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Commissioners OK election security locks

Wood County commissioners approved an expense for $4,285 for the county elections department to provide additional security for ballots. Elections Administrator Laura Wise said the security … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 12/4/25 08:32 AM

Mineola council approves annexation

The Mineola City Council approved the annexation of property at 141 Minwood St. at the request of owner Jana Love at its Nov. 24 meeting. A specific use permit was approved to place a … more

12/4/25 08:32 AM

Family reunion marks church anniversary

From the moment that the first prayers are said in a newly-commissioned church, the words float up to fill the church. Like a helium-filled balloon at a birthday party, the prayers stack up against … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 12/4/25 08:31 AM

Courthouse tree lights up Quitman

The courthouse Christmas tree lighting was held Thanksgiving night in Quitman. more

12/4/25 08:30 AM

Holiday home tour set Dec. 7 in Mineola

The Mineola Landmark Commission will host the “Homes for the Holidays” Tour of Homes on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased on the day of the tour at … more

12/4/25 08:30 AM

Communities schedule numerous Christmas activities

A busy schedule of holiday events began Thanksgiving night with the lighting of the courthouse Christmas tree in Quitman and continues with lots of activities this week and beyond. Alba will … more

12/4/25 08:29 AM

Not enough candidates for appraisal board

Only three persons have been nominated to serve on the board of directors of the Wood County Appraisal District. The district, which is responsible for assessing the value of all properties in … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 12/4/25 08:29 AM

Changes underway for East Texas Food Bank distributions in Wood County

A big change is coming for the two monthly distributions of food in Quitman and Mineola by the East Texas Food Bank (ETFB). The mobile pantries, which typically serve hundreds of families each month, must shift to a locally-operated event if the distributions are to continue. … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 12/4/25 08:29 AM

Family donates display to Mineola depot museum

What started as a dedication to the Mineola railroad museum housed inside the Amtrak train station morphed into more of a reunion … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 12/4/25 08:28 AM

Mineola Police Report

November 15 12:34 a.m., suspicious persons, 600 blk Kevin, three males dropped off, walling around vehicle, unable to locate. 1:49 a.m., disturbance, N. Line, someone yelling. 2:57 … more

12/4/25 08:26 AM

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

November 12 Deputy Hammond, warrant service, Adult Probation. Avery Hartness arrested on active warrant. Deputy Haley, warrant service, Adult Probation. Russell Melton arrested on … more

12/4/25 08:26 AM

Christian joins junior Angus association

Harper Christian of Alba is a new junior member of the American Angus Association. Junior members are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate in programs … more

11/27/25 09:51 PM

Mineola Pilot Club celebrates veterans with annual dinner, awards

One of the oldest projects in the 60-year history of the Pilot Club of Mineola has been to honor veterans of the community with a dinner. In addition, students from Mineola primary and intermediate … more

11/27/25 09:42 PM

Quitman holiday events scheduled

For yet another year, Quitman’s Hometown Christmas event is set up to be a fun occasion. This idyllic Christmas event, which has been in the works for several years, is slated to include snow … more

11/27/25 09:41 PM

Volunteers sought for Caring & Sharing distribution

Distribution Day for the Mineola Caring & Sharing program is Saturday, Dec. 13 at the First Methodist Church Ministries Center, 612 N. Newsom St. Volunteers will be needed throughout the … more

11/27/25 09:40 PM

Court revokes probations, assesses sentences

Eleven defendants who were placed on probation were found to have violated the terms and conditions of their probation and had their probated sentences revoked in the 402nd District Court on Nov. 12. … more

11/27/25 09:39 PM

District court hears guilty pleas

The following guilty pleas were entered and sentences assessed in 402nd District Court Thursday, Nov. 13: James Lloyd Hooks, Mineola, driving while intoxicated third or more, third degree … more

11/27/25 09:39 PM

Yantis chicken farm offers education, and eggs

By AUSTIN BAXLEY Yantis ISD secondary principal (Editor’s note: This article appears in the October 2025 edition of magazine for the Texas Association of Community Schools) In … more

11/27/25 09:38 PM

Mineola receives coal in stocking on train bridge

Mineola will have to try again next year for funds to build a pedestrian bridge over the Union Pacific railroad tracks in downtown. The city’s application was not among projects announced … more

11/27/25 09:36 PM

Trout fishing returns to nature preserve

Just in time for the holiday season, rainbow trout arrives at waterbodies across the state for the annual Texas winter tradition of trout fishing. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will … more

11/27/25 09:36 PM