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Yantis celebrates graduation milestone

Family members, friends and community supporters packed the gym at Yantis Independent School District on Saturday evening, May 23, as 27 seniors crossed the stage during commencement ceremonies for … more

By Carley Tucker | 5/28/26 10:01 AM

Quitman Class of 2026 marks graduation milestone

Family members, friends and faculty braved the humidity and mosquitoes Friday nightm May 22, to cheer on the 84 seniors from Quitman High School who received diplomas during commencement ceremonies … more

By Carley Tucker | 5/28/26 09:59 AM

Mineola 2026 graduates celebrate with memories, laughter and a look at the future

Under clear skies and before packed stands filled with proud family members and friends, Mineola Independent School District’s Class of 2026 crossed the stage Friday, May 22, during commencement … more

By Justin Kruse
justinkrusereporter@gmail.com | 5/28/26 09:58 AM

QISD review safety measures, approves major expenditures

The Quitman ISD Board of Trustees approved several action items Monday night, including out-of-state travel for the district’s FFA leadership team, budget amendments tied to district growth and … more

By Carley Tucker | 5/21/26 10:18 AM

Mineola ISD names CTE center for longtime educator Glenn Dossett

The Mineola Independent School District Board of Trustees approved new staff hires, equipment purchases and budget amendments during its May meeting while also recognizing standout students, staff … more

By Justin Kruse
justinkrusereporter@gmail.com | 5/21/26 10:12 AM

Mineola Baccalaureate service announced

Mineola High School’s Baccalaureate service will be held Sunday, May 17, at 6 p.m. at the Addie McFarland Center, 708 Stone St. The event will provide an opportunity for fun and fellowship with … more

5/14/26 10:15 AM

Quitman FFA and Young Farmers raise 36K at annual auction

A large crowd gathered Friday evening at the Quitman ag pavilion for the annual Quitman FFA Project Auction, hosted in partnership with local Young Farmers. Community members filled the pavilion to … more

By Carley Tucker | 5/14/26 10:03 AM

Lady Jackets named area champs

The Mineola vs Hughes Springs area championship was a closely-run series. Little seemed to separate the two teams. The deciding game three was a classic of scholastic softball. While one team, … more

By John Arbter | 5/7/26 10:30 AM

Quitman FFA and Young Farmers to host community auction May 8

The Quitman FFA chapter, in partnership with local Young Farmers, will host its annual auction on Friday, May 8 at the ag pavilion off FM 2088. The evening will begin with a community dinner at 5:30 … more

5/7/26 10:24 AM

Jarvis competing in HBCUAC 2026-27

Beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, Jarvis Christian University in Hawkins will begin competing in the Historically Black Colleges & Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). The move was … more

4/30/26 07:53 AM

Jackets taking talents on the road in college

The Mineola community celebrated two accomplished scholastic athletes last week as Allyson Blackwell and Chance Williams signed letters to continue their artistic and athletic feats at universities … more

By John Arbter | 4/30/26 07:50 AM

Lady Panthers win battle against Lady Tigers

The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers are bi-district softball champions. They made short work of the Linden-Kildare Lady Tigers last week with a two-game sweep by scores of 8-2 and 8-0. The Lady … more

By John Arbter | 4/30/26 07:49 AM

Panthers overtake Eagles 10-7

The key sequence in Alba-Golden’s 10-7 win last Wednesday against the visiting Como-Pickton Eagles came in the top of the fifth inning. The Panthers had just knocked the Eagles starter … more

By John Arbter | 4/30/26 07:49 AM

Alba-Golden ISD board approves band expenditures

In recognition for the sea-change of improvements by the Panther Band over the past two years, and specifically over the current scholastic year, the Alba-Golden School Board unanimously approved … more

By John Arbter | 4/30/26 07:42 AM

MISD board hears needs for additional band funding

Mineola ISD head band director Donald Myers presented a compelling presentation to the school board last Thursday, asking for over $300,000 to support the program’s cost over the next several years … more

By Carley Tucker | 4/30/26 07:36 AM

Mineola and Alba-Golden one-act plays advance to regional contest

The Mineola and Alba-Golden High School one-act play casts and crews have won their area contests and advanced to the regional final, vying for a chance to compete in the UIL state contest. This … more

4/23/26 09:15 AM

Quitman FFA competes this week

The following Quitman FFA chapter members and teams have qualified for state competition in the Career Development Events held last week. They will compete this week in Huntsville and Stephenville. … more

4/23/26 09:14 AM

Mineola FFA earns place in coming competition

The Mineola FFA chapter’s Career Development Events teams had a successful day at the Area Contest held at East Texas A&M April 13-14. The following teams punched their ticket to the state … more

4/23/26 09:13 AM

QISD construction projects ongoing despite rain

Dirt is flying on the Quitman school district’s construction projects, approved by voters last May. Rainy weather has delayed the projects somewhat, but they remain on track, Superintendent … more

4/23/26 09:11 AM

Alba-Golden Secondary School Honor Roll

The Alba-Golden Secondary School, which encompasses grades 6-12, has released their all-A and A/B honor rolls for the 3rd nine-week term. Students on the rolls are listed below alphabetically by … more

4/2/26 11:17 AM