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CITY COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023
UPDATE POST MEETING
Source: https://winnsborotexas.civicweb.net/document/30886/
KEY TOPICS ON AGENDA
- Sigma Litigation and update to council (city laws violated) related to pending legislation in Austin, TX: The plant is granted a temporary operation period of 45 days by the court to ramp up and perform a stack testing of chemicals going in the stack and chemicals and odors that are emitted.
- The start date was slated for April 5, however, both sides of the issue need to agree on an independent 3rd party qualified environmental expert as an observer for all of those 45 days. Right now, the start date was around April 17 and subject to change based on court proceedings.
- Any complaints of the following if ONLY going beyond or past the Sigma Plant property lines: smoke, steam with particulate matter, odors or noise, should be reported to the city as it violates city ordinances (law): 903-342-3620 non emergency number at the Police Dept., Scotty Sewell, code enforcement, or email info@winnsborotexas.com or <mlyons@winnsborotexas.com>
- These potential emissions may also violate their TCEQ permit; so reports can be made to TCEQ as well. Go here online to report a concern; https://www.tceq.texas.gov/compliance/complaints
- NOTE: Phone calls to TCEQ are not recorded or logged as concerns.
* Sigma Plant Injunction Press Release [click]
* Copy of District Court Order Temp. Injunction [click]
* Council Minutes Show Sigma Refused Access for soil testing to police code enforcement [click]
TRAILS COUNTRY
TRAVEL TOURISM NEWS
Wood County Recognized with Award as “Best Weekend Road Trip” in Texas
Wood County, Texas [9/12/2023] — The Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) announced today that Wood County has been recognized with a prestigious award as a premier tourist destination for other Texans.
Official Best of America recognized Wood County as the “Best Weekend Road Trip” for other Texans, and memorialized the honor with a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCx3iOJdZeg&feature=youtu.be
"We are ecstatic to receive this award which is a reflection of all the hard work put forth by the people who live in Wood County,” said Christine Thomas, Executive Director of the WCEDC. “Everyone, residents, and businesses alike, has played a role, whether through their tax dollars or volunteerism at the many exciting events that we host throughout the year.
“It’s also important to recognize the businesses in Wood Country which have done a great job of welcoming visitors, in turn making Wood County a regular destination for people from Dallas and Houston and all points in between,” she added.
“These are exciting times. We look forward to building upon the recognition, doing everything we can to maintain our attraction to the tourist community.”
This is not the first time the county has been recognized. Last year, it was highlighted by CultureMap at https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/travel/07-19-22-travel-texas-wood-county/ [Read full release here]
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Wood County Area. It's East Texas.
Wood County has a population of 45,000 plus
and Market Trade Area of 250,000 in an eight county contiguous radius census tract.
the East Texas area of Wood, Smith, Hopkins and Franklin, counties.
Over 90 named Lakes / Bodies of water, Dining, Shopping, Great Living.
It's Proximity: The Wood County Area is Rural yet is close enough
to major metropolitan. areas of the Dallas / Ft. Worth (85 Miles) Area and Tyler (40 miles).
It's just A tank away for a day!
It's laid back at a different pace than many suburban cities crawling with traffic, smog and lines.
It's Shovel Ready for Measured Growth.
Planned Potential. Good Folks. In the Right Corner
of Texas.
Click on the puppy dog to link to the
Winnsboro Animal Shelter.
Winnsboro History Museum
Be sure and visit the Winnsboro Historical Museum: The museum is open from 1-4pm on Fridays and 10am-4pm on Saturdays. Location is 100 Broadway at the old Train Depot, on the southeast corner of Broadway (Hwy. 11) and Main (Hwy 37) in Winnsboro, TX. Call (903) 347-2634 and schedule group visits by appointment.
TRAILS COUNTRY REPORTER & PRODUCTIONS
HUMAN INTEREST STORIES, TOURISM, VISITORS, THINGS
TO DO, SHORT STORIES TO READ NEWS, EVENTS, WEATHER LINKS, CommUNITY info; Wood County, TX & Other Areas of the Northeast Texas and East Texas Piney Woods Forest Trails, Tourism, History, Heritage.
CLICK MOST ANY IMAGE TO LINK TO MORE INFORMATION.
Click here for Wood County Co-op (TX) and SWEPCO.)
Wood County TX Conditions @ NOW FROM WOOD COUNTY AIRPORT, TEMP, RAIN, WIND NOAA National Weather Service NOW
KETK Tyler - East Texas Matters KLTV Channel 7 Weather
WFAA Dallas Area Weather TXDOT Drive Texas Current Road Conditions
Internet & Phone Outages - Around the World
Things to See & Do
LOCAL EVENTS & AREA LAKES INFO
WOOD COUNTY & AREA LAKE INFO
Four County Lakes PLUS world renowned Lake Fork CLICK ON ANY BLUE LINK FOR LOCATION, MAPS, BOAT RAMPS, AMENTIES
- LAKE FORK - Lake Levels, Boat Access, Maps, Sabine River Authority Info, Lake Fork Chamber Links & Resources
- In the Counties of Wood, Hopkins & Rains
- Lake Winnsboro TPWD
- Lake Winnsboro ACCESS (points for boats)
- Lake Holbrook TPWD
- Lake Holbrook ACCESS (points for boats)
- Lake Quitman TPWD
- Lake Quitman ACCESS (points for boats)
Beach in Wood County
Come enjoy one of the most incredible white-sand beaches and some of the clearest water in the Pineywoods of Northeast Texas at beautiful Lake Hawkins.
https://lakehawkinsrvpark.com/facilities/beach/
Beach / Day Use, Open 8 am to dark
$5/person* (Cash, credit card, Apple Pay accepted)
Children 4 and under are free
* $10 per person for HOLIDAYS and holiday weekends (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day). We reserve the right to shut the gate at any time due to capacity limits. No need to call and reserve a day pass. Just show up and pay at check-in window. Recreational Facilities, Beach Area, Picnic Area, Boat Ramp, Fishing Pier, Volleyball Courts, Dock, Swimming, Other Amenities & Services, Ice, Restrooms, Showers, Store.
LAKES OF WOOD COUNTY
Current Lake Levels, Access, Docks, Fishing, Marinas, Parking and More: www.trailscountryreporter.com/lakes-a-z-list.html;
Lake Winnsboro (get worms at Tractor Supply in town at 801 E Coke Rd · (903) 342-0009 (opens at 8 a.m.), or the Winnsboro Lake Store Marina at 630 Co Rd 4890 · (903) 629-3214 (Also opens at 8 a.m.)
Events Around East Texas
April 5, 2025 ~ 8 a.m. to noon
Winnsboro TX Farmers Market
opens for Season beginning April 5, 2025
Location: 111 E. Carnegie, Winnsboro, TX,
Time: 8 a.m. - Noon every Saturday
April - October. Covered Pavilions, plenty of parking
April 5, 2025 ~ 8 a.m. to noon
ADOPT A PET
Winnsboro Animal Shelter
801 East Coke Road, Winnsboro, TX 75494
Tractor Supply parking lot
PICK YOUR OWN STRAWBERRIES!
Event by Coffey Farm and Ranch
4359 N FM 2869, Winnsboro, TX, United States, Texas 75494
Coffey Farm and Ranch plans on having fresh local juicy strawberries for sale (U-Pick or We-Pick).
Open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM We are at 4359 N FM 2869, Winnsboro, TX
* TO RECEIVE STRAWBERRY UPDATES, email
CoffeyFarmAndRanch@gmail.com
* Call 907-690-0541 or
* Check Facebook to make sure they are not sold out.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573143573694
Wood County Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Quitman, Texas
SPRING PLANT SALE
April 12, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Governor Jim Hogg City Park
164 State Highway Park Rd 45, Quitman, TX 75783-2404
Details: It's time to update and refresh your gardens!
They plant to have annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs, and trees, locally grown and adapted to northeast Texas. All proceeds go towards the upkeep and improvement of the Arboretum gardens and the historic Stinson House.** plant list will be published a week before the event ** Event link is here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AAUVCwvFB/
APRIL 2025 - ALL MONTH LONG
BLOOM in Winnsboro
Winnsboro Center for the Arts
Watch KETK News Coverage of the Event - click here. Deneice Scott the BLOOM committee chair and WCA board member and Makenzie Lyons with the City of Winnsboro and city administrator/EDC coordinator
Wood County, TEXAS
RUCK FOR THE FALLEN
The Wood County, Texas - Ruck for the Fallen, is scheduled for May 17th, at 0730hrs in Jim Hogg Park in Quitman, Texas! For event questions, contact
(903) 315-7789
woodcountytxruck@gmail.com
PO Box 746, Quitman, TX, United States, Texas
The purpose of the Ruck for the Fallen is to honor sacrifice of service members who gave their lives defending American freedoms. The 2025 ruck will be May 17th. ALL proceeds will go to the Veteran Non-Profit – Boot Campaign. https://bootcampaign.org/
The 5Ws are the following:
Who: Patriotic Americans
What: Walking, Running, or Rucking
When: 17 0730hrs MAY 2025 (military date/time) aka May 17th, 2025, at 7:30am (civilian date/time)
Where: Governor Jim Hogg Park, Quitman, Texas
Why: To remember the men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice.
Participants may choose to run/walk the race with or without the ruck participation, however only Ruck participants will be eligible for podium awards.
The following categories are eligible for podium awards:
• Fastest time Male and Female 5K Ruck
• Fastest time Male and Female 10K Ruck
• Fastest time Battle Buddy 5K Ruck (Two participants must start together and finish within 10 meters of each other)
• Fastest time Fire Team 5K Ruck (Four participants must start together and finish within 10 meters of each other)
Rucks must weigh at least 35lbs and will be weighed prior to start and immediately after crossing the finish line.
Never Forget! Always Remember!
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