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Arboretum holding fall plant sale

Celebrate autumn this month with a visit to the fall plant sale, hosted by the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. The popular fundraising event is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. … more

10/9/25 08:32 AM

Parker announces plans to seek fourth term in Prec. 3

Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Jerry E. Parker announced his candidacy for the upcoming Republican primary election on March 6, 2026. “I have been blessed to serve the citizens of … more

10/9/25 08:31 AM

MLOTA hosts annual show

The Mineola League of the Arts annual fall quilt show will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the league’s building at 200 W. Blair St. in Mineola. Quilts … more

10/9/25 08:30 AM

Nature Fest has variety of activities

Nature Fest returns to the Mineola Nature Preserve Oct. 17-18. The event was last held in 2016. Friday evening’s events from 6-9:30 p.m. include hot dogs and s’mores, camp fires and … more

10/9/25 08:30 AM

New Kiwanis leadership

New officers and directors of the Mineola Kiwanis Club were sworn in on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The meeting also culminated the club’s 50th year celebration and marked the start of new Lieutenant … more

10/9/25 08:28 AM

When Friday night lights go on, medics follow

They belong to the whole landscape which is painted before kick-off on Friday night. As fans file into the stadium and the bands begin to play their warm-ups, and the kids are throwing footballs … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/9/25 08:28 AM

Commissioners to discuss constable vacancy

Wood County commissioners will hold a workshop on Friday at 8:30 a.m. to discuss procedures for declaring and filling a vacancy in the office of constable in Precinct Two, and to discuss calling a … more

10/9/25 08:27 AM

Clerk to require ID to file documents

Persons filing documents in the county property records with the county clerk’s office in person will be required to show a photo ID beginning Dec. 4. The new requirement is the result of … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/9/25 08:27 AM

MISD board OKs new auto mechanics shop

After reviewing three options, Mineola School trustees voted Monday to build a new auto mechanics shop, preserving the old elementary school gym which is used by various groups. The plan will … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/9/25 08:26 AM

Alba police chief remains an hourly pay employee

While much was discussed at Monday’s Alba City Council meeting, most of the items were moved to the November meeting. Council members and Police Chief Juan Ramirez, talked once again about … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 10/9/25 08:26 AM

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

September 24 Deputies performed warrant service, Hawkins; located wanted subject, Caiden Pruitt, at his residence, placed in custody for active warrant. Deputy Way, suspicious … more

10/9/25 08:24 AM

Mineola Police Report

September 27 1:03 a.m., assist other agency, Brett, EMS call. 2:18 a.m., suspicious person, S. Pacific, subject taking cans from trash. 6:05 a.m., suspicious person, W. Broad, subject … more

10/9/25 08:24 AM

Quitman, Mineola bands compete

The Quitman and Mineola High School bands represented Wood County with pride at the Pleasant Grove Marching Invitational Saturday, Sept. 27. Both bands delivered strong performances in the … more

By BEN BARNETT | 10/2/25 09:03 AM

Cool drink

Francisco Menchaca serves up a mango smoothie at Chill Out in Mineola (118 W. Broad St., 903-638-0604) on Friday afternoon, Sept. 19. Menchaca opened Chill Out with his partner Nicole Campbell in … more

10/2/25 09:03 AM

Mineola ISD hands out monthly honors

With the return to classes, Mineola schools began their monthly awards at last Monday’s school bard meeting. Students of the month are as follows: Primary - third graders Maggie Hood … more

10/2/25 08:58 AM

Annual meeting set at New Hope

The New Hope Cemetery will have its annual memorial at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at the tabernacle on the cemetery grounds. After a business meeting, sisters Libby DeLeon and Christy … more

10/2/25 08:57 AM

Historical commission holding contest for county students

The Wood County Historical Commission is having a contest to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the county. The contest is a community history research project for K-12 students. Students may … more

10/2/25 08:57 AM

Wood County Economic Development Commission welcomes new director

Jason Slagle of Peoples Telephone was welcomed as a new board member of the Wood County Economic Development Commission last week. He replaces Kevan Burroughs. The commission heard the annual … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/2/25 08:56 AM

RC&D hosts free event for East Texas landowners

Sabine Neches RC&D Council has received grant funding from the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service to conduct a free workshop for landowners throughout East Texas. The workshop will … more

10/2/25 08:56 AM

Dance Dimensions holds annual benefit fun run

The following are the results of the Dance Dimensions 5K Iron Horse Rhythm Run Saturday morning at the Mineola Nature Preserve. Kids Run (1/2 K) 3-7 years 1 Sadie Conrad 2 Oakley … more

10/2/25 08:55 AM