by Mike Arcand
By Michael Arcand The Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on September 10 at Wood County Airport/Collins Field, marking the start of a new chapter for Steck Aviation, a family-owned aviation management and aircraft...
by Deborah Mushok
By Deborah Mushok The 2026 Patriot Sporting Challenge once again brought the community together for a day of competition, camaraderie, and giving back, marking another successful year of support for local veterans, first responders, youth, and service-based...
by Larry Tucker
By Larry Tucker An East Texas native has returned to the piney woods where she has been named as the new Executive Director of the Quitman Chamber of Commerce. Megan Whitworth will begin full-time at the chamber position in May, moving from Arkansas into the newly...
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 A quiet call from East Texas begins here. Peek inside the 2026 Visitor Guide & Directory and find Wood County unfolding slowly, not loud but sure. Starting off quietly, the Visitor Guide meets guests like old friends. Instead of just listing places...
by Mike Arcand
By Mike Arcand The Wood County Airport—Collins Field welcomed civic leaders, aviation experts, and local residents to its grand re-opening celebration on a fresh November morning. The November 8th ceremony marked the completion of the airport runway expansion project...
