CommunityWood County Monitor
Winnsboro Art & Wine Festival set for Nov. 6-7
The 17th annual festival in downtown Winnsboro will offer art, wine, food, live music and free admission.
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HeritageWood County Monitor
Winnsboro livestock show held at Jack Cross Pavilion
The 56th annual Jack Cross Memorial Livestock Show drew exhibitors and spectators to Winnsboro City Park on Oct. 31.
Local HeroesRains County Leader
Rains falls 56-25 to Commerce in Senior night football game
The Rains Wildcats lost to the Commerce Tigers 56-25 on Friday, October 30, in a game the Wildcats' coverage described as close until big plays decided it.
CommunityRains County Leader
Emory Veterans Day Parade set for November 7 with floats and a square ceremony
Organizer Lana Carlisle says many people are helping with the Emory parade, which marks the country's 250th birthday.
CommunityRains County Leader
Emory Deacon Eric Velasquez Needs a Kidney
A member of Emory Baptist Church sought help finding a kidney for deacon Eric Velasquez, who has end-stage renal failure.
Texas WinsRains County Leader
Rains County votes Republican as Democrats win Texas statewide races
Republicans carried Rains County, while Democrats won Texas's top statewide offices, including U.S. Senate and governor.
CommunityRains County Leader
Westyn Mandrell Foundation Holds 4th Annual Westyn's Run 5K
The memorial run took place last Saturday as rain held off long enough for the race to start.
Texas WinsThe Paris News
Former Paris resident James Boswell III earns business master's degree
James Daniel Boswell III received a Master of Business Administration from Baker University in September.
CommunityWood County Monitor
Mineola ISD Education Foundation marks 10 years with $527,100 in teacher grants
The foundation held a reception to celebrate a decade of grants that support Mineola ISD teachers and students.
CommunityThe Henderson News
Mahjong for Literacy fundraiser set for Nov. 7 in Henderson
The Saturday event at First Methodist Church supports Christian Women's Job Corps of Rusk County and offers games for both experienced players and newcomers.
CommunityThe Liberty Vindicator
Lumberton defeats Liberty 42-14 in district football game
Liberty lost to Lumberton 42-14 on Friday night, after a bad snap on a punt led to an early Raiders touchdown.
Local HeroesForney Messenger
Longtime CASA Volunteer Doug Pritchard Retires After 17 Years
Doug Pritchard, a longtime Court Appointed Special Advocate, is retiring from Lone Star CASA after 17 years of work for children in foster care.