To the editor: We have two grandchildren attending Alba-Golden and I am very concerned about the planned instruction change from a five-day school week to a four-day. This change will extend the … more

Dear editor: After reading your article, I wanted to share some thoughts. Why have a Planning & Zoning Board if the City Council ignores their recommendations?  more

Dear Editor: Special appreciation goes out to UT Health Center EMS and the Quitman Volunteer Fire Department for your amazing attempt to revive my loved one. You were prompt in arriving and worked … more

To the editor: Some say our nation is living on the edge. California’s governor is posting billboards across the nation inviting women to come there to kill their babies, with a … more

Recently, I read about the traffic plan for the new elementary school in Mineola. I think this should be reviewed. My concern is using Shady Lane to access the school facilities. more

Dear editor: We are overwhelmed and humbled by the generosity of time and talent from all the volunteers that worked so diligently on the paint and repairs project at Ms. Betty’s house on … more

Dear editor: In the Aug. 4, 2022 edition of the Wood County Monitor, I read with local pride that the Monitor had received four awards from the Texas Press Association’s Better Newspaper … more

Dear editor: More information on “Top Gun” and your related article by John Arbter is in my autobiography, now available for check out at our Mineola library. The title is … more

Dear Editor: More than a decade ago, Wood County purchased electronic voting machines and ended the use of paper ballots. We feel that this was a mistake. Electronic voting machines are programmed … more

Dear Editor:  It is very sad that the community around Alba-Golden School didn’t think enough of the school to pass the recent bond election. I guess the good people of Mineola … more

Dear Sir: Was  I the only one to see this Mother’s Day contradiction? The media’s coverage of Ukraine’s beleaguered children brings us to tears. Our elected leaders offer … more

Dear editor: Our community is facing a healthcare crisis of significant proportions. Many are uninsured or underserved and feel like they have nowhere to turn. We need your help to reach those in … more