Letter to the Editor: I was involved in some events that made me remember why there are so many reasons to be proud of living in East Texas. Saturday, October 25, I was working at the Quitman … more

Dear Editor: Every weekday morning starts the same. I roll out of bed at 6 a.m., plus the nine extra snooze minutes I selfishly claim. Somehow it gives me a false sense that I have control over … more

Dear Editor: Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in this country. It touches millions of lives—people of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds—but the research is clear: suicide is … more

On behalf of the staff at Kelly Drug, I am writing to personally thank our local law enforcement agency and its personnel for their quick and professional response to our recent break-in. While we … more

The truth is I love animals; I have since I was a young boy. I was approached by a non-profit APET because they were desperate for someone not only with my canine training skills but also operations … more

Dear Editor: Texas Sunset Advisory Commission voted to keep Quitman’s driver’s license office open. When it is open, it really isn’t. I have been three times in two weeks and haven’t … more

Dear Editor: As I write this, I feel the sadness of knowing that Doris Newman will not be at the Monitor’s office, alongside Joyce Hathcock, to edit and correct the spelling and grammar of what … more

Dear Editor: The Lake Country Symphonic Band, conducted by Mike “Sousa” Holbrook, gave the crowd a rousing concert prelude to the annual fireworks exhibition at the Mineola Civic Center … more

Dear Editor: If you’d like to see how government works, look no further than the drivers license bureau as operated in Wood County. For days they had a sign in the door saying they were closed … more

To the editor, I would like to give a big thank you to Jared at Jared Auto. His auto shop is next to APET in Mineola. Jared took time out of his day and mowed about three acres for APET. Jared … more