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East Texas is built on the legacy of strong men and women. In the late 1800’s, when our state was vast and young, pioneers tamed the land, building the towns of today. In the 1930’s, as depression raged, families followed oil into these parts, building schools, paving roads, and laying a foundation for today’s steady growth. In the 1970’s and 80’s, development in the form of planned communities and reservoirs
made way for tens of
thousands of visitors, many of whom decided to stay. Today the
people of East Texas continue to inspire. Here are a few
of their stories.
Addie E. McFarland Community
Center
Lake Country Antique Tractor
Association
Bringing Loved Ones Home
Again
At the Oldest Continually
Operating Theater in Texas
Three Couples Share Their
Passions for Collecting Antique Cars
Grace Community Healthcare
Ministry is changing Wood County—one patient at a time
Our conversation with Dr.
and Mrs. Andy Hawari, Co-Owners of Mineola Eyecare
Unique Bulbs for Warm
Climates
Meet Chris Wiesinger,
founder of the Southern Bulb Company
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Wood County’s first permanent courthouse, built in 1883, stands proudly on the square in Quitman. (Photo courtesy of the Wood County Historical Commission)
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