Carolyn Gay Beall was born to Bruce and Mary Wakefield on Feb. 27, 1953 and died on Jan. 17, 2025 in Tyler at age 71. She worked as a real estate agent in her younger years and enjoyed many …Wood County Monitor

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 …

Three zoning changes sought for planned housing development gained approval from the Mineola City Council Monday. A fourth request, for a specific use permit to allow construction of a duplex, …

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.

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

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 life of public service will come to an end Dec. 31 when Carol Taylor retires as the Wood County tax assessor-collector. But don’t expect her to slow down or stop serving the community. …