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Alba City Council airs disagreements

Disagreements among city council members made up a portion of Alba’s City Council meeting Monday night, attended by all city council members and city attorney Leigh Thompson. The … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 11/6/25 08:15 AM

Mineola Fire Department Report

Forest, woods or woodland fire: Oct. 23, 1:40 p.m., W. Hwy. 154, Quitman. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Oct. 24, 7:35 a.m., N. Newsom; Oct. 26, 2:01 a.m., Holiday Pine; Oct. 26, 3:33 p.m., FM … more

11/6/25 08:14 AM

Mineola Police Report

October 25 12:06 a.m., assault, Wigley, incident happened in county. 12:16 a.m., theft, NE Loop 564, phone stolen, video of license plate. 4:05 a.m., city ordinance violation, N. Line, … more

11/6/25 08:13 AM

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

October 22 Deputy Way, warrant service, Hwy. 37. Chad Busby arrested on active warrant and for unlawful carrying of a weapon. Deputy Vanatta, suspicious person, CR 2122; male subject … more

11/6/25 08:13 AM

Official dedication held for second phase of skate park

Five years ago, it seemed like an impossible dream. But when the second phase of the Mineola Skate Park was officially dedicated Friday, amidst a few seasonal costumes, the reality left no … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 11/6/25 08:13 AM

American Legion Post 340 distributes life saving kits to community groups

American Legion Post 340 distributed Lifevac kits, a choking rescue device, to Winnsboro Police, Fire and ISD, enough for all vehicles and schools to have a kit for use, on Oct. 29. The American … more

11/6/25 08:12 AM

Historical commission honoring local historians

The Wood County Historical Commission will honor county commissioners and some local historians with a reception from 10 a.m.-noon, Friday Nov. 7, at the Archive and Research Center at 115 W. … more

11/6/25 08:11 AM

Same song, seventh verse

The Mineola Sound of the Swarm high school marching band is the area marching champion. It’s become a familiar refrain as the Yellowjacket ensemble has claimed that title for seven contest … more

11/6/25 08:11 AM

Antique green pickup stands out

Somewhere along the way, major car manufacturers stopped making green trucks. Like many modern things, the color green seems to have been lost amid a dozen shades of gray and a few blues. … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/30/25 10:25 AM

Mineola, Quitman bands advance

Mineola and Quitman High School bands earned all first division ratings at the region marching contest on Oct. 21. They will next perform at the area contest on Saturday, Nov. 1 vying for a chance to … more

10/30/25 08:27 AM

Classic models on display

A unique classic Chevy C10 pickup that has been in the family since it rolled off the showroom floor... more

10/30/25 08:26 AM

Communities schedule Halloween events Friday

The traditional downtown Mineola trick or treating will be held on Friday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. The mini-train at Iron Horse Square Park will also be running from 5-8 p.m. Quitman will have its … more

10/30/25 08:25 AM

Quitman student joins program

The University of Texas at Tyler Soules College of Business announced the inaugural cohort of the UT Tyler human resource development in higher education leadership doctoral program. Designed to … more

10/30/25 08:25 AM

Quitman business celebrates grand opening

Your Service Center in Quitman celebrated its Grand Opening and Customer Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Oct. 22, offering oil change specials, service discounts and the top-tier experience of Papa … more

10/30/25 08:23 AM

Business celebrates

Tony and Sheree Montgomery are joined by friends, family and fellow business owners as they cut the ribbon on their new business in Quitman, SheShedz Thrift House, at 206 Winnsboro St.. “Thank … more

10/30/25 08:21 AM

Alba-Golden band competes at area

The Alba-Golden marching band performed in the area marching contest Saturday, held in Mineola. The band did not advance to state. more

10/30/25 08:20 AM

Alba-Golden team reviewing facilities

The Alba-Golden Panther Legacy Vision Team will be fine-tuning the district’s infrastructure needs at their next meeting Thursday, Nov. 13 at 3 pm. more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/30/25 08:20 AM

Christian music festival proposed for ‘26

The Wood County Economic Development Commission heard a proposal to hold an outdoor Christian music festival at the Mineola Nature Preserve in October 2026. John Henry of Winnsboro said there is … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/30/25 08:19 AM

Trinidad-Benham lots rezoned

A series of tracts around the Trinidad-Benham facility was rezoned by the Mineola City Council on Monday. The company just southeast of downtown is planning an expansion and owns 25 lots around … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/30/25 08:18 AM

DA hosts benefit softball tournament

The Wood County District Attorney’s Office and UT Health East Texas, hosted its sixth annual First Responders’ Softball Tournament Oct. 18. more

10/30/25 08:18 AM