John Rainey and John Gore have each now crossed to the other side of life, the ritual we call death. In their lives, each man touched countless people in so many different ways. I had the privilege … more

October has been a terrific month! The Friends of the Library met at the Mineola Nature Preserve and learned a lot about the preserve and its history and future. It was a really nice day to be … more

You might have noticed, if you have been reading your Wood County Monitor and the articles I have written covering the Mineola School Board, that the school district has called another bond election. … more

With the arrival of the feral hog gang plundering and pillaging the beautiful gardens that graced the grounds at the arboretum, I am reminded of the lyrics from a song of yesteryear. “Accentuate … more

As I listened to the seconds tick off in the Dallas Cowboy 35-30 loss to the Rams Sunday, my mind wondered back to the first Cowboy game I ever went to. I was one of the 30,000 people in attendance … more

October is finally here! Many of our staff participate in the Mineola High School Marching Band and this is the season for marching contests. Please be patient with our staff. Three of our staff are … more

Have you ever wondered what oblivious sadist labels food packages “resealable tear here?” I’ve come to the conclusion there must be some out there since a large part of the time when these … more

Isn’t this cool weather wonderful? A great time to grab a few minutes to curl up with a really good book. The Mineola Memorial Library is part of two book clubs. One is the East Texas Library … more

Things are flourishing and lovely inside the picket fence I write about. Outside the picket fence is another story altogether. As a peace-loving “Yankee,” a woman who grew up in the suburbs of … more

Medicare’s “Compare” websites have helped millions of Americans find the right nursing home, hospital or home health care agency for themselves or their families. Now, a new Medicare online … more