Visit the Wood County EDC site for information about the commission's current programs and activities.

Visit the Wood County EDC site for information about the commission's current programs and activities.

Welcome to Wood County, Texas!

Why Everyone Falls in Love with Wood County

Nestled in the piney woods of East Texas, Wood County is all of the Texas you expect in a county you’ll love. Active downtown districts, engaging outdoor activities, and friendly neighbors! Wood County is the ideal location for a weekend getaway or extended vacation, starting or expanding your small business, or becoming a permanent part of any of our welcoming communities.

Come to Wood County: “The Texas You Expect in a County You’ll Love!”

We strive to assure the highest quality of life for those who choose to live, work, and play here, while protecting Wood County's economic well-being for current and future generations.

Rebirth of Mineola’s Historic Beckham Hotel

By Kent Huffman, CEO & CMO for East Texas Marketing, LLC

The charming East Texas town of Mineola is known far and wide for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the fact that Mineola and nearby Golden, Texas are the childhood stomping grounds of country music superstar Kacey Musgraves. But Mineola is also home to an arguably lesser-known, yet intriguing legend: A fascinating historic building named the Beckham Hotel & Ballroom.

Winnsboro Farmers' Market: Fresh Options, Fantastic Locale

By Shiela Haynes, Editor of The Winnsboro News

Vine-ripened tomatoes, home-canned jams and jellies, local honey, fresh-cut flowers, locally sourced meat, and fresh-baked goods are just a handful of reasons to make your way to the Winnsboro Farmers’ Market on a Saturday morning this fall. Open 8:00 a.m. to noon from the first week in April through the end of October, the market hosts as many as 600 visitors on any given Saturday.

Historic Homes of Wood County

By Brynna Williamson

Wood County is home to a number of truly beautiful and unique historical residences. Each of these East Texas beauties has an exceptional story behind it, guaranteed to bring you right back to the “good old days!” With their fascinating histories and breathtaking properties, these Wood County homes are definitely worth a visit.