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10 Summer Family Fun Activities in Hunt County
One of the things I love about Hunt County is that you don’t always have to travel far to find something fun to do. As we kick off our Summer of Local Fun series, I wanted to start with a resource many of us need this time of year. As summer settles in and the temperatures begin their annual climb
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Welcome to The Local Letter, a Hunt County community blog created by April Pire, a marketing strategist and community connector based in North Texas.
The Local Letter shares stories that celebrate the people, places, and small businesses that shape life across Hunt County, from Greenville and Commerce to Caddo Mills, Quinlan, Lone Oak, and the many small towns in between.
Here you will find local makers, hometown events, small business spotlights, and everyday neighbors who are quietly making a difference. These stories are rooted in real places and real connections, told with care for the communities they represent.
Whether you have lived here for generations or are just finding your way to North Texas, The Local Letter is an invitation to slow down, support local, and see Hunt County through a more connected lens.
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Hometown Heroes of Hunt County: The Business Owners Who Were Serving All Along
They Were Heroes All Along When I started planning this month’s Hometown Hero series, I did what any writer does. I started making a list of people who would fit. And then something happened that I did not expect. The
She Served. She Came Home. She Wasn’t Done.
Paula Morgan wore the uniform, came home, and refused to stop serving. This is her mission. This May, The Local Letter set out to find the people who show up for Hunt County when it matters most. We started with
Caddo Mills Fire Chaplain, Photojournalist, and the Man Behind the I Scream Emergency Ice Cream Truck
MAY 2026 | HOMETOWN HEROES Caddo Mills Fire Chaplain, Photojournalist, and the Man Behind the I Scream Emergency Ice Cream Truck He will be the first to tell you he is not the hero. He says it quickly, almost as
Behind the Badge and the Baking Table: Kimbre Collier of Law Dawg Treats
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Built on Purpose: The Story Behind HRP Signature Handcrafted Homes
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The Story Behind the Lens: How Derek Price Is Capturing Hunt County One Frame at a Time
Blooming Local Talent | April 2026 This is part three of our April series, Blooming Local Talent. If you missed our previous features on Carmen Slagle of Slagle & Co. Woodworks or Amy Johnson with Top Shelf Talent & Events,