SUNDAY November 6, 2022

“Lead from the front."

Audie Murphy

Veterans Day is a time to pause, remember, and express gratitude to heroes who served in the Armed Forces. Perhaps no one will ever match the honors bestowed on Audie Leon Murphy — the most decorated combat soldier in American history — who hailed from Hunt County.

Many leaders of other sorts are making lasting contributions in their communities by promoting the arts at festivals such as the Winnsboro Art & Wine Festival or by continuing traditions such as syrup making in events like Henderson's Syrup Festival.

Learn more about people from the region in our Upper East Side Texans section in the County Line eMagazine. Check out the November/December eEdition for information about more great events around and visit our calendar and Live Music sections. — Lisa Tang

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FEATURE

Regional Festivals Celebrate Visual Arts

Winnsboro continues its 13th annual art and wine festival Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12. Historic Downtown Winnsboro is an official Texas cultural arts district and the Winnsboro Art & Wine festival is its premiere event. Other cities are taking note of Winnsboro's success and starting their own art festivals. READ MORE.

THIS TIME OF YEAR

Remembering Audie Murphy

Audie Leon Murphy was born on June 20, 1925, to Josie Bell (Killian) and Emmett Berry Murphy in Kingston in Hunt County. He is the most decorated combat soldier of World War II, receiving every military combat award for valor available from the U.S. Army as well as French and Belgian awards for heroism. READ MORE.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

Henderson Pours Out For 33rd Annual Syrup Festival

Henderson’s annual flagship festival celebrating the heritage arts and syrup making draws thousands to the Rusk County seat each November. This year’s 33rd festival occurs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 12. READ MORE.

ART & CULTURE

Penny & Sparrow Sing At Liberty Hall

Austin-based Penny & Sparrow bring their folk-indie tunes to Liberty Hall at 8 p.m., Saturday, November 12. The duo includes Andy Baxter and Kyle Jahnke, who started recording indie songs as roommates at the University of Texas in the early 2010s. READ MORE.