With kids heading back to the classroom this month, the Quitman Public Library is highlighting online resources that are especially helpful for students and teachers. A variety of tools for … more

After working in North Dakota for nine months, I’m excited to be back in Texas and close to home while working in the field I love. North Dakota was a challenge mostly due to the change in … more

This week finds Wood County football teams getting their first taste of actual contact against someone other than a teammate. It’s time for pre-season scrimmages. Scrimmages are glorified … more

Despite my standing as a credentialed Cheesehead, it’s worth noting that I’ve spent nearly half my adult life in Texas toiling at newspapers – specifically those in West Texas. I’ve lived in … more

With the changes we are making at the Monitor, I am moving to the sports desk full time, and I’ll be writing a sports-oriented column most weeks – my first journalism heroes were sports writers: … more

With more than a week of temperatures hovering at or above 100 degrees, many east Texas gardens are looking a bit ragged. But some gardens still boast plenty of blooms. So how do you find those … more

Starting next week, I’m going to turn this column space over to the new guys, Hank Murphy and Zak Wellerman, as I head on over to the sports side of the Monitor. I will occasionally fill in every … more

August is National Golf Month, so let your first swing be by the Quitman Public Library to check out our large collection of some of the best books on golf.     Quitman Public … more

We are definitely in the dog days of summer!  The heat is a serious issue for all ages. Everyone should take precautions during these extreme temperatures. You may be asking what is the difference … more

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Set for August 6-8, 2018 in College Station The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course has a rich tradition and historical place in the programs emanating from the … more