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Alba-Golden Secondary Honor Roll

3rd 9 Weeks A Honor Roll 6th grade Stormi Bibby, James Castloo, Grayson Crawford, McKenzie Gilbreath, Madison Hodges, Christopher Reynolds, Colter Sessions, Kynslee Sitar, Addison … more

4/10/25 08:27 AM

Commissioners award county jail services bid

Wood County commissioners awarded a bid for jail communication services Tuesday. They had previously rescinded the contract with NCIC after learning that the paying of commissions on phone services … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 4/10/25 08:23 AM

Anual Fiesta de Mayo viniendo a Mineola

El Fiesta de Mayo esta en Mineola de nuevo. Según Danielle Vance, la gerente de la Cámara de Comercio, el evento tenía casi 4.000 de personas in 2024, y en este año, … more

4/10/25 08:20 AM

Breakfast benefits Mineola food ministry

Breakfast With a Heart will be at First Methodist Church Ministry Center, 612 N. Newsom, on Saturday, April 12. All you can eat breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, … more

4/10/25 08:20 AM

Ministerial Alliance plans Soup and Sermon series

The Mineola Ministerial Alliance will once again host its Soup and Sermon luncheon series during Holy Week. The free event will be hosted by Smith Chapel Methodist Church at 670 FM 1804 east of … more

4/10/25 08:20 AM

Wood County Grand Jury hands down indictments

The following indictments were handed down by the Wood County Grand Jury on March 31: Enrique Poma Ajanel, Longview, assault of family/household member impeding breathing/circulation, third … more

4/10/25 08:19 AM

Dogwoods add special touch to E. Texas forest

hey were hiding among the trees. Dogwoods, in bloom. In fact, they were the reason for this year’s county drive-about. The dogwoods – peeking out from deep in the mixed … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/10/25 08:18 AM

A fallen soldier is coming home

The Quitman community will pause to pay respects to one of its own Thursday. Mayor Randy Dunn has issued a proclamation that flags in the city are to be lowered to half staff Thursday for Senior … more

4/10/25 08:17 AM

Kelbe won’t take Alba mayor’s seat early

Although the first discussion/action item for the Alba City Council meeting Monday was to appoint Paul Kelbe as mayor for the remainder of the vacant 2024-25 term, city council members (except … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 4/10/25 08:16 AM

Damage limited from twin tornadoes Friday

Wood County was squarely in the cross hairs Friday afternoon when a pair of tornado warnings were issued for parts of the county. Schools in Mineola and Hawkins delayed releasing students until … more

4/10/25 08:16 AM

Mineola set to celebrate annual Fiesta de Mayo

The Fiesta de Mayo – May Festival – is quickly approaching Mineola once again. According to Danielle Vance, manager for the Mineola Chamber of Commerce, the Fiesta de Mayo brought in … more

4/10/25 08:16 AM

Foundation makes teachers’ day

“When you hear the drums coming down the hallway, your heart just starts racing,” explained Kristina Salonen, Mineola Primary School instructional coach for pre-K through third grade. … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/10/25 08:13 AM

Muralists converging on Wood County

Many new murals will sprout across Wood County next week as Wood County Walls and Murals presents its annual Texas Street Art Festival April 12-19. more

4/10/25 08:13 AM

Mineola Fire Department Report

Aircraft standby: March 26, 10:18 p.m., Bromberg. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: March 26, 12:58 p.m., CR 2320; March 26, 9:43 p.m., CR 459; March 26, 10:03 p.m., Karen; March 27, 10:02 a.m., … more

4/10/25 08:12 AM

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

March 26 Sgt. Espinoza, theft, FM 778; someone stole two dirt bikes from residence, entered as stolen, offense report completed. Cpl. Rich, Deputy Beck, disturbance, CR 2262; female, … more

4/10/25 08:12 AM

Mineola Police Report

March 29 1:43 p.m., motor vehicle accident, NE Loop 564, hit and run. In parking lot. 2:32 p.m., public assist, CR 2724, dispute over rental space. 4:01 p.m., public assist, Mimosa, … more

4/10/25 08:12 AM

Man arrested in shooting death of Hawkins resident

One Hawkins man is dead and another is in jail for his shooting death on Friday. Police were called to a shooting at a home in the 1100 block of North Beaulah St. around midday. They found … more

4/3/25 08:07 AM

American Legion in Winnsboro to host gun show

Carl E. Azebell American Legion Post 340 will present its Spring Gun Show April 5-6. Outdoor sportsmen, hunters and gun enthusiasts will converge on the Winnsboro City Civic Center at the … more

4/3/25 08:05 AM

Mineola Pilots host dinner theater

Time to make reservations for the Pilot Club of Mineola’s dinner theater at the Mineola Civic Center on April 19 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35, which includes dinner and a play. “Danger … more

4/3/25 08:05 AM

Clubs join forces for benefit car show

Join the Mineola Service Clubs – Kiwanis, Pilot and Rotary – for their third annual car show on Saturday, April 19. This year’s show will be in downtown Mineola on Commerce St. … more

4/3/25 08:05 AM