4/30/26 07:47 AM

Defendants enter guilty pleas in district court

The following guilty pleas were heard and sentences assessed in 402nd District Court on April 23: Abigail Dawn Harvey, Emory, possession of a controlled substance (PCS) penalty group one (PG1) … more

4/30/26 07:46 AM

Yantis-Lake Fork Lions Club to Host 31st Annual Catfish Fry

The Yantis-Lake Fork Lions Club will host its 31st annual Catfish Fry Saturday May 9 at the Yantis ISD Cafeteria from 4-7 p.m. Menu includes fresh catfish, pinto beans, cole slaw, French fries, … more

4/30/26 07:44 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

Alba-Golden ISD board approves band expenditures

In recognition for the sea-change of improvements by the Panther Band over the past two years, and specifically over the current scholastic year, the Alba-Golden School Board unanimously approved … more

By John Arbter | 4/30/26 07:42 AM

East Texas Crisis Center outlines services for council

The Mineola City Council focused on essential community services, financial stability and planning Monday, with several updates reflecting the city’s … more

By Carley Tucker | 4/30/26 07:42 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

From Olympics to World Cup: security lessons from a retired Dallas police chief

This summer, perhaps the most popular worldwide athletic competition will be hosted in North America – the World Cup. Venues for the tourney include AT&T Stadium in Dallas (nine matches) and … more

By John Arbter | 4/30/26 07:37 AM

MISD board hears needs for additional band funding

Mineola ISD head band director Donald Myers presented a compelling presentation to the school board last Thursday, asking for over $300,000 to support the program’s cost over the next several years … more

By Carley Tucker | 4/30/26 07:36 AM

Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis to spotlight local veterans on community banners

The Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club will honor local military veterans with banners hung around the community on electrical poles. The city of Quitman and Wood County Electric Co-op are … more

4/30/26 07:36 AM

Federal drug indictments connected to Wood County

Five men have been arrested and additional suspects are being sought following a federal indictment April 15 in the Eastern District of Texas. Raymond Christian Petty was arrested for Wood … more

4/30/26 07:34 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

WCEDC sponsors popular boat owners fishing tournament

The Wood County Economic Development commission board voted last week to help sponsor the Skeeter boat owners tournament on Lake Fork for $1,500. The tournament had a leadership change last year and … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 4/30/26 07:33 AM

Mineola Fire Department Report

April 16 11:55 a.m., lift assist, N., Newsom; 8:17 p.m., vehicle fire, NE Loop 564 at FM 49. April 17 3:35 p.m., medical, Mimosa. April 19 3:53 p.m., medical, CR 2786; 4:18 … more

4/30/26 07:29 AM

Mineola Police Report

April 17 1:31 a.m., assist other agency, 700 blk N. Newsom. 2:05 a.m., motor vehicle accident, McDaniels, co-worker hit vehicle and left. 2:50 a.m., information, 200 blk Wigley, phone … more

4/30/26 07:28 AM

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

April 15 Lt. Morrison, Deputy Haley, Deputy Swann, missing person, CR 3582; caller’s mother with Alzheimer’s missing from residence, last seen walking roadway, located by deputies, checked … more

4/30/26 07:28 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