SUNDAY July 17, 2022

“All our dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them."

Walt Disney

Everyone loves a great success story. The journey to fame or prosperity often begins inside an ordinary person or group who gain courage, take a leap of faith, and work hard to bring their dream to life.

Sixty years ago a group of developers planned a vacation spot on Lake Texoma. It became the renowned Tanglewood Resort near Denison and is still there today. Another success story was Wiley Post. He could have lived in his hometown of Grand Saline and worked in the salt mines but instead he dreamed of setting aviation records and flying around the world.

County Line Magazine is a source of thousands of stories about places and people in the Upper East Side of Texas that have achieved success. We are privileged to provide stories about people and communities who sparked developments and lasting progress. Our eMagazine offers new stories about people and their ideas every week and our calendar includes the latest events, exhibits, and shows in the region. — Lisa Tang

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"Surfite Split Circle Pendant," by jewelry designer Mary Geisler of Winnsboro. See more on her website.

FEATURE

Relax at Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma

Tanglewood Resort and Conference Center offers luxury accommodations and a variety of activities next to Lake Texoma on the Texas-Oklahoma border. The destination has something for everyone — from fishing and boating to tennis, swimming, a spa, and fine or casual dining with live entertainment.

Construction began in the 1960s and continued later with the addition of the iconic lighthouse tower, the conference center, a world-class golf course, and luxury villas. READ MORE.

THIS TIME OF YEAR

Wiley Post Completes Record Setting Solo Flight

Aviator Wiley Post, originally from Grand Saline, Texas, completed his record-setting around-the-world solo flight on July 22, 1933. He piloted the Winnie Mae from Floyd Bennett Field in New York on July 15 on a non-stop flight to Berlin and continued with several stops through the Soviet Union, Alaska, and Canada. READ MORE.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

Neches River Wildlife Refuge Open to Visitors

In 2014 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated 38 miles of the Neches River in Cherokee County as a national wildlife refuge. The Neches forms the border between Anderson and Cherokee counties.

Today the refuge welcomes hundreds of visitors a month to the 7,200-acre sanctuary. Facilities and activities are being added gradually. Hiking, wildlife observation, education, and photography are currently available. READ MORE.

ART & CULTURE

Michelson Museum Hosts Hoover Watercolor Exhibit

The Michelson Museum of Art in Marshall exhibits juried paintings from the Hoover Watercolor Society of Shreveport’s 64th annual spring exhibition through August 27. READ MORE.