Winnsboro Today, Winnsboro TX

Announcements from Winnsboro Area Churches -- HERE
Rev. Dan Hubble is back from his mission and the May newsletter is up. Thank you, Dan.

CBS Sports will broadcast a one hour special on the Toyota Texas Bass Classic, Sunday, May 11 starting at 5pm. (EST) 4pm (CST)

MILLION DOLLAR SHOOT-OUT --- Raising funds for Toys For Tots and the Marine Corps League Detachment’s Benevolence Fund---Details HERE

HUNDREDS CELEBRATE FORD MODEL T CENTENNIAL AT TEXAS TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM
Local Model T Clubs to Display, Drive More than 30 Vehicles at Free, Family-Friendly Event

San Antonio, TX – In celebration of the Ford Model T’s 100th birthday, more than 30 iconic Model T vehicles will be on display and in operation at the Texas Transportation Museum on May 17 and 18. San Antonio families are invited to attend this free event as enthusiasts from the T Fords of Texas and other Model T clubs display various models from sedans and town cars, to ambulances and trucks, capturing the true essence of how the Model T really did put the world on wheels. In addition to the Model T display, Ford Motor Company will make a special presentation honoring this significant milestone.

Tinney Chapel UMC in WInnsboro has a blog maintained by Joe Dan Boyd. It contains the latest news about the historic church as well as items of interest to area residents. To access the blog click HERE

Don't Be a Spectator. Be a Neighbor.

Second Annual Winnsboro Community Service Days

June 14, 2008

For information, call First United Methodist Church (903-342-6172)

First Baptist Church * Central Christian Church * First Presbyterian Church

Tourism Conference in East Texas

East Texas Tourism Association will hold its annual Tourism Conference on Tuesday, May 6 through Thursday, May 8 at LaQuinta Conference Center, Marshall, Texas. This year’s theme is “Movie Magic” and keynote speaker for Wednesday morning is Carol Pirie, Deputy Director of the Texas Film Commission. Pirie will speak on “Film Friendly Texas” the commission’s program to certify communities to effectively handle on-location productions for film and television projects.

ETTA continues to serve its mission of uniting East Texas communities in their efforts of promoting the many historical, cultural, and natural attractions East Texas has to offer to tourists and newcomers alike. For a complete schedule of events go to the organization's .Web site

To be held May 16 in Longview. The conference will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Blake Engineering
Center on the LeTourneau University campus, 2400 S. Mobberly Ave. The morning sessions are free. They include: A presentation on the Public Information Act from 9 to 10 a.m. and a presentation on the Open Meetings Act from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.

The afternoon sessions cost $40. They include: A discussion of cost rules from 1 to 2 p.m. Open government scenarios from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. A Q&A session from 3:15 to 3:55 p.m.
Registration is available online via www.foift.org or by fax at 214 977-6666. Additional information is available from the foundation at 214 977-6658.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Cadet Classes
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is taking applications for a game warden cadet class scheduled to start Nov. 1, 2008. For full details click HERE

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