For those looking for a four-day getaway in the Upper East Side of Texas, try the Van Zandt Arts & Cultural District. Located in the southeast corner of Van Zandt County, Texas, (between Dallas and Shreveport) visitors find a unique district with three culturally active small towns — Edom, Van, and Ben Wheeler — and beautiful surrounding countryside. There’s plenty to experience in a four-day weekend.

The late Townes Van Zandt is often referred to as the most influential Texas songwriter of the 20th century.

There’s a new goat in the rolling countryside outside Edom, Texas, and it’s green. The Green Goat Winery opened recently at 12362 FM 279, a stone’s throw from Blue Moon Gardens.

To apply to be a Texas Master Gardener, apply by Thursday, October 25.

The County of Van Zandt, Texas, was named after him in 1848. The county courthouse lawn in Canton features a statue of him and his wife, Frances.

As Wills Point-born singer-songwriter Jimmy LaFave prepared to leave this world last year during his battle with cancer, he used that time to give his fans one last batch of songs.

For those seeking fun weekend destinations where plenty of activities are easily within walking distance once they arrive, there’s no need to look further than the Upper East Side of Texas.

Splashing some paint — colors, words, and pictures — on exterior walls of buildings sends a message, serves a purpose.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of friends Sharon Lee Smith and Mary Wilhite's retail garden center.

The Old Firehouse in Edom presents acoustic concerts by Pierce Pettis November 11 and Tom Prasada-Rao December 2.

Get back to nature this fall season.