“Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world."

Marilyn Monroe

Projects like the "Botanical Footwear" collage by the Women's Art Force at Winnsboro Center for the Arts remind us of how important collaboration is and how great things can happen when teams pull together. 

In addition to arts collaborations, two other examples of success are featured in this issue.  Leaders in Wood County and the City of Mineola worked hard for decades to improve their communities and are now receiving kudos as two of the best places in Texas for retirees to live. Our story on Red Wine Day also recognizes the proliferation of local wineries.

These are two of the many inspiring stories from the County Line 

eMagazine. Find more things to do in our calendar and Live Music section. — Lisa Tang

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“Botanical Footwear,” multimedia collage by the Women's Art Force of Winnsboro is on display at the 11th Annual Women in the Arts Exhibit through September 24 at Winnsboro Center for the Arts.

Wood County Locations Earn Retiree Destination Honors

Stacker.com and WorldAtlas recently identified Wood County and the City of Mineola as two of the best places in Texas to retire.

Wood County was ranked as the second-best county in Texas to retire to by Stacker.com in an article titled “Top 25 Counties to Retire.” Mineola also received an accolade as a small town that beckons retirees to live within its city limits. READ MORE.

Visit A Vineyard to Celebrate National Red Wine Day

National Red Wine Day is August 28. The Upper East Side of Texas is home to dozens of vineyards and wineries. Many serve a range of wines in award-winning varieties. READ MORE.

FOOD + DRINK

Stuffed Bell Peppers Add Simple Flair And Flavor

With summer vegetable season in full swing one can find a full variety of peppers at the region's farmers' markets. Sometimes we avoid buying the hot peppers because no other vegetable has the ability to set our mouths on fire, but don't pass over their larger cousins — the beautiful bell peppers. READ MORE.

Horner's Art Shapes Up Gallery Main Street Exhibit

An exhibit in downtown Tyler featuring abstract paintings by local artist Ingrid Horner has shaped up nicely. "Shaping Up: Geometric Interactions of Form, Shape, and Color” is on display at Gallery Main Street through September 5. READ MORE.