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From ER Hallways to Elevated Care
I didn’t come to Elevate Health and Aesthetics in Caddo Mills as a stranger. I had already been sitting in Sara Childress’s chair for IVs long before this conversation ever turned into a story. Long enough to notice the way the room settles when she walks in. Long enough to feel the difference between being treated and being cared for.
Meet the Author
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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How a Hunt County Meal Prep Business Started as a Sunday Habit
It’s funny what can grow out of an ordinary routine. For Sarah and Eric Norris, it started the way a lot of busy families start. Church. A grocery run. Then the rest of Sunday spent prepping breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
The Stories That Shaped the First Season of The Local Letter
A look back at the first season of The Local Letter When I dreamed up The Local Letter, I didn’t know what would happen once it left my notebook and showed up on your screens. I hoped people would read
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
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