“The winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators."

Historian Edward Gibbon

Now in our 22nd year, County Line Magazine continues to bring news of fantastic cultural and lifestyle events from the broad region we call the Upper East Side of Texas.

A few cultural treasures — like Kristin Hannah's new novel The Four Winds — are rooted in other times and places but still appeal to everyone. Regardless of what corner of the world great events, arts, or literature comes from, County Line Magazine readers know we always offer the best.

Find more cultural treasures in County Line Magazine's bimonthly eEdition and visit our eMagazine and calendar for updates. — Lisa Tang

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"Urban Mountain" 24 x 36 inches by Dennis Howard in water-based ink, acrylic, and modeling paste with water colors on raised gessoed panels. See more of his work on Facebook.

Fresh Chef: Going For the Golden Frying Pan

The Longview World of Wonders (WOW) is rounding up young aspiring culinary artists and lovers of food and a good time as they present the Fresh Chef Competition on May 7. It’s open to those already passionate about cooking and amateurs who’ve never attempted to make toast and all levels in between. READ MORE.

Happy Birthday Duane Allen

Happy birthday to Duane Allen, one part of the four-part harmonies of the Oak Ridge Boys. Allen was born April 29, 1943, in the tiny crossroads community of Taylor Town south of Paris, Texas. Before he joined the band he was a DJ at KPLT radio in Paris and he attended Texas A&M University at Commerce. READ MORE.

Silent Auction Benefits Pegasus Horse Ranch

Following the Wings Over Pegasus airshow last Saturday, the Pegasus Project continues to raise funds for horse rescue and rehabilitation for two more days with an online silent auction on eBay. The auction has 50 items in seven different categories, including horses, aviation, apparel, sporting events and more. There are several pairs of Old Gringo boots, art pieces, and quilts. READ MORE.

The Four Winds Book Review

Set in the hard realities that divided a nation during the Great Depression of the 1930s and the enduring battle between the haves and the have nots, the story’s heroine is a testament to hope, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit to survive adversity.

Throughout the book, readers champion Elsa — often frustratingly so — to find her own voice and live in her own power. Before long, we find that each brave step she takes is her power, a faint light that refuses to dim and grows stronger throughout her story. READ MORE.