Wood County News

A piece of rolling military history made its way through a half dozen Wood County towns Wednesday with an exhibit that will be on display for the Veteran's Observance Week.

Bridges were swamped and dozens of roadways had to be closed down as pounding rain poured down hard in East Texas Thursday.

Heavy rainfall across east Texas causes several roads and schools to close Wednesday.

In Wood County, residents evacuated their homes near Highway 37 and County Road 2330 after water breached the Victory Lake dam.

It woke people up, turned out the lights, sent trees toppling, and even tore the roofs off some buildings.

An auto occupied by at least two persons eluded Big Sandy police officers and Upshur County sheriffa s deputies during a high-speed chase in Upshur and Wood Counties last Wednesday morning, said Big Sandy Police Sgt.

By COSHANDRA DILLARD Staff Writer MINEOLA -- Bill Pride, a Vietnam War veteran, believes there should be a deeper appreciation for the impact of all veterans from past and current wars.

COSHANDRA DILLARD Staff Writer HAWKINS -- Hawkins residents and visitors will again celebrate the small town's oil boom heritage Saturday during the 29th annual Hawkins Oil Festival.

For the second week a row, an East Texas police department is involved in a high speed chase with fugitives.

For the second time, the trial of a Winnsboro man charged with the 2005 death of his step-grandfather began in Wood County, but this time ended in a mistrial during the jury selection phase.

An East Texas couple's home literally washed away and they have lost everything.

From Staff Reports Mary Frame, a legally blind woman, drowned Monday afternoon in Wood County as a third day of heavy rains caused flooding and damage.

A 2-year-old boy was killed when he slipped from the grasp of a tractor driver and was run over on an East Texas farm.

By COSHANDRA DILLARD Staff Writer MINEOLA -- Mineola residents will have the opportunity Saturday to view the product of an 11-year quest to provide them with a historical narrative of their town.

The Wood County Historical Society will host a cemetery preservation workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, featuring Gerron Hite, director of cemetery preservation at the Texas Historical Commission.

Boy Scouts will recruit during rallies in early September. Most rallies by the Okee Tuklo District of East Texas Area Council Boy Scouts of America will take place on Thursday.

EARLIER A STORM COMPLEXS PROMPTED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS FOR HOPKINS, HUNT, HENDERSON AND RAINS COUNTIES.

If you look out your left window as you drive south on Wood County County Road 4778 you may have the impression you have hit another growth spurt.

If you look out your left window as you drive south on Wood County County Road 4778 you may have the impression you have hit another growth spurt.

If you look out your left window as you drive south on Wood County County Road 4778 you may have the impression you have hit another growth spurt.