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Alba-Golden Jr.-Sr. High Honor Roll

A Honor Roll 6th grade Stormi Bibby, Emma Bohannan, James Castloo, Grayson Crawford, Beau Funderburk, Madison Hodges, Preslyee Oliver, Christopher Reynolds, Colter Sessions, Kynslee Sitar, … more

6/12/25 08:49 AM

Alba-Golden Elementary School Honor Roll

4TH 9 WEEKS A HONOR ROLL 2ND grade Vivian Aguinaga, HattieLu Barr, Dalli Cooper, Penelope Cortes, Cali Hartin, Amari James, Cara Kelley, Macy Mize, Wyatt Morris, Jaine Ortiz, Cole … more

6/12/25 08:48 AM

Riley earns degree

Kapri Riley, 2022 graduate of Mineola High School, graduated cum laude from East Texas Baptist University with a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology-wellness management. She plans to … more

6/12/25 08:42 AM

School trustee wants state lawmaker at budget workshop

State lawmakers may soon be receiving an invitation to attend a school district budget workshop. After wading into the first budget workshop of 2025 last Thursday, Mineola ISD Trustee Jill … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 6/12/25 08:37 AM

Lenius on list at Abilene Christian

Emily Lenius of Winnsboro has been named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll at Abilene Christian University. Lenius is a junior majoring in communication disorders. Lenius is among more … more

6/5/25 08:16 AM

Two graduate from SHSU

The following area students received degrees during the 2025 spring semester at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville: Hawkins Cassidy Atteberry, bachelor of fine arts, animation … more

6/5/25 08:15 AM

Mineola Intermediate Honor Roll

A Honor Roll 4th Grade Ava Arbter, Isabella Ballentine, Lilliana Best, Jase Blackwell, Caysen Brooks, Kayelee Cobb, Raylon Frosch, Eason Hooton, Whitley Householder, Stetson Latham, Cade … more

6/5/25 08:15 AM

Mineola graduate obtains masters

Lauren Benton, a 2013 graduate of Mineola High School, earned her master of arts in communication from Mississippi State University on May 15, 2025. She received her bachelor of arts in … more

6/5/25 08:15 AM

Yantis ISD seeking new superintendent, interim named

Yantis ISD is in search of a new superintendent. In a special meeting May 27, the school board approved a voluntary resignation agreement with Superintendent Robyn Derington. Derington was … more

6/5/25 08:07 AM

Family and friends celebrated at the graduation of 50 seniors from Alba-Golden High School last Thursday in Wagstaff Gymnasium at Tyler Junior College. As the group of seniors transitioned into … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 6/5/25 08:06 AM

Trio graduate from UT-Austin

The University of Texas at Austin celebrates the accomplishments of more than 9,000 spring 2025 graduates, its 142nd graduating class during commencement ceremonies on May 10. Taylor Sheridan, was … more

5/29/25 08:33 AM

Free summer meals available in Winnsboro

This summer, Winnsboro ISD will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. The Summer Food Service Program … more

5/29/25 08:31 AM

TJC announces spring honor roll students

Tyler Junior College has recognized 1,498 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for academic excellence during the ‘25 spring semester. The president’s list … more

5/29/25 08:31 AM

Grads spreading out all over the map

With some 70 Alba-Golden, Mineola and Quitman 2025 graduates headed out to institutions of higher education, it is instructive to look at just where they are all going. The first thing to … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 5/29/25 08:30 AM

Berry tabbed for scholarship

Quitman graduate Ally Berry is the recipient of a $2,000 scholarship from the Henry and Exona Harper Family Reunion. She will be attending Stephen F. Austin State University, majoring in nursing. It … more

5/29/25 08:26 AM

Mineola graduate earns law degree from Florida State, signs with firm

Taylor Kendall, 2013 graduate of Mineola High School, graduated May 4 from the Florida State University law school in Tallahassee, Fla. She has accepted a position as junior associate at … more

5/29/25 08:26 AM

Regional mobility authority hands out scholarships

The North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA) announced the recipients for its 5th annual Linda Thomas Safe Driving Scholarship. The scholarship awarded $2,000 each to 10 high … more

5/29/25 08:23 AM

Sauer retires from MISD after dedicating 30 years

Mineola ISD honored the 30-year career of David Sauer with a reception last Wednesday. More than a few hugs and tears were shared. Sauer ended his contribution to public education serving … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/29/25 08:23 AM

Mineola, Quitman grads of ‘25 head off into the world

The storms of life will come soon enough. For this night, though, the high school graduating classes of Quitman and Mineola celebrated with fair weather Friday night as the 2025 classes were … more

5/29/25 08:20 AM

Alba-Golden teachers qualify for incentives

Twenty-seven Alba-Golden teachers will receive just over $207,000 in teacher incentive allotments (TIA) for the school year 2024-25, it was disclosed at the Alba-Golden School Board meeting May 12. … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 5/22/25 11:10 AM