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Sip, Stroll, and Stay in Style: The 2025 Winnsboro Art & Wine Festival Returns November 7–8
Each November, Winnsboro’s charming downtown transforms into an artist’s dream and wine lover’s paradise, and this year’s Winnsboro Art & Wine Festival promises to be the best one yet.

Tiffany Tillema
Oct 28, 20252 min read


Why Small-Town Texas Should Be on Every Traveler’s Bucket List
There’s a special kind of magic you can only find in small-town Texas. It’s the sound of a screen door closing behind you, the warm smile of a stranger at the café, and the slower rhythm that invites you to take a deep breath and stay awhile. If you’ve never experienced the charm of a town like Winnsboro, it’s time to add it to your travel bucket list, and Oaklea Mansion is the perfect place to start. The Heartbeat of Texas Hospitality Big cities have their glitz and noise, b

Tiffany Tillema
Oct 22, 20252 min read


Sip, Savor, and Stay: East Texas Wineries & Fall Getaways at Oaklea Mansion
Did you know Texas is home to more than 500 wineries and over 4,000 acres of vineyards producing wine today? Many of these treasures are...

Tiffany Tillema
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Small Town with BIG Flavor: Taste of Winnsboro 2025
Taste of Winnsboro Winnsboro has always been known for its charm, but starting this year, it will become the tastiest town in East Texas....

Tiffany Tillema
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Experience Timeless Elegance at Oaklea Mansion This Autumn
Autumn at Oaklea There’s no better time to visit Winnsboro than in the fall, when our town comes alive with the magic of Autumn Trails....

Tiffany Tillema
Aug 30, 20252 min read


Big Wheel Bash 2025: Dust, Sirens, and a Whole Lot of Horsepower
Woodie at the Big Wheel Bash If you were in Winnsboro on Saturday, August 23rd, you probably heard it before you saw it, the...

Tiffany Tillema
Aug 23, 20253 min read


Will There Be Snow, Ice, Rain, or Nothing? The Wild Winter Weather of Winnsboro
Ah, winter in Northeast Texas—where the weather forecast changes more often than a teenager’s mood. One day, it’s sunny and 75 degrees; the

Tiffany Tillema
Jan 7, 20252 min read


Bed and Breakfasts: Supporting the Local Economy and Navigating Economic Challenges
**Bed and Breakfasts: Navigating Economic Challenges and Supporting Local Economies** In the picturesque landscapes of small towns and...

Tiffany Tillema
May 29, 20243 min read


5 Reasons to Embrace the Wood County Walls Mural Project
This past week, murals have been popping up all over Wood County. 5 of them right here in Winnsboro. Three of those were painted by...

Tiffany Tillema
Sep 25, 20234 min read


Kindness in the Face of Destruction, a Small Town Story
On June 15, in the town of Winnsboro, like many surrounding towns nearby, the local Facebook pages were alight with their usual chatter...

Tiffany Tillema
Jun 28, 20234 min read
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