Lake Winnsboro is located five miles southwest of Winnsboro, in Wood County. The lake is 806 surface acres, with an average depth of 23 feet. The shoreline is fringed with native emergent vegetation such as maidencane and cutgrass. Submerged and floating types of aquatic vegetation is scarce. The lake has areas of flooded timber and Read more
The Great Texas Balloon Race – July 30th through August 1st will bring the return of the Great Texas Balloon Race (GTBR) to the East Texas Regional Airport and marks 32 years of hot–air balloon racing in Longview. Packed with events from dawn to dusk, the GTBR is a weekend festival with something for everyone.
The 2013 Great Texas Balloon Race
Longview – July 26-28, The Great Texas Balloon Race (GTBR) will return to the East Texas Regional Airport, marking 34 years of hot–air balloon racing in Longview. It’s a world class event attracting the very best competitive pilots from across the United States and the world. Packed with events from dawn to dusk, the GTBR is a weekend festival with something for everyone.
