ON THE COVER

Tucked beneath a 130-year-old landmark on Pilot Point’s historic square, something extraordinary is taking shape - The Vault, a speakeasy built underneath the original Farmers & Merchants Bank.

Step onto Pilot Point’s historic square and into The Original Windmill Ceiling Fan & Lighting Co., where Kelly and Phillip Eggers are quietly preserving a tradition of American craftsmanship that feels increasingly rare.

There’s something deeply grounding about riding along the shores of Lake Ray Roberts—the rhythm of hooves, the quiet strength of the land, and the sense that you are part of something bigger.