The Legacy Event Center

The Legacy Event Center is a popular location for parties, wedding receptions and more, located at 122 East First Street in Hughes Springs.

The Legacy Event Center opened its doors to the community in October of 2013. The building is now home to the annual Spring Art and Photography Show, and holds concerts, Holiday on First Street vendors, Fashion Shows, stunning weddings, parties, conferences, Proms, monthly Canvas & Cocktails painting classes, and reunions. Aptly named, The Legacy continues to create memories for the residents of Hughes Springs.

The Event Center is located at 122 East First Street in Hughes Springs. Phone 903.639.1095.

For more information, visit ...

Website of The Legacy Event Center

Wildflower Trails of Texas

The area is known for its Wildflower Trails of Texas in the spring, which run from Hughes Springs to Avinger to Linden along State Highways 11, 49 and 155.

Besides driving the area roads full of blooming native wildflowers, residents and visitors enjoy street dances, carnivals, food vendors, treasure hunt, Wildflower Trails pageant, a 5K race, parade and more events!

Many of the events in Hughes Srings are held at the City Park Pavilion (next to City Hall) 603 East First Street (Highway 11).

For more information, visit ...

Website of The Wildflower Trails

Hughes Springs Veteran's Memorial Park

The Hughes Springs Veterans’ Memorial Park offers a place for reflection and memorial to those who have served their country from Cass County.

Daingerfield State Park

Daingerfield State Park, in Morris County southwest of Texarkana, is a 506 acre recreational area, and includes the 80 acre Lake Daingerfield.

The park features the Rustling Leaves Nature Trail, camping, fishing, hiking and more, all nestled in colorful groups of maples, gums and oaks.

Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards

One of the many attractions in Upper East Texas is the Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, lovely any time of the year, spectacular in the fall, and west of Hughes Springs.

Tours of the production area are offered by appointment. Los Pinos also operates a location in Fredericksburg.

The winery, restaurant and tasting room is located at 658 County Road 1334, Pittsburg, TX 75686. Phone 903.855.1769

Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards Website

Lake O' The Pines

Lake O' the Pines is located on Big Cypress Creek in the Cypress River Basin, 25 miles northeast of Longview in Marion, Morris, Upshur, and Camp counties. It has a surface area of 16,919 acres, and a maximum depth of 49.5 feet. The lake was impounded in 1956.

This lake's diverse fish community offers many angling opportunities. White bass are native to the Cypress River Basin; the population is abundant and contains many legal-size fishes. Crappie, also popular with anglers, are quite abundant with large proportions of legal-size fish available.

Shown below is the entrance area to Brushy Creek Park at Lake O' the Pines in East Texas

Brushy Creek Park at Lake O' the Pines

Wright Patman Lake

Scene on Wright Patman Lake

Wright Patman lake is on the Sulphur River in Bowie and Cass counties, 10 miles southwest of Texarkana. Its surface area covers 18,994 acres, and features a maximum depth of 40 feet. It was impounded in 1956.

White bass are very popular at Wright Patman, with high numbers of quality-size fish available for harvest. Crappie are also popular at Wright Patman, with large numbers of legal-size fish available. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains nine parks around Wright Patman Lake. These parks provide lake access for boating, swimming, and fishing; as well as camping, picnicking, hiking, equestrian trails, and other outdoor activities. Atlanta State Park is also located on the south shore of the lake.