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.
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CLICK MOST ANY IMAGE TO LINK TO MORE INFORMATION.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, LAST DAY FOR GUARDIANS TO SIGN UP WINNSBORO KIDS TO BE ADDED TO THE WINNSBORO FIRE DEPT. GIVING LIST THIS YEAR
Do you know a family in need? (see attached flyer) Please let them know the sign up dates to request toys or food will be:
Where: WVFD Fire Station at 501 S. Main St. (south side of building)
When: Tuesday, 11/19-6 to 8 p.m.
TO DONATE
Dear Community Member;
It’s that time of year again! Santa and the elves at the Winnsboro Volunteer Fire Department are getting ready to provide food and gifts to those in need in Winnsboro again this year. This long standing service project has been able to help hundreds of kids and families for many years. This year, more than ever, we need help from the entire community. It can only happen with help from wonderful people like you!
Our goal is to provide 3 to 4 toys/gifts, stocking candy and a warm blanket to every child who qualifies. To qualify, a child must be between newborn and 18 year old student and live within the Winnsboro school district. Each family also receives a gift card to Brookshires to purchase a Christmas dinner. We also serve our elderly citizens in low income housing by providing a Brookshires gift card, blanket and a small gift.
If your business would like to participate in this program, we would be very grateful. Set your imagination on fire for how to make that happen….. donation jar at the register, toy donation for a discount, challenge your competition, add WVFD round up tip line to food tickets, collect toys, etc. We are accepting unwrapped toys or monetary donations this year.
Donations need to be received by December 10th so that the WVFD Christmas Elves can organize, shop, package, and prepare to hand out the gifts. Our Elves would be more than happy to pick up your donations or meet at the fire station to take photos with your employees and a fire truck so that we can promote your business on our social media pages. New unwrapped toys can also be dropped off at Winnsboro City Hall lobby, Police Department lobby at 501 Main St. or Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital lobby at 719 W Coke Rd, Winnsboro.
Monetary donations can be made by mail to WVFD Christmas Fund, P.O. Box 595, Winnsboro, TX or dropped off at First National Bank on 315 N. Main Street or 210 S. Main St., Winnsboro, TX 75494 (both locations). All donations will receive a letter for tax purposes. Please note in memo of check this is for the Christmas fund.
Thank you so very much for your participation, help, and generosity. We serve a great community and it’s people like you who make it even better! \ Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns, 903-342--3655, or Winnsboro Volunteer Fire Department Email <wvfdtexas@gmail.com>.
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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.)
It's good business here in the Piney Woods of East Texas!
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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]
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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]