Good BusinessWood County Monitor
WCEC members gather for annual meeting in Quitman
Wood County Electric Cooperative members met Oct. 31, where officials reported on finances, board elections and a leadership change.
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HeritageWood County Monitor
East Texas waterfowl season opens Nov. 7 as state predicts lower bird counts
Hunters in East Texas's North Zone face a season with fewer birds expected, though juvenile production offers some hope, according to state wildlife officials.
CommunityWood County Monitor
Old Settlers Reunion draws crowds to Quitman park over Halloween weekend
The Wood County Old Settlers Reunion brought carnival rides, a Trunk-or-Treat and contests to Jim Hogg City Park.
CommunityWood County Monitor
Quitman council approves $299,547 sewer line bid from S-Co Inc.
The Quitman City Council chose a higher bid for a sewer line project and approved several agreements with Wood County.
CommunityWood County Monitor
Mineola Primary students to hold walk-a-thon for Home Base veterans nonprofit
Students will walk laps on Nov. 10 to raise pledges for Home Base, which supports veterans, service members and their families.
CommunityWood County Monitor
Winnsboro Art & Wine Festival set for Nov. 6-7
The 17th annual festival in downtown Winnsboro will offer art, wine, food, live music and free admission.
HeritageWood County Monitor
Winnsboro livestock show held at Jack Cross Pavilion
The 56th annual Jack Cross Memorial Livestock Show drew exhibitors and spectators to Winnsboro City Park on Oct. 31.
Local HeroesRains County Leader
Rains falls 56-25 to Commerce in Senior night football game
The Rains Wildcats lost to the Commerce Tigers 56-25 on Friday, October 30, in a game the Wildcats' coverage described as close until big plays decided it.
CommunityRains County Leader
Emory Veterans Day Parade set for November 7 with floats and a square ceremony
Organizer Lana Carlisle says many people are helping with the Emory parade, which marks the country's 250th birthday.
CommunityRains County Leader
Emory Deacon Eric Velasquez Needs a Kidney
A member of Emory Baptist Church sought help finding a kidney for deacon Eric Velasquez, who has end-stage renal failure.
Texas WinsRains County Leader
Rains County votes Republican as Democrats win Texas statewide races
Republicans carried Rains County, while Democrats won Texas's top statewide offices, including U.S. Senate and governor.
CommunityRains County Leader
Westyn Mandrell Foundation Holds 4th Annual Westyn's Run 5K
The memorial run took place last Saturday as rain held off long enough for the race to start.