Local HeroesWood County Monitor
Quitman beats Lone Oak 27-13 and keeps playoff hopes alive
Freshman kicker Bradie Fortner's field goals and a strong second-half running game helped Quitman defeat Lone Oak.
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Alba-Golden advances in volleyball playoffs as four Wood County teams are eliminated
Alba-Golden is the only Wood County volleyball team to advance past the bi-district round, while Mineola, Quitman, Hawkins and Yantis lost in the opening round.
CommunityWood County Monitor
Wood County towns plan Veterans Day parades and school programs
Several Wood County communities will hold parades, school programs and ceremonies in November to honor veterans.
CommunityWood County Monitor
Mineola senior center releases November activity calendar
The Mineola Senior Citizen Activity Center has posted its schedule of November classes, games and meetings.
CommunityWood County Monitor
Army Veteran Hugo L. Cintron of Mineola Recognized in Veterans Spotlight
The Wood County Monitor is featuring Hugo L. Cintron, a retired Army sergeant first class who served 20 years.
CommunityWood County Monitor
Mineola Primary Starts Art Club Led by Three Teachers
The first-year club for third graders meets after school on Mondays and is asking for art supplies.
HeritageWood County Monitor
Vintage tractor enthusiasts take scenic trail ride from Winnsboro to Leesburg
About 10 antique tractors from several Texas clubs made a slow-paced trip along East Texas back roads on Oct. 30.
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.
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.