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

Friends, neighbors, theater goers, lend us a hand! Last year was a rough one for us here at the Lake Country Playhouse and the Historic Select Theater, as it was for all of us. We are still … more

To the editor: It has been my distinct pleasure to serve as mayor of Mineola these past four years. During my time as mayor, I have been able to appreciate with a unique perspective the tremendous … more

While many residents of Mineola have expressed concern about the proposed concrete batch plant to be located near the Mineola Nature Preserve, I would like to express my concerns as a user of the nature preserve.  more

I just wanted to express publicly my disapproval of the proposed construction of a concrete batch plant at the corner of S, Loop 564 and CR 2724, directly across from the Mineola Nature Preserve’s Derby Equestrian Center.  more

As a frequent visitor to Mineola to enjoy your restaurants, your friendly folks and your open arms, but also to take walks or ride horses through the Nature Preserve, I have a word or two to say about the impending mistake of letting a concrete batch plant being built literally a stone’s throw away from your beautiful almost 3,000-acre preserve. more

Does Mineola really want a concrete batch plant across the street from the Mineola Nature Preserve and The Derby, Frisby Golf, Mineola’s equestrian campground and trails?  I don’t think so, and here are some of the reasons why... more

As a transplant to the Mineola area over the last 12 years, I have been impressed and excited about what the city of Mineola and Wood County have done to encourage growth and development in the area. more

To the editor: Have you heard of SCYTL? more

I’d like to applaud the Brookshire pharmacies for continuing to deliver accurate, timely and courteous service to their customers. 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