This was not a good week for Wood County football teams. Of the five teams in the county, only Hawkins came away with a win in their 22-7 win over Como-Pickton raising their season total to 2-3. Coach Scott Evans, his staff and the Hawks are to be congratulated on their efforts and the big win. more

Autumn cleaning continues as we slowly but surely help the gardens and surrounding areas recover from hog damage. Donated pavers give new shape to re-established gardens and many favorite plants are … more

National Family History Month is observed annually during the month of October. The Quitman Public Library along with the Wood County TX Genealogical Society invite family researchers, historians and … 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

The Mineola Yellowjackets completely destroyed another Class 4A school dominating Farmersville 42-13. Shaw Franklin continues to put forth performances showing why he is one of the top Class 3A DI … more

Given the choice between hosting a drunkard or a pothead, I’d take the latter every time. One is likely to be a belligerent, irrational, blubbering example of an id run amok. The other is more … more

Did you know that Sept. 17-23 is Constitution Week? In 1955, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution petitioned Congress for this week of observance. Public Law 95, celebrating the … more

Making healthy food choices is one important thing you can do to reduce your risk of heart disease—the leading cause of death in the United States. Research from the American Heart Association, … more

Weather created havoc for teams throughout Northeast Texas Friday night. The Mineola Yellowjackets and Canton Eagles never did get to kick-off. Quitman did not finish the first half and Alba-Golden … more

After being in the Quitman office for a little over a month, I’ve enjoyed getting to know the community through my work at the Monitor. Writing about subjects from a retired flag deposit box to … more