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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

A Grand send off

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

County residents among record TJC graduates

Tyler Junior College achieved a new milestone on Friday, May 9 with a record 1,689 graduates crossing the stage to earn nearly 2,000 awards during Spring 2025 commencement. Graduates from Wood … more

5/22/25 11:05 AM

Area high schools planning 2025 graduation exercises

Alba-Golden, Mineola, Quitman and Yantis have high school graduation ceremonies scheduled this week and next. Mineola and Quitman will be watching the weather Friday, May 23. … more

5/22/25 11:02 AM

Morrison and Louderman head up AGHS Class of ‘25

Will Louderman explained that he started helping his grandfather, Phil Jones, harvest sweet potatoes as soon as he could reach the conveyor. That was his first step into agriculture in Wood County. … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 5/22/25 11:01 AM

Morrison and Louderman head up AGHS Class of ‘25

It is quite common for an adult to describe a youngster by saying, “Oh, they have a strong curiosity.” It is one of the things that parents say, similar to “the child has an ear for … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 5/22/25 11:01 AM

Mineola ISD school board recognizes staff and students of the month

Mineola ISD students and staff recognized at Monday’s school board meeting: Primary school: Mason Marder and Madisyn Williams, pre-K and Head Start; Maya Alvarado and Jesus Mendez, … more

5/15/25 08:12 AM

Quitman students getting hands-on construction experience

You’re driving by Quitman high school, and you slow down and do a double-take. Is that…a pretty, gray, brand-new house sitting inside the school gates? Yes – yes, … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 5/15/25 08:09 AM

MISD Board welcomes new member

Mineola School Board welcomed a new member Monday, handed out numerous recognitions and began the process of transitioning to summer as the 2024-25 school year winds down. Kendall Banks joins … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/15/25 08:06 AM