SUNDAY August 29, 2021
"Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn."
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Few Americans took note of the fledgling Women's National Basketball Association until September 4, 1999, when Teresa Weatherspoon of Pineland, Texas, sank "The Shot" from half-court while playing for the New York Liberty. Down two points against the Houston Comets, the game was all but over for the Liberty if not for her three-point gain. "T-Spoon's" last-minute courage won widespread recognition for the WNBA and women athletes everywhere.

Fast forward 21 years. Weatherspoon is now a WNBA legend and a full-time assistant coach for the National Basketball Association's New Orleans Pelicans and one of 11 women nationwide who now coach for the men's league.

Weatherspoon's journey from tiny Pineland in Sabine County to becoming one of the first female coaches in the NBA is only one of many inspiring stories of women from our region who are making a difference in the world.

Read more stories about inspiring people from the region in County Line's new section, Upper East Side Texans. Learn about art, music, and other cultural happenings in our Events and Destination Guides and throughout the County Line eMagazine. — Lisa Tang
"Ready for Battle." Photograph by Jeanine Michna-Bales on display at PDNB Gallery in Dallas August 28-November 13. Bales' photography essay "Standing Together" chronicles the women's suffrage campaign of Inez Milholland across America in October 1916. Vist the gallery online for more information.
FOOD + DRINK
In this article, food vlogger Lauren Wacaser explains how specialty products from local farmers' markets can elevate weekend gatherings.

"Whether trying something different, making new acquaintances, or simply wanting to avoid the big grocery store, visiting a farmers’ market is worth the trip," she writes.

Click the headline link above for more about Lauren's eclectic finds and for a salsa verde recipe she made with tomatillos from the farmers' market in Canton, Texas.
DESTINATION COUNTY LINE
Tom Finley Park sits on a centrally-located island in Cedar Creek Lake (Reservoir) with beautiful views of the surrounding natural setting. The family-friendly park is maintained by the Friends of Cedar Creek Lake and offers a variety of recreational activities for all ages.

There's a dedicated swimming area with a sandy beach and a playground for children. Shaded picnic tables with grills, boating docks, a fishing pier, and pavilions for groups are available. Click the headline link above to read more in the County Line about this regional treasure.
THIS TIME OF YEAR
On September 4, 1999, the fledgling Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) experienced a legendary moment. Playing for the New York Liberty, Teresa Weatherspoon of Pineland in Sabine County, Texas, sank a shot at half court with 2.4 seconds left on the clock to win (68-67) against the Houston Comets.

It was only the second year of the WNBA’s existence. The lasting image of the moment, now known as “The Shot,” was of Weatherspoon falling over on the floor smiling as her teammates mobbed her from the bench.

Dubbing the shot “One of the most amazing finishes in the WNBA,” the announcer’s comments vividly highlighted the action. Click on the headline link above to read more about this memorable moment in County Line.
ARTS + CULTURE
PDNB Gallery in Dallas features a photo essay by Jeanine Michna-Bales August 28 through November 13. In "Standing Together: Inez Milholland's Final Campaign for Women's Suffrage," Bales follows Milholland's journey on her October 1916 campaign across America to promote women's right to vote.

The struggle for the woman’s vote was an arduous and sometimes violent journey. Bales illustrates, with her camera, Milholland’s 1916 mission, traveling across the country via train and automobile, stopping in cities and towns speaking to crowds of passionate, politically active citizens. Click on the headline link above to read more in County Line about this informative exhibit.
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