Winnsboro Autumn Trails Fills Every Weekend in October

Winnsboro Autumn Trails Fills Every Weekend in October

By Mike Arcand Winnsboro does not do fall halfway. Every weekend in October, the town puts on Autumn Trails, a month of parades, contests, rodeos, races, and old iron that has been drawing people to Wood County since 1958. That first gathering was small. A few friends...
“Magical Mineola:” Straight Out of a Hallmark Movie!

“Magical Mineola:” Straight Out of a Hallmark Movie!

By Brynna Williamson Words have power. “Twinkling.” “Festive.” “Magical.” “Cheer.” “Celebrate.” How about “free” (a personal favorite)? All of these words were taken from the Facebook page for Magical Mineola, a Wood County-wide event that, in 2025, attracted...
Tips for Tots: Where a Kid Actually Can Be a Kid

Tips for Tots: Where a Kid Actually Can Be a Kid

By Brynna Williamson A “Big Top” of hope. It wasn’t clowns. It wasn’t elephants. It wasn’t a ringmaster. But it was about kids, and it did do a lot of good. Wood County Child Protection and Welfare Board Last month saw more than 200 people pack the inside of...
Bassmaster Elite Series Returns to Lake Fork

Bassmaster Elite Series Returns to Lake Fork

By Mike Arcand The waters of Lake Fork are bracing for an abundance of excitement and energy as the Bassmaster Elite Series prepares to take center stage on May 8-11, 2025. This East Texas lake, renowned for its exceptional largemouth bass, will transform into a...