Wood County Stories
A Sweet Tradition: Golden Sweet Potato Festival Brings Community Together
By Carley Tucker Every October, the small East Texas community of Golden gets a little busier. Neighbors gather, families return for a visit, and...
Haunted Wood County, Texas: Where the Past Doesn’t Always Stay Put
By Mike Arcand East Texas has a long memory, and Wood County’s historic buildings hold plenty of it. Some folks say a few of those buildings hold a...
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,...
“Rock the Pines” a Huge Success
By Brynna Breen More than 6,000 hands raised in awe-filled worship. A sweet sense of holy revival, celebration, and peace permeates the air as the...
Up, Up, and Away: Steck Aviation Breaks Ground at Wood County Airport
By Michael Arcand The Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on September 10 at Wood County...
Kick Up Your Heels at “Thursday Night Live”!
By Anne Carver George Jones made a day of the week iconic after dropping the classic hit song, “Finally Friday.” And we all love Fridays. But here,...