by Mike Arcand
By Mike Arcand In a town already known for its thriving arts scene and small-town charm, the Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA) is taking another major step forward with the development of its new Creative Learning Center in downtown Winnsboro. The new...
by Mike Arcand
By Mike Arcand Tucked away along the winding roads around Lake Fork is the kind of place many first-time visitors don’t expect to find in East Texas. That reaction is something one owner and investor has heard countless times over the years. I had the opportunity to...
by Mike Arcand
By Mike Arcand Some brands are just part of the fabric of a state’s culture, and none is more so in Texas than Dr Pepper. The drink was created in a small Waco pharmacy more than 140 years ago as an experiment with flavored syrups at the soda fountain. Now one of the...
by Mike Arcand
By Mike Arcand For more than four decades, the conference now known as the HBCU Athletic Conference has quietly built a legacy rooted in opportunity, resilience, and identity. Today, that story is entering a new chapter, one that now includes Jarvis Christian...
by Mike Arcand
By Mike Arcand Drive into Winnsboro, Texas, and you might not realize right away what makes it special. There’s no towering skyline, no rush-hour chaos, no overwhelming sense of urgency. And that’s exactly the point. For years, Winnsboro has quietly existed as one of...