Jan 22, 2025 · One former President lying in state, another being inaugurated, and one young man from East Texas is witness to both. It is a unique set of circumstances which, once again, places one of Wood County’s own at the site of historical events.

Jan 9, 2025 · Two Alba-Golden seniors will continue their volleyball careers as Thunderducks. Alyssa Murdock and Lainey Teel signed letters of intent to attend Dallas College and play for the Richland Thunderducks. A signing ceremony was held at the school Dec. 19. Teel, an outside hitter, was the district most valuable player while Murdock was the distirct’s libero of the year.Wood County Monitor

The Mineola Country Club celebrates the opening of its new clubhouse this weekend. The new facility, which opened two weeks ago, is planning two days of festivities, starting with a ribbon …

Nine Wood County officials took their oaths of office in a ceremony in the district courtroom in Quitman Wednesday morning, Jan. 1, witnessed by family and friends. Four of the nine are new …

Alba-Golden school will begin operating a metal detector, daily, at the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) facility. The school board approved the plan Monday night. Additionally, …

Jan 2, 2025 · Mineola Kiwanis Club members, from left, Joyce Curry, Cody Mize, Keith Sparkman and David Sauer assist Santa in passing out gifts at the annual Wood County special education co-op Christmas party.

Wood County is looking for a new veterans service officer. Christi Billman submitted her resignation effective Nov. 6 after two years of service. County Judge Kevin White said the county is …

Jan 16, 2025 · 2024 was eventful in the day and night skies above Wood County, with several rare spectacles in addition to the normal array of astronomical wonders visible year-round in the dark, clear East Texas skies. The high point undoubtedly was the four-minute total eclipse of the sun ...Wood County Monitor

Wood County commissioners addressed a growing problem around the county’s four lakes Tuesday. Updates to the application process for pier and boathouse permits met approval. …

A staple of the Monitor’s coverage of ‘all things Quitman,’ Larry Tucker, is retiring from the news and sports beat. As he continues to recover from some physical challenges, he graciously allowed an interview to talk about his life, his beloved Quitman, and the …