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

To the editor: On April 6 former Quitman resident and dear friend Becky Hibbard passed from this life to the next. For many years she and her husband, Bob Hibbard, who founded the Quitman … more

We all have heard the importance of our vote, but few appreciate the most powerful vote that we have – the vote as a juror. Our “Informed Voters League” sent out questionnaires to all of the Texas candidates. One important question was: “Does a juror have the right to decide the law as well as the facts?” more

To the editor: In response to Mr. Hildreth last week, I moved here from Dallas in 1965 (thank God) and am happy to report nothing like that has happened to me since I’ve been here. But it … more

I moved to Mineola almost three years ago after spending the rest of my years in Dallas. I embraced the slower pace, less traffic and friendly people. more

To the editor: It was just a few months ago that citizens became aware of a potential impact to the quality of life we enjoy in Wood County through a public notice for a concrete batch plant … more

My family and I are moving to Houston and call it home. We are leaving Mineola with mixed feelings after 20 years full of memories. more