I was at the Mineola/West Rusk game on Friday night and was blown away with the behavior of the Mineola fans during the West Rusk HS marching band halftime performance. more

I hope you go out of business. Your reporting is absolutely the worst I have ever seen. You sure do know a lot about what was said and by who during a meeting that was closed door. more

As a senior in Mineola High School, I am very hurt and concerned by the recent change within our school board. There may be things that I don’t understand, but I would like to reiterate how much this affects me and the community.

Dr. Tunnell has been here for my class since the beginning of our high school career. She was the first superintendent to make an impact on us in a long time. She is the superintendent that we saw at every single sport event, induction ceremony, band competition, and any other thing that involved the students on a Mineola campus.

Many of us can attest to this. more

Dear editor: Given the important role the Mineola Independent School District plays in the life of almost every single child and family in our city, I expect to see very diligent reporting by the … more

Dear Editor: Thank you for the excellent story about my brothers last week. John Arbter wrote the most comprehensive and remarkably accurate article of any of the dozens I’ve read through the … more

Dear Editor: Years ago I wrote about the way so many quickly blame any and all violence on guns. This past week has been an emotional rollercoaster for the poor victims of the latest shootings, … more

Dear Nanny State: more

Dear Editor: The following is meant to clarify the mystique of Freemasonry. more

Dear Editor: The duties and responsibilities of judge and prosecutor are different. If they do not remain separate, the system breaks down. more

Gospel music has made an impact on society. In the last 50 years there have been numerous songs and singers who have emerged in the Christian arena. more

I am writing to thank Quitman residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. more

As a concerned U.S. citizen, I am speechless that Washington lawmakers and President Trump have locked horns over securing America’s southern borders. more