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Quitman Rotary hosting lifesaving blood drive

The Quitman Rotary Club began hosting blood drives May 17, 2023. Since that time it has collected 253 blood product units. The next blood drive is Tuesday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at … more

5/8/25 08:18 AM

Mineola ISD fiesta drew around 200 families for Spanish-speaking event

Mineola ISD’s third annual Fiesta event provided close to 200 Spanish-speaking families with information, food and prizes on Friday, April 25. The event was exclusively in Spanish with … more

5/8/25 08:15 AM

Annual fish fry benefits Yantis Lions

The Yantis-Lake Fork Lions Club will host its 30th annual Catfish Fry Saturday, May 10 at the Yantis ISD Cafeteria. The event starts at 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Menu includes fresh catfish, … more

5/8/25 08:13 AM

Ledesma tops state in goals as college awaits

You might walk right by Jonathan Ledesma. He is not an imposing young man. Slightly built, the only really distinguishing thing about his appearance is his smile. It pretty much lights up the whole … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 5/8/25 08:12 AM

Hudsons continue to benefit community

Kindness Kottage and Mineola ISD technology each received a donation of $5,504 as the 2025 recipients of the Max and Mary Hudson Charitable Foundation. The Hudson Foundation was established in … more

5/8/25 08:12 AM

Fishing, festival at Lake Fork

There will be fishing, running, tossing bean bags and axes, great music and much more this weekend at Lake Fork. Bassmasters returns to Lake Fork and Wood County this week for a four-day … more

5/8/25 08:11 AM

QISD voters easily OK $30 million upgrades

The two bond propositions by the Quitman Independent School District were easily approved by voters Saturday. Prop. 1 passed 459-227 and Prop. 2 by a 435-255 count. The two combined will fund … more

5/8/25 08:10 AM

Mineola celebrates Fiesta de Mayo.

Crowds gathered in downtown Mineola Saturday, May 3 for the annual Fiesta de Mayo. A classic car show, food trucks, community organizations and vendors filled the downtown area. Activities … more

5/8/25 08:10 AM

Mineola Fire Department Report

Alarm system sounded due to malfunction: April 24, 8:49 p.m., Bromberg. Motor vehicle accident with no injuries: April 25, 4:52 a.m., US Hwy. 80 East at CR 2565. No incident found on … more

5/8/25 08:08 AM

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

April 23 Sgt. Morrison, Deputy Hammond, warrant service, Adult Probation. Douglas McBride arrested on active warrants. Sgt. Morrison, Deputy Hammond, abandoned dog, Hwy. 154; deputies … more

5/8/25 08:08 AM

Mineola Police Report

April 26 10:04 a.m, motorist assist, 400 blk W. Broad, juvenile having allergic reaction transported by EMS. 12:58 p.m., welfare concern, E. McDonald at Graham, vehicle reported in roadway, … more

5/8/25 08:08 AM

Quitman ISD bond issues approved by wide margin

With early voting totals tabulated, the two bond propositions by the Quitman Independent School District are well ahead. Prop. 1 was passing 352-159 and Prop. 2 by a 337-177 count. Early … more

5/3/25 08:45 PM

WCEDC gearing for tournament and more

It’s a busy time of year in Wood County, as evidenced by the number of events directors of the Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) reviewed at their monthly meeting last … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/1/25 08:42 AM

Advisor honored

Edward Jones financial advisor Leon Anderson of Mineola was named among the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in 2025. He ranked No. 130 in Texas. more

5/1/25 08:36 AM

Kiwanians honor Jones

George Jones was honored as Mineola Kiwanis Club Citizen of the Month for April. Since becoming manager for the Select Theater/Lake Country Playhouse, George has introduced a number of creative ideas … more

5/1/25 08:34 AM

McKinney named to college honor society

Amanda McKinney of Quitman was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at East … more

5/1/25 08:30 AM

Wood County gunsmith’s work in demand

It was down a winding drive off of a farm-to-market road which led to the shop. GRIT TV was playing on a small television in the corner of the shop above the door. It looked appropriate. The … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 5/1/25 08:29 AM

FFA chapter hosting annual benefit

Mineola FFA will hold its auction night and fish fry dinner Saturday, May 3 at Hickory Village, US Hwy. 69 North. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the live auction begins at 6 p.m. The live auction … more

5/1/25 08:28 AM

Mineola Fire Department Report

Gas leak (natural gas or LPG): April 17, 9:59 a.m., Read. Motor vehicle accident with no injuries: April 17, 3:44 p.m., FM 1799 at US Hwy. 80. Dispatched and canceled en route: April 17, … more

5/1/25 08:25 AM

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

April 16 Sgt. Burdick, welfare check, CR 2195; caller stated child is with her father who was recently arrested for injury to a child, deputies spoke with child, stated she was fine. Deputy … more

5/1/25 08:25 AM