Letters to the editor are opinions expressed by the writers and in no way reflect opinions or policies of this paper. Publication of a letter does not necessarily mean the facts have been … more

As photojournalism and a piece of art, the photo by Sam Major in the December 10, 2020 issue of the Monitor showing the girls of Dance Dimensions walking west on Broad is a masterpiece. more

To the Citizens of Wood County,
During the summer of 2016, I was appointed by then elected District Attorney Jim Wheeler as special prosecutor to investigate and prosecute a shooting that occurred in Wood County in November 2015. more

To the editor: Thank you to the Wood County Monitor for doing such a good job telling the cemetery story. It has certainly been a labor of love. And thank you to the wonderful responses we have … more

Kudos to Precinct One! more

My last day with the Mineola Chamber of Commerce will be Saturday, Aug. 1. Although I have very much enjoyed my time at the chamber, I know I need to further my education. more

I was on my way to the post office the other day when I happened to think of my favorite sports writer, Blackie Sherrod of the old Dallas Times Herald. more

Dear editor: It’s time to pray and not point fingers at people’s sins and shortcomings. The Bible talks about weeping between the porch and altar. It talks about taking the beam out … more

Seems we are all in a sinking ship together. Is He getting our attention? more

Dear editor: What we’re experiencing in our world today is nothing new. more

Dear editor: My name is Grant Madden. I had the honor of having a few of the Mineola Fire Department members in a class I help teach at the Texas A&M Spring fire school in College Station. more

Mr. Tucker, sir, that was a political ploy if ever I saw one! What exactly did you hope to accomplish? You’ve given the political opposition to State District Judge Fletcher and Wood County Sheriff Castloo an unfair advantage. Placing Jim Brown’s and Miles Tucker’s photo on the front page and then top billing in the article was a bit much.  more