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A Small-Town Holiday Story, Told One Business at a Time
There is a certain rhythm to the holiday season in Hunt County. It shows up in warm kitchens, cozy shops, and quiet moments of care that happen behind the scenes. These local businesses are part of that rhythm. Each one carries its own story, but together they reflect what makes our community feel like home. Where the Holidays Start:
Meet the Author
Welcome to The Local Letter — a Hunt County community blog created by April Pire, Marketing Strategist and Community Connector based in North Texas.
Here, you’ll find stories that celebrate the people, places, and small businesses that make Hunt County and its surrounding towns — including Royse City, Caddo Mills, Farmersville, and Greenville — such vibrant places to live and work.
From local makers and hometown events to everyday neighbors making a difference, The Local Letter shines a spotlight on what makes small-town life special. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, you’ll discover fresh ways to connect, support local, and fall in love with North Texas all over again.
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The Heart Behind Vintage & Lace and Lee Street Mercantile: A Greenville Gift Guide to 55 Local Businesses
The woman who wrote the Facebook review walked into Vintage & Lace carrying more than a purse. She’d lost her husband in August. Grief had turned simple errands into heavy tasks, and on that particular day she was just “moseying
From Loss to Light: The Story of Adriana Estates and a Community Christmas
The Adriana Estates Story: Grief, Grit, and a Castle Full of Joy When guests step into Adriana Estates, they always say the same thing: you can feel the love here. It’s in the way Beatriz greets people by
Why Locals Love Tracy’s Baker’s Ribs in Caddo Mills
A Local Letter Feature Story A Familiar Name with a Different Story If you’ve never eaten at a Baker’s Ribs before, you might think you know what to expect. But Tracy’s Baker’s Ribs in Caddo Mills, tucked just off
The Local Letter — A Community Built on Connection
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to stories — especially the kind that unfold in small towns. The kind you overhear in a café line, or catch at the end of a conversation outside the post
From SheShed Dreams to a New Direction
There was a season when I felt like my brain was melting. I was working full-time as an office manager at a real estate firm here in Hunt County — the kind of job that kept me busy and fulfilled