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District Court hands down indictments

The Wood County Grand Jury handed down indictments Monday, March 30. They are listed below. Judd Horchem Murray, Cooper, hinder secured creditors greater than or equal to $300,000, first degree … more

4/16/26 03:55 PM

Master gardeners holding beekeeping program April 23

The Wood County Master Gardeners April lunch and learn will be Thursday, April 23 at noon at the First Assembly of God church annex, 909 E. Goode St. in Quitman. Entitled “Bee and … more

4/16/26 03:54 PM

Child Abuse Awareness recognized with annual candlelight vigil

The annual candlelight vigil in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month will be held Tuesday, April 21 from 6-7 p.m. at the pavilion at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman. The free family event … more

4/16/26 03:52 PM

America 250 business decorating contest sponsored by Mineola Main Street

Mineola Main Street is sponsoring a business decorating contest for America 250 called Stars, Stripes and Storefronts The contest is open to all Mineola businesses, not just those in the Main … more

4/16/26 03:52 PM

Mineola longtime firm expanding

Trinidad-Benham celebrated the start of construction of its new warehouse last Tuesday with a groundbreaking at the site of the facility. The 33,000 square foot facility will allow for expanded … more

4/16/26 03:51 PM

Mystery is on the menu at Mineola Pilot Club fundraiser

The Pilot Club of Mineola will present this year’s murder mystery written by Roy Shockey entitled “High Stakes Porker,” which takes place in an East Texas restaurant (the Mineola Civic Center). … more

4/16/26 03:51 PM

Living the dream in East Texas

If not a dream, it is certainly something that many people think about in East Texas: buying some land and working it. While for most, it remains something to wonder about, or possibly even to plan, … more

By John Arbter | 4/16/26 03:49 PM

Keeping the city clean

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church youth partnered with the city of Mineola for the street beautification project on Saturday, April 11. Clad in their bright neon shirts, the youth were hard at work … more

4/16/26 03:36 PM

Sales tax revenues increase in all Wood County cities

Every Wood County city that collects sales taxes shows increased revenues compared to the same period last year. But three of the six cities have lower total collections for the first four … more

4/16/26 03:32 PM

Fannie Marchman Garden Club celebrating 90 years of community

To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Fannie Marchman Garden Club in Mineola, the club is holding a flower show Friday, April 24 at the Mineola League of the Arts, 200 W. Blair, from 2-6 p.m. … more

4/16/26 03:31 PM

Wood County commissioners approve claims, set public hearings

missioners conducted routine business Tuesday, approving payments, recognizing a child wellness initiative and setting multiple public hearings for upcoming projects and regulatory updates. … more

By Justin Kruse
justinkrusereporter@gmail.com | 4/16/26 03:30 PM

Early voting begins April 20 for municipal and school elections

Early voting begins Monday, April 20 for several municipal and school elections around Wood County on May 2. The Alba-Golden school district is asking voters to approve $20.6 million for the … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 4/16/26 03:30 PM

Family, law enforcement hold memorial for Deputy Pollard

A memorial service was held last Thursday marking the one-year anniversary of Wood County Sheriff’s Deputy Melissa Pollard’s death. Deputy Pollard died in a fatal patrol crash April 9, 2025 … more

By Carley Tucker | 4/16/26 03:29 PM

Easter events delayed by storms

The easter egg hunt sponsored by the First Methodist Church, visit by the Easter bunny and mini-train rides at Iron Horse Park had to be delayed until Saturday, April 11 due to rain the day before … more

4/16/26 03:23 PM

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

April 1 Agency assist, Holly Lake Ranch. Adult Protective Services advised a person met criteria to be removed from residence. Deputies transported subject to receive treatment. … more

4/16/26 09:41 AM

Mineola Police Report

April 4 12:55 a.m., disturbance, Sue Lane, shooting confirmed, injuries unrelated to gun shots, Sandra Jean Cintron arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon family violence. … more

4/16/26 09:41 AM

Mineola Fire Department Report

April 2 2:55 a.m., CR 2840, lift assist; 11:08 a.m., CR 2660, unconscious victim; 1:59 p.m., E. US Hwy. 80, motor vehicle collision, no injuries; 6:28 p.m., Autumn Wind Ct., lift assist. … more

4/16/26 09:40 AM

Mineola hosts Comic Market

Thousands of comic books, toys and trading cards will be up for sale at the Mineola Comic Market on Saturday, April 11 at the Annex, 119 N. Johnson St, Mineola. Several vendors will be buying, … more

4/9/26 02:45 PM

Area student awarded scholarship from Oklahoma State University

Lauren Foster of Alba was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarships were awarded at … more

4/9/26 02:37 PM

Mineola ISD to host Fiesta/Mineola ISD celebrará una Fiesta

Mineola ISD will host its 4th annual Fiesta event in Spanish on Friday, April 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Primary School Cafeteria at 232 NE Loop 564. The event is free to attend and … more

4/9/26 02:37 PM