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Mineola FFA team places in state contest

The Mineola FFA Public Relations team placed 7th in the State FFA Leadership Development Event Contest. Leadership Development Events (LDEs) focus on creating opportunities for members to … more

12/11/25 10:43 AM

Yantis chicken farm offers education, and eggs

By AUSTIN BAXLEY Yantis ISD secondary principal (Editor’s note: This article appears in the October 2025 edition of magazine for the Texas Association of Community Schools) In … more

11/27/25 09:38 PM

MISD superintendent gives facility update

Mineola ISD Superintendent Cody Mize briefed the school board last week on progress at the former elementary campus. The playground equipment has been moved to the Mineola Civic Center where it … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 11/27/25 09:32 PM

QISD receives top financial score

The Quitman ISD board met from 5-9 p.m. on Monday night. Their regularly scheduled board meeting ran from 5-6, and it was followed by a three-hour Region 7 training session. The board completes this … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 11/20/25 08:23 AM

Mize honored as top music administrator

While the five-member staff that directs the band program in Mineola ISD was awarded this months’ Buzz’s Ultimate Effort Award at Monday night’s school board meeting, it was an … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 11/20/25 08:19 AM

Mineola celebrates homecoming 2025

A parade Friday, queen and king ceremony and football game capped homecoming week activities at Mineola High School. more

11/13/25 08:14 AM

Picture perfect performance

The Mineola Sound of the Swarm marching band moved even higher in the state marching band archives with its fifth state championship Wednesday night at the San Antonio Alamodome. The band has … more

11/12/25 11:26 PM

AGISD Elementary Honor Roll

A Honor Roll 2ND GRADE Lane Adney, Everett Delaune, Jaxon Deubel, Hazel Hensley, Jase Hodges, Ruby Ivy, Jaxson Lindemann, Natalie Longoria, Oakley Lowe, Declan Miller, Thomas Neidholt, Levi … more

11/6/25 08:25 AM

Mineola Intermediate School Roll

A Honor Roll 4th Grade Alaina Alons, Christopher Barriga, Skylar Brooks, Sawyer Clarke, Jagger Cooper, Jacob Coronado, Blaize Crow, Luna Cruz, Jeremiah Dupont, Pablo Flores, August Hill, … more

11/6/25 08:25 AM

Alba-Golden Jr.-Sr. High Honor Roll

A Honor Roll 6th grade Emily Ballard, Maxwell Borchardt, Tyson Cave, Casi George, Deacon Hall, Jace Hansen, Isabelle Lavy, Knox Pugh, Miya Ramirez 7th grade Emma Bohannan, Matthew … more

11/6/25 08:25 AM

Same song, seventh verse

The Mineola Sound of the Swarm high school marching band is the area marching champion. It’s become a familiar refrain as the Yellowjacket ensemble has claimed that title for seven contest … more

11/6/25 08:11 AM

Mineola, Quitman bands advance

Mineola and Quitman High School bands earned all first division ratings at the region marching contest on Oct. 21. They will next perform at the area contest on Saturday, Nov. 1 vying for a chance to … more

10/30/25 08:27 AM

Quitman student joins program

The University of Texas at Tyler Soules College of Business announced the inaugural cohort of the UT Tyler human resource development in higher education leadership doctoral program. Designed to … more

10/30/25 08:25 AM

Alba-Golden band competes at area

The Alba-Golden marching band performed in the area marching contest Saturday, held in Mineola. The band did not advance to state. more

10/30/25 08:20 AM

Alba-Golden team reviewing facilities

The Alba-Golden Panther Legacy Vision Team will be fine-tuning the district’s infrastructure needs at their next meeting Thursday, Nov. 13 at 3 pm. more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/30/25 08:20 AM

QISD honors Attaway

The Quitman ISD school board gave the October Top Dog Award to beloved Quitman citizen Sally Attaway on Monday, Oct. 20. Attaway, who is involved in many boards, committees and organizations in … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 10/30/25 08:16 AM

Yellowjacket homecoming court

Mineola High School will celebrate homecoming when the Yellowjackets host the Rains Wildcats on Friday, Nov. 7 at Meredith Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., with the king and queen to … more

10/30/25 08:15 AM

QISD board OKs new scoreboard purchase

The Quitman School Board voted to purchase a new scoreboard Monday for the baseball field from Leon’s Signs Inc. for $49,483. QISD Director of Finance Kari Wilson noted, “This was … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 10/23/25 08:31 AM

Quitman High School seeks career summit participants

Quitman High School is inviting local businesses, entrepreneurs and creators to participate in its third annual Career Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. To reserve a spot or for any … more

10/23/25 08:26 AM

Mineola ISD board adopts new rules for book purchases

Mineola School Board adopted a policy Monday to govern future book acquisitions. The extensive policy was outlined by Superintendent Cody Mize. more

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