Rusk County designated as Texas Syrup Capital for 10 years.

The bill designates Rusk County as the official Syrup Capital of Texas for a decade, recognizing its historical and cultural connection to ribbon cane syrup production. Rusk County's annual Heritage Syrup Festival, held at the Depot Museum, showcases the traditional syrup-making process, attracting around 31,000 visitors annually. The resolution highlights the community's dedication to preserving this folk art through training courses and the involvement of local residents in the syrup-making process.

Rusk County designated as Texas Syrup Capital for 10 years.

The bill designates Rusk County as the official Syrup Capital of Texas for a decade, recognizing its historical and cultural connection to ribbon cane syrup production. Rusk County's annual Heritage Syrup Festival, held at the Depot Museum, showcases the traditional syrup-making process, attracting around 31,000 visitors annually. The resolution highlights the community's dedication to preserving this folk art through training courses and the involvement of local residents in the syrup-making process.