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Quitman invites citizen input

The City of Quitman will be hosting a community meeting for all Quitman citizens at the Quitman Public Library on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. more
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Mineola ISD school board recognizes staff and students of the month

Mineola ISD students and staff recognized at Monday’s school board meeting: Primary school: Mason Marder and Madisyn Williams, pre-K and Head Start; Maya Alvarado and Jesus Mendez, … more

Winnsboro book fest draws characters

Meet Captain Sanders. No, not “Colonel” Sanders – that’s an entirely different genre of character. more
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Plenty of cures for the summertime blues

Well, it’s almost summer. It is time to take a reckoning on summer. Everyone has a favorite season. Sometimes the disclosure of a favorite season can be quite a surprise. Our young … more
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Quitman students getting hands-on construction experience

You’re driving by Quitman high school, and you slow down and do a double-take.   Is that…a pretty, gray, brand-new house sitting inside the school gates? Yes – yes, … more
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Ruck for Fallen set in Quitman

Ruck for the Fallen, an event to pay respect for those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in combat, will be held Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 a.m. in Quitman at Jim Hogg City Park. … more

MISD Board welcomes new member

Mineola School Board welcomed a new member Monday, handed out numerous recognitions and began the process of transitioning to summer as the 2024-25 school year winds down. Kendall Banks joins … more
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Hughes, Smith leading MHS

Olivia Hughes and Sarah Smith will lead the Mineola High School Class of 2025 as its top graduates when they cross the stage on Friday, May 23. more
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Baker, Soldevilla top QHS class

Both of Quitman ISD’s top two 2025 graduates plan to go into the medical field, and both intend to have a specialty in pediatric medicine. more
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Former public works director sworn in as new Alba mayor

The Alba City Council swore in its new mayor on Monday night. The new Mayor, Paul Kelbe, retired from his position overseeing the Water and Wastewater (W&WW) department in March. After being … more
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Donkeys put different spin on basketball

Had you been at the Alba-Golden ISD gymnasium on Monday evening, May 5, you might have heard the familiar rubber squeal of shoe soles on the floor. However, it wasn’t sneaker soles, it was … more
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Lake Fork shows off

The fish were biting and the crowds showed up for the combination Bassmasters Elite tournament and the Lake Fork Family Fun Fest last week at Caney Point … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Medical assist, assist EMS crew: May 1, 12:04 a.m., CR 2920; May 2, 2:31 p.m., FM 1253; May 5, 6:16 p.m., PR 6632; May 6, 4:28 p.m., Lee; May 7, 12:10 p.m., N. Pacific; May 7, 12:22 p.m., W. Front. … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

April 30 Deputy Way, fraud, Yantis; bank advised person attempted to cash fraudulent check, suspect information provided, offense report to be completed. Deputy Smith, Deputy Tustin, … more

Mineola Police Report

May 3 3:21 a.m., civil matter, 800 blk Second, resident’s belongings placed in yard, occupants will not let in, civil matter. 3:54 a.m., information, Hwy. 69, piglet hit patrol … more

County grand jury issues indictments

The following Wood County Grand Jury indictments were handed down on April 28: more

Locals among spring grads for UT-Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler recognized spring 2025 degree candidates during the spring 2025 commencements May 2-3 at the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. Wood County residents … more

UT-Tyler students earn media awards

Students at The University of Texas at Tyler earned 60 awards at this year’s Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Convention. more

Four-time all-stater earns Buzz award

Mineola High School senior Emily Miller has one more accolade to add to her list of achievements. The Mineola School Board recognized Miller as the recipient of the monthly Buzz’s Ultimate … more

Mineola Kiwanis club celebrating 50th anniversary all year long

Tony Pegues,, who served as the first secretary of the Mineola Kiwanis Club, was guest for the club’s annual business meeting last Tuesday, April 29. He and President Sam Curry, who also served … more
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