250 Touchstones

County Line Magazine Highlights the Region One Person, One Community at a Time

County Line Magazine’s goal to highlight beautiful things in the Upper East Side of Texas over the past 26 years has culminated in a massive collection of stories told one person, one community at a time. Below are 250 touchstones from those stories, forever part of the tapestry of people, places, and experiences that shifted the planet a bit.

The topics chosen are divided into seven categories: The Arts, Experiences, Food & Wine, Music, Nature, People, and Places.

To dig deeper on these topics and much more, explore the County Line archives in The Portal to Texas History.

THE ARTS

Art & Artists. The arts are recognized as integral to the lives of the people and essential to healthy, vibrant, and equitable communities across the district. It was a priority from the start for County Line Magazine content, and the arts-related topics only picked up speed as the years went on. Find hundreds of artists, galleries, and creative talks on the arts in the archives.
Tyler Museum of Art. Nestled on a tree-shaded site on the Tyler Junior College campus, the museum has welcomed more than a million visitors to exhibition and educational events since 1971.
Longview Museum of Fine Arts. Bringing exhibitions, classes, and creativity to the region since 1972.
Winnsboro Center for the Arts. Celebrating 25 years this year, there are few art centers anywhere in a town of 3,500 that rival all this one brings to the region including concerts, education, exhibitions, theatre, and outstanding special events throughout the year.
Creative Arts Center. Art shows, music, and more in Bonham.
Gallery 211. An Athens organization featuring ongoing exhibitions, classes, and other uplifting community activities.
Flying Fish Gallery. Randy and Sherri Martin opened Flying Fish Gallery in Ben Wheeler in 2009 to showcase their own kinetic sculptures and reclamation art, but soon opened it to other artists to help them present their art to the public as well. Although the shop has long since closed, and Randy passed away in 2025, the ripple effects of their creations there still resonate across Upper East Side Texas today.
Gallery Main Street. Fine art gallery in downtown Tyler.
Castles for Birds. Joseph Hopps said, with a bit of a twinkle in his eye, that the sky’s the limit at Arbor Castle Birdhouses in Edom where his creations look as much like magical fairy homes as they do havens for feathered friends. Most come with stairs, ladders, turrets, dormers, and, often, two-story entryways under copper or gourd roofs.
Street Murals. The rise in the number of well-chosen public art murals on buildings keeps creativity and historic messaging in plain view of communities across the region.
Anup Bhandari. The late Anup Bhandari of Longview was one of those amazing people who made the world a better place in a big way before his life was cut too short. Besides gifting the world with his colorful art, he spent a great deal of time giving back and created the Healing Art Project for the homeless of Newgate Mission.
Rob Toups. “There is no education without arts education. Somebody competent only in numbers and science is not going to be a success in anything without understanding the human experience we all live day to day in terms of emotion, desires and ambition,” says Rob Toups, director of bands and fine arts for Canton schools.
The Art of Norman Rockwell. In 2000, American Life and Storytelling: The Art of Norman Rockwell became the Tyler Museum of Art’s most attended exhibition, a record it still holds to this day. County Line Magazine was proud to be involved through its partnership with Dairy Palace in Canton.
John Biggers Wall. Incredible story of a beautiful mural created by Dr. John Thomas Biggers, PhD, for a rural school showing the progress of education among descendants of the enslaved. The mural ended up discarded in an old barn for many years, then rescued and restored by a group of caring people. It is now in its own climate-controlled room at Northeast Texas Community College.
Student Art Contests. Giving thousands of young artists a place to bloom in the past 25 years, several art museums and organizations hold annual contests and exhibitions.
Community Theatre. Community theatre was one of the few performing arts consistently happening in small towns in the region when County Line began 25 years ago. Although some have come and gone, others have ramped up significantly and it continues to be a favorite way for residents and visitors alike to spend their time.
Texas Shakespeare Festival. Kilgore’s theatrical experiences with high-caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Entertainment Venues. Venues in the region upped their entertainment offerings considerably in the past few years including the Municipal City Hall Performance Center in Marshall; the Greenville Municipal Auditorium and Texan Theater in Greenville; Caldwell Auditorium, Liberty Hall, Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center, and Cowan Center in Tyler; Whatley Center for Performing Arts in Mount Pleasant; Banita Creek Hall and W.M. Turner Auditorium in Nacogdoches; Belcher Center, Theatre Longview, and Maude Cobb Convention Center in Longview; Hopkins County Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Perot Theater in Texarkana; Winnsboro Center for the Arts; and Henderson County Performing Arts Center.
Poetry. Poetry became a regular part of County Line Magazine almost from the very beginning. Providing an outlet for children and adults in this way brought forth lovely and meaningful words to readers. Each issue published several poems and a contest was held annually with the winning poems published. More than a few of the young poets said the opportunity to take part changed their lives.
Book Authors. Herb Marlow. Joe Landsdale, Hank O’Neal, Matthew McConaughey, Colleen Hoover to name a few.
Artsview Children’s Theatre. Changing lives since 2004 through education, outreach, and the performing arts.
Linda Lucas Hardy. Omaha, Texas, artist frequently featured in the pages and a cover or two.
JD Cole. Nacogdoches artist featured on the cover and frequently noted over the years.
Maureen Killaby. Lindale artist frequently voted Best Artist in the region and featured often.
David Hendley. Maydelle, Texas, is home to Old Farmhouse Pottery, the working studio of artist David Hendley.
Kerian Massey. Callender Lake artist’s work is regularly included.
Pine Mills Pottery. Operated by artists Daphne and Gary Hatcher for decades near Mineola, their exquisite handmade pottery and educational opportunities and were a huge arts influence for the region.
Lisa Hilbers. Her outstanding images are often featured in the pages and covers of County Line Magazine.
William Young. Palestine artist blends realism and surrealism into his paintings.
Winnsboro Art & Wine Festival.This popular, juried annual festival features talented participating artists and award-winning Texas wineries.
Horsehair Pottery. Find beautiful pottery by Cindy Fuqua in East Texas galleries and art shows throughout the year.
Gary Bachers. Amazing artist with an incredible story of resilience and second chances.
Longview Ballet Theatre. Find stories of founder Pat George Mitchell and students like Beckanne Sisk who has become very successful in the ballet world.
Texas Shakespeare Festival. High quality, professional theatre productions based in Kilgore.
Sculpture Gardens & Art Tour. Features two sculpture gardens with the works of internationally acclaimed artists James Surls and Glenna Goodacre and more than 70 other professional artists in Henderson, Kaufman, and Van Zandt Counties, and a complementary book.
Junebug Summer Fair. The Forge Bar & Grill in Ben Wheeler holds this annual event featuring professional and up-and-coming artisans, music, live performances of Lyra artists, fire dancers, craft cocktails, and food using local and sustainable ingredients.
Other Noted Artists & Arts Organizations. Dan Harrison, Joe Dan Boyd, Edgar Sotelo, The Old Firehouse, Adrian Hall, Edward H. Garcia, Cheryl Hicks, Kelly Christine Musgraves, Karen Musgraves, Jenny Wingfield, Darrell Lindsey, Bobbye Koncak, Barbara Richert, Pat Rawlings, Daniela Matchael, Ine Burke, Franklin County Arts Alliance, Van Zandt Arts & Cultural District Foundation, Culture Club Art Gallery, The Kimbells, The Blade Bar, David Tripp, Randall Ricketts, The Great Debaters, Spring Parnell, Tyler Film Festival, Reel East Texas, Terry Crum, Jim Willis, Ava Arnold, Randy Mallory, Ryan Ayers, Linda Ayers, Chris Brown, Wendy Floyd, Brandon Adams, Craig D. Blackmon, Dave Shultz, Stan Johnson, Marshall Regional Arts Council, Ben Wheeler Arts & Historic District Foundation, Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council, Whatley Center for the Performing Arts and endless others who keep creativity constantly at work for the region.

EXPERIENCES

The Letters. The letters received from County Line readers in the first 20 years or so helped keep the sails flying and often defined the direction of the magazine’s content. With statements like “This is the greatest treasure of a magazine EVER,” how could they not. All that positive feedback truly inspired the magazine’s longevity and much of the gratitude is captured in the archives. The letters stopped coming as much in the last few years as everything went digital and feedback was relegated to social media.
Caddo Culture. Find detailed history of the Caddo Indians of Northeast Texas at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site in Alto.
Annual Festivals. The Upper East Side of Texas is home to some of the oldest festivals and other special events in Texas. Long-standing car shows, holiday parades and events, rodeos, fishing tournaments, county fairs, and carnivals are too numerous to mention individually. Historic home tours are also popular in this region and have been going on for many decades. The increase in the number of creative annual festivals and other events grows each decade.
The Pulpwood Queens. The Pulpwood Queens Book Club began in 2000 in a small hair salon — Beauty and the Book — in Jefferson, then Hawkins, owned by Kathy Murphy. With hundreds of chapters around the world, their annual convention brought authors and their fans together for much fun including the Great Big Hair Ball.
The Best. Each year in January County Line Magazine published a list of readers favorite places, food, arts, attractions, and more. It was a fun time to highlight good things about the region. It gave noted businesses and towns a boost and gave readers a lot of new ideas for things to do. Many readers reported that they’d take the lists and use them to plan out fun things to do all year.
Honoring Veterans. People in the Upper East Side of Texas respect and honor veterans at every opportunity. Tributes, memorials, traveling Vietnam wall and other projects, and many beautiful veterans parks are found all over the region.
Tribute to Van Zandt County WWII Veterans. The County Line published a special edition to honor veterans on the 60th anniversary of Pearl Harbor in 2001 and cosponsored a USO show that included more than 1,100 attendees at Canton Civic Center with the 17-piece Tyler Big Band providing period music, and more entertainment. Area high school students interviewed more than 100 World War II veterans and learned valuable lessons. One said, “I read about it in the history books but these guys were actually there and I finally understand.” Many of the veterans said this was the first time they had ever talked about their experiences. Most of them were overjoyed at the attention. One attendee asked a veteran to pose with her baby so she’d always have a photo with an American hero. The veteran agreed with tears in his eyes.
Women’s Gatherings Break Down Divisive Barriers. A Facebook post from a Muslim neighbor experiencing fear because of his faith in Tyler, inspired interfaith group meetings and support systems.
East Texas Welcomes Victims of Hurricane Katrina. Scenes of people weeping because they didn’t know if family members were dead or alive, songs and prayers for comfort, volunteers working sometimes 14 to 20 hours a day to help people in need. Those fleeing from Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana found the best of humanity with extended handshakes and hugs from welcoming East Texans.
Pet Rescue & Care. East Texans take their pets seriously. Many well-supported rescue services are in the area finding homes for abandoned furry friends and others train pets to help people lead better quality of life through therapy.
Pegasus Project. Allyson and Mike DeCanio started The Pegasus Project in 2009, rescuing, rehabilitating, retraining, and rehoming hundreds of neglected and abused horses, donkeys, and mules.
Wildlife Refuges. Landowners in ranches all over the region raise and care for zebras, red deer, antelopes, elephants, giraffes, llamas, wildebeests, monkeys, tigers, lions, bears, kangaroos, camels, and other animals whose ancestors came from Africa, India, Himalaya Mountains, Australia, Asia, and other places around the world.
Black Beauty Ranch. A 1400acre animal sanctuary in Murchison, Texas, providing lifelong care and natural habitats for rescued wildlife and farm animals.
Goats. From cheese and milk, to skin care and yoga, goats make everything better.
Shepherds Watch and Weave. Shepherds in the Upper East Side of Texas talk about their flocks and the products they help create.
Pandemic Pause. March 2020 had people around the world pivoting all aspects of their lives as they tried to figure out how to best manage the dangers of the COVID virus. County Line Magazine began rounding up hundreds of ways for people to safely spend their time with safe fun and educational activities.
East Texas Trains. Railroads in their heydays changed the way people lived in East Texas, and continue to play an important role today. It is said that towns were “born, nurtured, or killed at the whim of railroad planners.” Railways are woven throughout the Upper East Side of Texas and museums and refurbished train depots capture the history of an era that is never far away from the ambiance today.
Cowboy Culture. Trail rides and rodeos fuse with art, music, and poetry.
Black Cowboys. Bringing Black contributions to country music and western history to the forefront of popular culture
The Ezekiel Airship. Almost flying before the Wright brothers, the dream of Reverend Burrell Cannon continues to spark enthusiasm with a replica in the Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Museum in Pittsburg.
Country Roads. A frequent topic with those admiring the beauty and slower pace of backroads and byways meandering through the region.
Fire Ant Festival. One of America’s most unusual festivals in Marshall, Texas.
Fall Feral Hog Festival. The official Wild Hog Capital of Texas holds an event each year with a hog queen’s pageant, parade, live music, cook-off, kids zone, pig races, hog calling contest, and more.
Motorized Bar Stool Races. The main attraction is the souped up motorized carts racing down Highway 279 in Ben Wheeler Other festivities include artist vendors, street food, green beer, Irish tacos, leprechaun egg rolls, and live music all day.
Texas Rose Festival. Celebrating the role of the rose-growing industry in Tyler since 1933, activities include a queen and her court in elaborate, museum-quality gowns, a Queen’s Tea, and the Rose Parade amidst a backdrop of thousands of vibrant roses.
Sail with Scott. A great adventure on Lake Ray Hubbard from The Harbors in Rockwall.
Great Texas Balloon Race. The largest sanctioned hot air balloon race in Texas, this three-day world-class competition also includes concerts, a balloon glow, and drone show in Longview.
Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival. The Official Bluebonnet City of Texas is home to more than 40 miles of mapped driving bluebonnet trails, the oldest such trails known in the state. During the third weekend of April a festival is held in celebration of the blue beauties that includes arts and crafts, tasty food, kid’s activities, wine tastings, and live music.
Heritage Syrup Festival. Ribbon cane syrup making takes center stage in Henderson with other activities including folk art and sawmill demonstrations, carousel rides, antique tractors, storytelling, live music, square dancing, pony rides, chili cook-off, and children’s section.
Wonderland of Lights. A magical site in Marshall during the holidays with millions of white lights and activities that include an outdoor ice-skating rink, vintage carousel, train, and a collection of tiny houses making up Santa’s village with the backdrop of the 1901 historic Harrison County Courthouse.
Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration. Visitors are invited to enjoy the delicate beauty of the dogwood trees in Davey Dogwood Park in Palestine and the surrounding area. Activities are scheduled each weekend to complement the celebration including excursion train rides at the Texas State Railroad, the Farm & Flower Market at the Farmers Market, a play at the historic Texas Theatre, and much more.
Autumn Trails.Since 1958, Winnsboro has a full month of scheduled activities taking place with self-guided driving tours of the beautiful fall foliage surrounding the town.
Hopkins County Dairy Festival & Balloon Fest.In Sulphur Springs since 1959, activities include a hot air balloon festival, parade, Texas State Championship Ice Cream Freeze Off, carnival, street dance, museum and learning center, and a variety of dairy-related events.
Tour De Paris.Takes place in Paris since 1985 featuring multiple routes tailored to riders of all skill levels, including 14 and 24 mile off-road on the Northeast Texas Trail and five county routes.
New London School Explosion. A tragedy that shook the nation and continues to shape the region today.
Higher Education. Northeast Texas is home to 25 colleges and universities and hundreds of programs aimed at getting youth through high school and on to higher learning facilities to improve quality of life.
Things to Do. The number of fun things to do in the region increased dramatically over the past 26 years. In the early years, the staff had to dig deep to get a list together that would include such things as pool tournaments at the local VFW, karaoke, and bingo. Today, there are so many opportunities, the magazine often refers readers to individual town sites for help in capturing them all.
Highway 80. Goes through Kaufman, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Gregg, and Harrison counties before entering Louisiana. Twice a year, a giant Hi-Way 80 Sale takes place with vendors set up along the highway.
Texas State Railroad. Twenty-five mile adventure between Rusk and Palestine, Texas.
Other Experiences. Big Foot, New York Texas Zip Lines, Mardi Gras Upriver, Bluebird Festival, Buffalo Girls Chili Cook-off, Mercy Ships, Art of Peace Festival, Malakoff Man, Star Gazing, Hatch Green Chili Festival, Eagle Fest, Dogwood Fairy Gardens, A Woman’s Place, Hot Pepper Festival, Barn Quilt Trails, and Caldwell Zoo.

FOOD & WINE

East Texas Wine Explosion. Vineyards and wineries popped up all around East Texas over the last 25 years.
Berry Picking. In season berries are the best with plenty of growers in the region.
Farm to Table. Locally grown; most tasty; good for health, economy, and the planet; and deeply ingrained in the fabric of life in the Upper East Side of Texas.
Forge Fresh. An excellent example of a successful farm-to-table event was covered in the March/April 2020 County Line Magazine. Taking place in the outdoor gardens of the Forge Bar & Grill in Ben Wheeler, guests described it as the ultimate culinary experience. All ingredients in the seven-course feast, down to the salt from Grand Saline, were sourced from the region.
Farmers Markets. Farmers in many small towns throughout the region sell their bounty on Saturdays at least April through October and some year around. Many of those started as roadside stands and are now full-blown destination-worthy events with entertainment, picnic areas, and food demonstrations.
Culinary Tourism. Experts in culinary tourism discuss roles of farmers, restaurant staff, and special event managers.
Tara Vineyards & Winery. A destination dining and wine experience surrounded by rolling hills, forests, a vineyard and the Tara Inn, a historic 1880s home with rental rooms available.
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards. A perfect destination in the Pittsburg suburbs, the facility makes its own wines and features wine tastings, along with a restaurant menu designed so the meals pair well with the wines. There are several lodging facilities near Pittsburg and one of them, adjacent to Los Pinos, is appropriately called Relax and Wine Down. Three casitas offer concierge-style service to help guests create a customized destination experience.
Enoch’s Stomp. Award-winning wines from beautiful vineyards in Harleton, Texas, with a restaurant and overnight villas.
Landon Winery. Established in 2005, they produce quality wines from their largest location in Greenville and branched out into numerous locations across North Texas.
Kiepersol Estates. A Texas food, wine and spirits destination with a restaurant, tasting rooms and production facilities, vacation rentals, and an RV park all set against a backdrop of beautiful vineyards.
Piney Woods Wine Trail. A group of wineries dotting the countryside of the region hold festivals and other special events.
Full Quiver Farm. Operated by a Mennonite farming family that has a small store in Kemp, Texas, their outstanding products are also sold at popular grocers across the Southwest and at regional farmers’ markets.
Lindale Candy Company. A must visit for any sweets lover, the candy shop — operating since 1946 — is one of the last original hand-pulling operations for peppermint and it also sells gourmet chocolates in all shapes and sizes with seasonal twists.
Greenburg Turkeys. World-famous culinary favorite made in Tyler.
Saxon Tomatoes. Delicious tomatoes grown in fields around Ben Wheeler, Texas, available at a roadside stand next to an old farmhouse and shipped to high restaurants.
The Villages Resort at Lake Palestine. Lake Palestine has a surface area of more than 23,000 acres in parts of Anderson, Cherokee, Henderson, and Smith counties. It has many marinas and camping areas, and several golf courses. The Villages Resort at Lake Palestine is a popular getaway destination with loads of water sports and other activities including scenic horseback trail rides, eighteen-hole mini-golf course, and a year-round indoor waterpark.
Noonday Onions. Certified Noonday Sweet Onions are grown within a 10-mile radius of Noonday, Texas, and are shipped all over the country and found at regional farmers’ markets and roadside stands.
Oxbow Bakery. Tasty pies galore.
Dairy Palace. “World Famous” hamburgers located near Interstate 20 in Canton, Texas.
Four Winds Steakhouse. Consistently voted best steakhouse in the region with Chef Frank Rumore at the helm.
Efurd Orchards. Located three miles south of Pittsburg is perhaps the largest roadside produce stand in the region.
Other Food & Wine. Red 55 Winery, Haute Goat Creamery, Nutty’s Peanut Butter, Blackburn Syrup, Laura’s Cheesecake, Sweet Shop USA, Greer Farm, Between Friends Homemade Fudge, Bryan’s Cheesecakes, Eilenberger Bakery, Collin Street Bakery, White Fox Vineyard, Green Goat Winery, Sadler’s, Liefie Li Vine, Popkens Pickles, Wolf Brand Chili.

MUSIC

Live Music. The region gave birth to a large number of up and coming and famous musicians and live music is a regular part of the culture of many communities.
Don Henley. Eagles legend Don Henley grew up in Linden in Cass County. He released a solo album called Cass County in 2015 to honor the region that nurtured him during his formative years.
Kacey Musgraves. She was only about 12 years old when County Line began 25 years ago, but even so, her name was already appearing on the pages. She was performing at local music festivals and released an album in 2000 with friend Alina Tatum during their time performing together as the Texas Two Bits. She’s been featured on the magazine cover a record four times, a testament to her many achievements and trailblazing career that is stronger than ever today around the globe.
Miranda Lambert. The Lindale, Texas, hometown girl is one of the top country music stars in the nation. Featured in County Line while still a teenager just starting out her career, keeping up with her accomplishments is a joy.
Ruthie Foster. Born in Mineola, the popular singer-songwriter has performed in the Upper East Side of Texas more than a few times in the past 25 years.
Ally Venable. Just 14 years old when she released her first EP, this Kilgore native is an amazing talent winning awards around the globe for her blues rock guitar performances.
Meredith Crawford. Sixteen-year-old Meredith Crawford won a Texas Talent Search contest held in Canton and landed the cover of County Line Magazine in July 2006. Twenty years later she’s better than ever and bringing the party to venues all over Texas.
John DeFoore. Master musician and teacher John DeFoore purchased the Beckham Hotel in Mineola in 1989 and ran a performing/jam venue called the Piney Woods Pickin’ Parlor for 17 years. He also opened DeFoore Music Institute where he helped to create such noted artists as Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, Michelle Shocked, Casey Rivers, Jeff Allen, Jon Wolfe, Riley Thompson, Kadie Lynn and many others.
Mount Vernon Music. A restored prairie-style 1907 church-turned-concert-hall on Leftwich Street is the home of Mount Vernon Music Association. Founders and trained classical musicians Mark and Ute Miller and invited guests present a full season of concerts throughout the year. The couple also does extensive outreach, bringing age-tailored performances of musical storytelling into schools and “Musical Lifelines” concerts to long-term care facilities throughout East Texas.
Tribute to Townes Van Zandt. The Forge in Ben Wheeler holds this annual event featuring singer-songwriters performing and paying tribute to the late Townes Van Zandt, one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 20th century.
Athens Old Fiddlers Contest & Reunion. Since 1932, held annually on the Athens, Texas, downtown square.
Legacy of the Country Blues. An impressive list of country blues legends got their start in the cotton fields of this region including T-Bone Walker, Linden; Freddie King, Gilmer; Henry “Ragtime Texas” Thomas, Big Sandy; Alger “Texas” Alexander, Crockett; Blind Lemon Jefferson, Coutchman; Robert Ealey, Texarkana; and Henry Qualls, Elmo, to name a few.
Bob Wills Fiddle Festival & Contest. Greenville honors the life and music of Bob Wills with fiddling contest, concerts, dance, and more.
Bugs Henderson. One of the nation’s loudest (by his own admission) and best (in others’ words) guitar players.
Adler & Hearne. Home based in Winnsboro, singer-songwriter duo Lynn Adler and Lindy Hearne take their spirited blend of original Texas folk with hints of blues, jazz, country, and bluegrass to listening rooms across the country. They were on the impressive touring roster for the Texas Commission on the Arts for many years. In 2005, they founded Crossroads Music Company, a premiere listening room, in downtown Winnsboro. They introduced many East Texans to legends like Ralph Stanley, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Druha Trava, Brian Burns, Rhett Butler, Jimmy LaFave, and performed there themselves along with their talented family.
Sunny Sweeney. Keeping up with the talented Longview native Sunny Sweeney’s music career over the years is never boring.
Guy Clark. Legendary singer-songwriter with a stellar reputation in East Texas.
Action Sound. A popular music store in little Hawkins, Texas, owned by Kelly Barber, with massive amounts of guitars and other instruments.
Music City Texas Theater. Presenting outstanding shows in Linden, Texas, since 2003.
Heather Little. Extraordinary singer songwriter whose vibe is felt all over East Texas.
Oldtime String Shop. Located in a 100-year old building on the downtown Nacogdoches town square, owners Steve and Sheryl Hartz operate a general mercantile store, fix musical instruments, and hold weekly jam sessions.
Van Cliburn. Kilgore is the hometown of the late Van Cliburn, and is where he learned to play piano before going on to world-wide recognition including winning the inaugural International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1958 during the Cold War.
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. Honors those born in Texas who made outstanding contributions to country music.
Symphonic Sounds. Numerous orchestras in the region provide an in-depth look at the value of enduring classical music including the East Texas Symphony Orchestra, Longview Symphony Orchestra, Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra, Marshall Symphony Orchestras, East Texas Youth Orchestra, and Sherman Symphony Orchestra.
Blake Neely. Born and raised in Paris, Texas, Blake Neely is an award-winning music composer for many Hollywood film projects.
Kyser Capo. The gadget that changed lives for many guitar players around the world was invented and produced in Canton, Texas.
Ray Price. Country music crooner Ray Price was born in Perryville between Winnsboro and Pittsburg and became a world-famous entertainer.
Jim Reeves. One of the earliest pioneers of the Nashville sound, Jim Reeves — born in Galloway in Panola County — played a significant role in the development of country music.
Pickin’ in the Pines. Took place twice a year near Pine Mills, presented by musician T-Roy Miller and his family to make music and camp out and hear the likes of, from time to time, roots legends including Guy Clark.
Boogie Woogie Highway. The rhythm of the Texas and Pacific Railroad steam engine trains — running parallel to Highway 59 between Marshall and Texarkana — made its way into a genre of music called boogie woogie. Two other influences were ragtime — made famous by composer and pianist Scott Joplin who was born and raised in the region — and jazz, which entered the area via steamboats bringing people and goods to Jefferson from New Orleans.
Will Jennings. One piece of East Texas’ rich musical heritage, Jennings grew up in Tyler and Chapel Hill. Among many other popular songs, he wrote “My Heart Will Go On,” which won an Oscar as sung by Celine Dion for the movie Titanic.
Adam Carroll. Tyler’s Adam Carroll was a well-established talented Texas singer songwriter by the time County Line started in 2000. He brought his imaginative, humorous songs back to the region many times over the years.
Henry “Ragtime Texas” Thomas. An extraordinary early musician from Big Sandy, Texas, his influence is still felt today.
Kenneth Threadgill. The First Father of Live Texas Music was born near Greenville and honored with a concert series for many years.
Billy Joe Shaver. From honky tonks to tent revivals, Corsicana native Billy Joe Shaver could hold a crowd anywhere in the palm of his hand.
Leon Payne. One of the greatest songwriters of all time is from the little community of Grit near Alba, Texas, in Wood County. Blind since he was a child, Leon Payne wrote thousands of songs, many of which became big hits and continue to be enjoyed today by people all over the world.
Texas Music. It’s impossible to name all the incredibly talented singer-songwriters who performed in venues throughout the region in the last 26 years, both visiting and local. Their impact on changing the vibe in the region is significant.
Wesley Pruitt. Talented musician from Canton, Texas.
The Gillette Brothers. Award-winning cowboy musicians and poets, brothers Guy and Pipp Gillette were home based in Lovelady, Texas, and ran the Camp Street Café in Crockett.
Max & Heather Stalling. The country gentleman and singer-songwriter and his talented wife, fiddler and singer formerly with blacktopGYPSY, are harmoniously entwined with the music scene in the Upper East Side of Texas.
Blaze Foley. The story and impactful music of songwriter Blaze Foley is introduced to East Texas through connections in Athens including a music venue and a restaurant called Yelof’s (his name spelled backwards) open for a while to honor him.
Cas Haley. Paris, Texas, native specializes in reggae-influenced music.
Johnny Mathis. Gilmer, Texas, native who became an international sensation with an angelic voice and his romantic ballads.
Other Music Notes. blacktopGYPSY, Wes Jeans, Neal McCoy, Ruby Allmond, Linda Davis, LeeAnn Womack, Shy Blakeman, Don Williams, Michael O’Neal, Chris Tomlin, Ovid Stevens, Grant Cook, Matthew Davidson, Bellamy Brothers, Dogwood Jamboree, Reo Palm Isle, Lou Ann Petty, Lynn Groom, Aubrey Lynn England, T-Bone Walker Blues Fest, Eisley, Amber Carrington, Richard Bowden, Jimmy LaFave, Matt Bradshaw, Hannah Kirby, Ryan Beaver, Kadie Lynn, Uncle Lucius, Purple Hull Sisters, Robin Hood Brians, Pauline Reese, Mundt Music, Mouse and the Traps, Kevin Tinney, Chase Glover, Owen Tiner, Chris Rasco, Art Sherrod Jr, Lauren Alexander, Jenn Ford, Kevin Galloway, and so many more.

NATURE

Mrs. Lee’s Daffodil Gardens. Thousands of golden daffodils bloom each year over about 28 acres near Gladewater.
Fall Foliage. Best autumn transformational scenes in all of Texas.
Wildflowers & Flower Trails. Spring in the Upper East Side of Texas is full of colorful blooms along roadways and in well-manicured gardens with azaleas, dogwoods, bluebonnets, redbuds, paintbrushes, irises, daffodils, and so many more.
Gardens of East Texas. Stroll through Longview Arboretum, East Texas Arboretum in Athens, Blue Moon Gardens in Edom, Wood County Arboretum & Botanical Gardens in Quitman, the Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden in Nacogdoches, and the Tyler Rose Garden.
Parks & Recreation. More than 15 Texas State Parks in this corner of the state are top notch, offering hiking, biking, boating, and other recreation and hundreds of city parks provide residents and visitors spaces for enjoying nature and activities.
Davey Dogwood Park in Palestine. One of the most visited parks in the region year-round, especially when the dogwoods are in bloom and for those who enjoy the eight miles of unincorporated hiking and biking trails and picnic areas.
Caddo Lake. The mystical 25,000-acre Caddo Lake is draped with Spanish moss from towering bald cypress trees among a maze of bayous. Some of the cypress trees in the swamp are more than 400 years old.
Sunrise-Sunset. Readers never tire of seeing the sun’s comings and goings in the region in person or captured by area photographers.
Pesky Critters. From bats, to wild hogs, to fire ants, snakes, mosquitoes and more, the experts give us the low down on managing a few of the drawbacks to rural living.
Birds. Birdwatching is rated way high on the list of joyful sites by residents and visitors alike.
Lake Fork. A world-class bass fishery and popular bird watching area.
Mineola Nature Preserve. A regional treasure for outdoor lovers.

PEOPLE

Two Families, One Heart. A story of musician Andie Kay Joyner’s organ transplants, her donor, and his family.
Butterfly Snuggles. Thelma Barker and Lucille Geddie teamed up to provide thousands of small quilts to children in need.
Pleasant Hill Quilters. Clad in colorful handmade bonnets and aprons, the Pleasant Hill Quilters of Linden, Texas, work to decode and preserve a cryptic fragment of history, explaining how multitudes of illiterate people escaped slavery. Through meticulous quilting patterns and robust song performances, they offer a glimpse into a classified American past.
Margo Martindale. The award-winning Hollywood actress from Jacksonville, Texas, is as much fun in person as the characters she plays.
Susanna Clark. The wife of singer-songwriter Guy Clark, and an artist in her own right, Susanna Clark is best known as the muse to him and others, including legendary songwriter Townes Van Zandt. After her death, her family scattered some of her ashes in a field where she played as a child near her beloved hometown of Atlanta, Texas.
Sully Sullenberger. Aviation hero Sully Sullenberger gave an interview to County Line for the January 2021 cover story that includes his growing up in Grayson County and his learning flying and leadership skills in rural East Texas.
Fiddle Making Man. County Line Magazine publisher P.A. Geddie’s father T.D. Geddie was a fiddle maker among many other creative skills.
Opal Lee. Grandmother of Juneteenth got much of her inspiration and determination in her birth town of Marshall, Texas.
Terry Fator. The ventriloquist’s talent won him the number one spot on the TV show America’s Got Talent and County Line Magazine snared his first interview after the win as he prepared to perform in East Texas in 2007.
Charlotte Brown. An inspiring story of a blind 15-year-old pole vaulter from Emory.
Charlie Ogilvie. Dr. Charles Dean Ogilvie was a physician from Dallas, then East Texas, who ran Arc Ridge Ranch wildlife sanctuary near Ben Wheeler. He was an award-winning marathon runner well into his seventies and was often seen running or bicycling the country roads of Van Zandt County. He died July 3, 2010.
Vern Dailey. County Line was fortunate to feature the talents of Vern Dailey and his Kids’ Korner cartoons for more than 10 years. For nearly 30 years before, Vern was the hand and imagination behind Muffin, Mr. Wiggly Worm, and other characters on the “Mr. Peppermint” TV show with his co-creator Jerry Haynes. Here’s something he wrote that gives a good idea of the spark he brought to the world: “I love to hear the birds singing, and bells on ice cream trucks ringing. I like the cool April showers and butterflies kissing blushing flowers. Marshmallow clouds in a grape juice sky and kites wiggling their tails as they fly. And ice cream cones stacked three gobs high!”
Tom Perryman. DJ Tom Perryman was a breath of fresh air on the radio for a career that spanned six decades.
Henry Lewis. He’ll meet you at two in the morning if he knows you are coming.
Kris Hunt. Los Angeles screenwriter, producer and actor Kris Hunt was inspired by his colorful upbringing in Upper East Side Texas.
Tex Ritter. The singing cowboy from Carthage, Texas, left a long legacy through his body of work and his talented children and grandchildren.
Matthew McConaughey. A big cover story for County Line Magazine in 2014 as writer Elizabeth Branco secured an exclusive interview with East Texas native Matthew McConaughey. The magazine kept up with McConaughey through the years, including with the release of his book, Greenlights, which captures some of his time living in Longview.
Yogi in the Bible Belt. Yoga master Summer Smith was featured first in County Line Magazine’s August 2007 cover story about her yoga studio and practice in Canton. She went on to produce a project called Yogi in the Bible Belt and contributed numerous articles on well being over the years.
Gussie Nell Davis & the Kilgore Rangerettes. Northeast Texas born, raised, and influencer of precision drill teams around the world, starting with a high school in Greenville, then founding the famous high kickers, the Kilgore Rangerettes.
Edward H. Garcia. Author of lovely poetry and short stories.
Tom Geddie. Author of poetry, many County Line articles, and coordinator for the annual poetry contest.
Don Meredith. Born in Mount Vernon, Texas, he became a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, commentator, and actor.
Patti Ramey & Jeremy Light. These two County Line contributors regularly wrote book and restaurant reviews. Bonding over that helped them get together long enough to fall in love and they married in 2011.
Brandon Maxwell. Longview, Texas-born luxury fashion designer to high profile clients.
Sissy Spacek. Born and raised in Quitman, Texas, where she says helped shape the rest of her life and acting career.
Other Famous Folks. Jamie Foxx, Sandy Duncan, Doolie Wilson, Tye Sheridan, Forest Whitaker, and Montana Jordan.
Lady Bird Johnson. Karnack, Texas, is the childhood home of Lady Bird Johnson.
Bessie Coleman. Bessie Coleman was born in Atlanta, Texas, and became the first woman of African and Native American descent to earn a pilot’s license. Known for performing aerobatics, her nickname was “Brave Bessie” and she encouraged women and minorities to reach for their dreams. Her story continues to inspire people around the world.
Cattle Baron John Chisum. One of the first ranchers to run his cattle herds from Texas into New Mexico, John Simpson Chisum has a nuanced story that includes entanglements with the notorious Billy the Kid and a long legacy of successors through the children he had with Jensie, his common-law, formerly enslaved wife.
Carroll Shelby. Famous race car driver and classic sports car designer Carroll Shelby was the son of a rural Texas mailman born in Leesburg between Winnsboro and Pittsburg in 1923, who went on to high acclaim with the design of the Shelby Cobra sports car and the ever-popular Ford Mustang.
Karen Silkwood. Longview native whose story was told in the movie Silkwood, featuring Meryl Streep, Cher, and Kurt Russell. She was a nuclear whistle blower and labor union activist whose suspicious death is still a mystery.
The Legend of Wild Willie. A tale of a man that took a hillside at the edge of the “world’s largest flea market” in downtown Canton, Texas, and turned it into an 1800s pioneer and western-themed mountain town, before his life ended in ultimate Old West fashion.
Women Making History. Historian Elvis Allen began offering stories of women in the first year of the magazine and writers continued to highlight women’s accomplishments ever since. From Texas Women of Strong Will written in March of 2002 to Where Are the Women in March of 2026, it remains one of the publications top priorities to hear the voices of women. Some of the pioneering women covered include Ima Hogg, Mary Kate Hunter, Mary Louse McKeller, Lallie Brisco Carlisle, Bessie Coleman, Sarah McClendon, Lady Bird Johnson, Hattie Brantley, Lulu Belle Madison White, Anna Pennybacker, Elise Tvede Waerenskjold, Jane Long, Francita Alavez, Mollie Bailey, Karle Wilson Baker, Corinne Griffith, Lillian Richard, and Opal Lee. The research to find more undertold stories of women continues.
Audie Murphy. Hunt County is home to one of the most decorated soldiers of World War II and American actor Audie Murphy. Visit the Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum in Greenville.
Corinne Griffith. Known as the Orchid Lady of the Screen was a silent movie star from Texarkana who led a very colorful life after talkies ended that career.
Wiley Post. Aviator born near Grand Saline. He and humorist Will Rogers died in a plane crash on a trip to Alaska in 1935. His plane, the “Winnie Mae” is in the Smithsonian Institution’s Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. A historical marker dedicated to Wiley Post stands at the Salt Palace in Grand Saline along with a museum display of memorabilia.
Chief Bowles & the Battle of the Neches. Near the Neches River in Van Zandt County, visitors come to the Chief Bowles and Battle of the Neches Historical Site. In the summer of 1839, several hundred Cherokees, led by 83-year-old Chief Bowles, met Texas forces in the Battle of the Neches. At dusk on July 16, Chief Bowles and his troops — including Cherokees, Delawares, Shawnees, and other allies — battled the Texas militia soldiers along the Neches River.
Other People. Red Hat ladies, Debbie Robinson, Rope Meyers, Ben Spies, Cynthia Ann Parker, Jamie Foxx, Joan Hallmark, Heidi Bailey, Pattizo Humphries, Jim Tarver, Johnny Manziel, Liza Ely, Leah Lynch, the Gilchrist Family, Terry Britt, Forest Whitaker, Thomas J. Rusk, Bob Mauldin, Jim Willis, Ellen DeGeneres, Elvis Presley, Mineola Black Spiders, George Foreman, Ross Perot, Bo Pilgrim.

PLACES

Retreat in the Pines. Theresa Polley creates weekend retreats with just the right amount of exercise in the form of yoga, delicious meals, country ambiance, and the uplifting gift of a group of interesting and supportive women.
The Salt Palace. In the center of Grand Saline sits the only building in North America made of pure rock salt. The Salt Palace Museum celebrates one of the largest, purest salt domes in the nation with a supply estimated to last 20,000 years.
Edom Artists Community. Edom, with barely more than 300 residents, has a higher concentration of artists than most small towns, drawing people from all over East Texas and beyond to the little community established in the mid 1800s. The late potter Doug Brown started the Edom Art Festival in 1972 and it is still one of the best festivals in the region.
Heritage Park of East Texas. Edgewood’s turn-of-the-century historical park covers three city blocks with authentically restored and furnished structures representing rural life in East Texas from the 1800s to the 1920s. They hold an annual festival in the park celebrating regional heritage with an artisan village, classic cars, antique tractors, model train, blacksmithing, print shop, barber shop, bake sale, jams and jellies, and live music.
Weeping Mary. O. Rufus Lovett’s photo book, Weeping Mary, captures everyday life in the small community near flood-prone Bowles Creek in Cherokee County. Although some stories connect the community’s name to Mary Magdalene, it is most often attributed to the descendant of enslaved people, a woman named Mary who “wept inconsolably over the loss of her land to a deceitful Anglo man.”
Redland Freedom. Freed slaves inherited land of their former owner and developed a community called Redland between Ben Wheeler and Tyler.
Mary of Puddin’ Hill. A magical store of homemade treats and charming ambience in Greenville for many decades includes a rich history and several moves to try to keep it going.
The Neches River. Begins its 416-mile trek to the Gulf of Mexico in Northeast Texas.
Angelina County. The only Texas county named for a woman, learn about the young Haina woman called Little Angel by early settlers.
The Resurrection of Ben Wheeler. The once sleepy little town was brought back to life when entrepreneur Brooks Gremmels moved in.
Northeast Texas Trail. A popular 130-mile walking and bike trail across an old rail banked corridor connecting numerous towns in Northeast Texas.
Mercy Ships. The far-flung Mercy Ships operation headquartered between Van and Lindale serves the world through a small staff and many volunteers who have donated millions of dollars in care for more than 5.5 million people in 95 ports in 53 developing nations since 1978.
Courthouses. Photographed and enjoyed by residents and visitors, the architecture of the regions’ courthouses is top notch.
Redlands Hotel. Often one big renovation in a small town can lead to the rest of the community working harder to spruce things up. Such is the case in Palestine after Jean Mollard created the beautiful destination getaway. Redlands Hotel offers overnight suites, a fine dining restaurant, cozy bar, gift shop, conference room, library, and art gallery.
Fredonia Hotel. An excellent home base while out exploring the Nacogdoches area. Builders named it for the Fredonia Rebellion of 1826, when citizens of that era decided the oldest town in Texas needed its independence from Mexico. Inside and out, the six-story mid-century modern building is a beacon for people from many generations who are drawn to its 1950s vibe with present day amenities.
Uncertain, Texas. Confusion perhaps led to the naming of this tiny town but one thing that is certain is its proximity to Caddo Lake, the only natural lake in Texas, makes it a perfect haven for nature enthusiasts.
Stanley’s Famous Pit Barbecue. This 65-plus year old establishment in Tyler consistently wins double-your-pleasure awards for best barbecue and best live music venue in the region.
East Texas Oil Museum. The vast area of the East Texas Oil Field and the resulting fulfillment of dreams ignited by the oil boom era is captured in this Kilgore museum.
Johnny Cace’s Seafood Restaurant. A favorite destination dining experience for the region located in Longview, the restaurant closed its doors in 2015 after Johnny’s death. Customers still craving the food convinced his granddaughter to open a smaller operation called Cace’s Kitchen with many of the family recipes on the menu.
First Monday Trade Days. Since the 1850s folks have traded and purchased goods, livestock, and horses leading to today’s world’s largest flea market in Canton, Texas.
Texas Eiffel Tower. A replica of the Paris, France, Eiffel tower, with a big red cowboy hat stands in Paris, Texas.
Museums of East Texas. Besides top notch art museums, many communities feature their history and interesting collections in well-organized and operated museums.
Ace of Clubs House. The majestic Ace of Clubs House in Texarkana is one of the most unusual houses in the Upper East Side of Texas.
Holly Lake Resort. A popular getaway with built-in fun for families, with hiking trails, swimming pool, canoeing, disc golf, and sports courts.
Love’s Lookout. Four miles north of Jacksonville is a lovely rest stop for travelers and a delightful destination all of its own. At an elevation of 720 feet above sea level and rising 240 above the surrounding terrain, the vaulted ridge affords a panoramic view of the eastern horizon as far out as 30 miles on a clear day.
Mantle Manors. Mickey Mantle’s legend lives on at Cedar Creek Lake.
Nacogdoches. The Oldest Town in Texas has a “Nac” for lots of fun.
San Augustine. The area encompassing San Augustine along the Ayish Bayou, 23 miles west of the Louisiana border, is so desirable that history finds it selected first by the Ais people who placed their village there, then by the Spaniards who located their mission there, and then by European settlers.
Henderson. With lovingly restored historic buildings to modern-day amenities, Henderson has a way of making visitors “feel at home in the present while reminiscing about the past.”
Kilgore. A place of significant discoveries, Kilgore takes its oil boom days seriously.
Longview. With an active arts cultural district, nature trails, fun special events, history museum, and more, Longview and home of the Great Texas Balloon Race, there’s always plenty to explore.
Marshall. Marshall’s small-town charm is beautifully matched with a wide variety of fun amenities often found in larger cities.
Jefferson. An important riverport town in Texas history, Jefferson today retains the ambiance of days gone by and the legends that keep it
intriguing to visitors from all over the world.
Texarkana. One city, straddled across two states, Texarkana highlights arts and culture with its own state-designated cultural district.
Paris. The second largest Paris in the world doesn’t officially share the same tag line as its “City of Love” sister city in France, but even so, expect a lovely time in Paris, Texas. Radio personality Paul Harvey once said it is a city “where tomorrow fell in love with yesterday, and side by side, they lived happily ever after.”
Bonham. One of the oldest cities in Texas, Bonham offers rich history, attractions, museums, and ongoing events and recreation throughout the year.
Greenville. Greenville is a colorful town full of surprises. Its attention on entertainment and the arts is clear at every turn.
Sulphur Springs. The award-winning Romanesque Revival courthouse in downtown Sulphur Springs is the showpiece and inspiration for the lively Celebration Plaza at the heart of the community.
Mount Vernon. The inviting Plaza District of Mount Vernon is unusual in that the county courthouse — beautifully adorned with a clock tower dome — is on the north side instead of the center of the historic town square. Holding center stage is a plaza with a gazebo, landscaping, and plenty of benches for people to come together and enjoy this small-town treasure listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Mount Pleasant. Home of the nation’s largest handmade chocolate factory, Mount Pleasant is a seriously sweet spot on a broad hill in the Upper East Side of Texas.
Pittsburg. Strolling through historic downtown Pittsburg, visitors hear soft melodies played by Paccard bells from France. The peaceful tunes come from a prayer tower in a small park within walking distance of downtown shops in the Hot Link Capital of Texas.
Winnsboro. Nestled among lakes and forest-filled country backroads, Winnsboro’s focus on the arts and history garners it a seat at the table with much larger towns as an official Texas Cultural District. With a very active art center anchoring the community, guests find creativity at every turn.
Mineola. With the arrival of the iron horse, Mineola began in the 1870s and remains a railroad and transportation hub today. Carefully maintained historic buildings provide a nostalgic backdrop.
Lindale. Sweets, scenic views, and the sound of music are Lindale’s heartbeat. Famous for its 75-year-old homemade candy factory, its more recent claim to fame is the revitalized downtown Cannery complex and inspiration from hometown girl and award-winning country music sensation Miranda Lambert.
Tyler. The glitter that permeates the air coming out of the Rose Capital of America falls ever so lightly upon small towns across the Upper East Side of Texas.
The Earth and Space Science Center. Planetarium shows, museum, laser shows, and special events on the Tyler Junior College campus.
Terrell. Terrell Downtown Historic District keeps the charm of yesteryear with vintage lighting, wide brick sidewalks, and updated historic buildings.
Athens. A serene mix of art, nature, history, and culinary delights, Athens invites visitors to kick back, relax, and enjoy fun activities at a slow, but never boring, small-town pace.
Corsicana. A perfect combination of rich history and modern amenities, Corsicana rolls out the red, white, and blue carpet for fun and adventure.
Rockwall. The Free Live Music Capital of North Texas has a thriving downtown and The Harbors, a favorite destination against the backdrop of beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard.
Palestine. A Texan Top Travel Destination, Palestine flourishes throughout the year with eye- catching blooms, historic architecture, and plenty of local flavor.
Jacksonville. Nature lovingly embraces the Tomato Capital of the World with scenic landscapes, inviting waters, and outdoor adventures.
Cedar Creek Lake. Cedar Creek Lake is in Henderson and Kaufman counties. The lake is popular for fishing, boating, and other water sports. Several marinas and public beaches and picnic areas give access to the lake.
El Camino Real de los Tejas. Also called the Royal Road and King’s Highway, it was an important trail blazed in 1691, stretching from the interior of Mexico, across the Rio Grande, and then across Texas and into Louisiana. The East Texas section of the trail includes the communities of Alto, Grapeland, Hemphill, Nacogdoches, and San Augustine.
The Links at Land’s End. Long-standing golf course on Lake Fork.
Other Places. Bug Tussle, Soda Fountains, Lake Athens Marina, Art & Espresso, Clarksville, Discovery Science Place, Gladewater, Moore’s Store, A.C. McMillan African American Museum, Edom Bakery & Grill, Robertson’s Hams, Mill Creek Ranch Resort, Crockett, Commerce, Emory, Yesterland Farm, Splash Kingdom, Paul Michael Company, Winona, Five D Cattle Company Steakhouse, Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, Turner’s Country Store, Van Oil Museum, Perot Theater, Pounds Tyler Airport, Clara Ida Frances, Waxahachie, Coffee Shops, Uptown Forum, The Ritual, Mineola Select Theater.