Farmers Markets & Local Shopping in Anna, TX
A practical guide to farmers markets and local shopping in and around Anna, TX, including farm stands, butcher shops, and boutiques nearby.
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The latest community articles and stories from Anna.
Anna's Veterans Day Parade Returns, Organized by the Friends of the Community Library
The Friends of Anna Community Library organizes a Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 7, 2026, honoring local veterans at 220 S Riggins St.
Anna's Adults 50+ Programs Pack November With Soccer, Crafting, and Community
From an FC Dallas season finale road trip to a fabric Christmas tree crafting session, Anna's Adults 50+ programming offers something for everyone this November.
How Anna Is Rewarding Kids for Riding Safe This Fall
Anna's 'Helmet Up, Anna!' program uses officer patrols and ice cream vouchers to build safe riding habits among riders 16 and under.
The Anna Community Library Is Making Fall Count, From Crafting Corners to Halloween Treats
The Anna Community Library anchors a full autumn stretch with hands-on senior crafting and a free Halloween event open to the whole family.
How Anna Is Rewarding Young Riders for Making Safety a Habit
Anna's 'Helmet Up, Anna!' initiative pairs police outreach with real incentives to build safer riding habits among residents 16 and under.
Tee Time for Anna: The Chamber's Fall Golf Tournament Brings the Community Together on the Course
The Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce heads to The Bridges Golf Club in Gunter for its Bi-Annual Fall Golf Tournament on Nov. 9, 2026.
How Anna's 'Helmet Up' Program Is Teaching Young Riders to Be Safe — One Ice Cream Voucher at a Time
Anna police officers are hitting the streets this fall to reward kids 16 and under for riding safely on bikes, scooters, and e-bikes.
Anna's Adults 50+ Programs Are Bringing Bingo, Crafts, and Community Together This Fall
The City of Anna has two upcoming programs for adults 50 and older this October — prize bingo and a hands-on fall crafting session.
From Yoga in the Plaza to Big Tex: Anna's City-Sponsored Programs Pack October with Options
The City of Anna is running free and low-cost programs this month — here are the dates, details, and who each one is for.
A Gym, a Needle, and a Reason to Show Up: Anna High School Hosts a Community Blood Drive
On Oct. 15, Anna High School opens its Assembly Hall for a Carter BloodCare blood drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. — open to the whole community.
Moving to Anna, TX: A Newcomer's Guide
Everything new residents need to know about Anna, TX — neighborhoods, schools, parks, shopping, and daily life in one of Collin County's fastest-growing cities.
Block by Block: How Anna's National Night Out Turns Neighbors Into a Community
On October 6, Anna residents host block parties citywide to build bonds with neighbors and local police and fire departments.
Anna's Chamber Keeps the Coffee Hot and the Conversations Going This October
The Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce hosts two Coffee & Connections breakfasts in October, giving local members a regular place to connect.
Anna's National Night Out Is Oct. 6 — Here's How to Host a Block Party Before the Sept. 28 Deadline
Anna residents have until Sept. 28 to register a National Night Out block party and enter a drawing for a game-filled Block Party Trailer.
What the Anna Community Library's New Fall Programs Say About How the City Connects Its Residents
From Cricut crafting to crime prevention, the Anna Community Library's fall 2026 lineup reflects a library doing far more than lending books.
Anna PD Is Offering a Free Two-Part Women's Self-Defense Clinic This Fall
The Anna Police Department is running a free two-part self-defense clinic for women 18+ at Anna High School's Field House this fall.
Anna's National Night Out Turns the Whole City Into a Block Party on October 6
Anna neighborhoods unite for National Night Out on Oct. 6, 2026. Register by Sept. 28 for a chance to win the Block Party Trailer.
Where Classic Films and Friendly Faces Fill a Wednesday in Anna: The Library's 50+ Fall Programs
The Anna Community Library is offering free Monday Matinees, Prize Bingo, and more for adults 50+ this fall — no registration required.
Anna's Grace Place Garden Class Brings Fall and Winter Growing Wisdom to Local Residents
A Garden Specialist leads Anna residents through fall and winter gardening essentials at Grace Place, part of the city's robust fall programming.
Anna's National Night Out Is Coming Oct. 6 — Here's What Residents Need to Know Before the Sept. 28 Deadline
Anna residents have until Sept. 28 to register a block party for National Night Out on Oct. 6, with a trailer giveaway on the line.
Anna Community Library Kicks Off Fall With Programs Built for Every Neighbor
The Anna Community Library at 111 W. 5th St. is running fall programming designed to spark creativity and build community connections.
Anna's Public Library Is More Than Books. What Is It Actually Doing for the Community?
The Anna Community Library at 111 W. 5th St. anchors neighborhood connection through intentional programming and a nonprofit support group.
Anna, TX FAQ: What Newcomers Ask
Moving to Anna, TX? Get real answers on utilities, schools, taxes, commutes, parks, and groceries from people who know the city.
Anna Neighbors Sealed Their Hopes for 2050 Inside the Community Library
Cohort 4 of the Anna Neighbor Academy placed a time capsule in the library's local history section, to be opened in 2050.
Anna Community Library's 50+ Programs Bring Craft, Connection, and Smarts to West 5th Street
The Anna Community Library's Adults 50+ series pairs leather-stamping workshops with fraud-prevention talks, giving neighbors reason to return.
Anna's Adults 50+ Programs Turn the Community Library Into a Hub for Connection
From prize bingo to leather crafting to a casino road trip, Anna's Adults 50+ programs are building community one gathering at a time.
Annual Events & Festivals in Anna, TX
A local guide to the recurring annual festivals and community events that define the calendar year in Anna, TX.
Anna's Adults 50+ Program Is Taking Members to WinStar, Teaching Leather Stamping, and Hosting Monthly Bingo
Anna's Adults 50+ program is running a packed slate this season: a WinStar casino trip, a leather stamping craft workshop, and monthly prize bingo at the library.
What Is the Anna Community Library Quietly Building for Residents Over 50?
The Anna Community Library's Adults 50+ program offers crafting workshops, prize bingo, and group outings — a low-key social infrastructure worth knowing about.
Anna, TX: Local History & Landmarks
Explore Anna's founding story, historic buildings, and landmark parks — a local guide to the people and places that shaped this North Texas city.
Anna Community Library: Your Practical Guide to the City's Year-Round Gathering Spot at 111 W. 5th St.
The voter-approved Anna Community Library at 111 W. 5th St. is the city's go-to hub for programs, connection, and free resources this summer.
Anna Parks & Recreation Is Giving Adults 50 and Older a Reason to Get Out This August
From monthly Prize Bingo to a free self-defense clinic, Anna's Parks & Recreation Department is building real community for adults 50+.
Anna's Public Library Is Also a Recording Studio — and Almost Nobody Knows It
The Studio at Anna Community Library lets residents book professional creative production equipment for free, right on W. 5th Street.
The Anna Community Library Has Two Programs Older Adults Should Know About This Summer
From a crafting session already on the calendar to a free fraud prevention talk from Anna PD, the library is serving the 50-plus crowd this summer.
The Anna Depot: How a Town Saved the Oldest Railroad Station in Texas
The 1885 Anna Depot is the oldest surviving railroad station in Texas. Here is how it was built, nearly lost, and moved board by board to Sherley Heritage Park downtown.
Before the City, Before the Depot: The Longer Story of How Anna Got Its Name and Its Start
Anna is famous for its 1885 railroad depot, but the town's origins run deeper — a contested namesake, a lost neighbor called Mantua, an 1883 platting of twenty people, and the founding families whose names still mark the map.
Farm Town to Suburb: What's Left of Anna's Cotton and Grain Economy
Long before Anna was a commuter town on the US-75 corridor, its whole reason for existing was moving cotton and grain to market. A look at the working farmland that's disappearing under new subdivisions, and the one big development trying to keep a piece of it alive.
Keeping the Taps Running: How Anna Is Rebuilding Its Water System for 35,000 People and Counting
Anna's drinking water comes from a blend of seven city-owned wells and purchased surface water, a supply system built for a much smaller town. Here is where that water actually comes from, why it runs hard, and what the city is doing to keep pace with the growth.
Anna ISD Is Building Schools About as Fast as It Can. Here Are the Nine Campuses.
In roughly five years Anna ISD's enrollment jumped from about 3,800 to more than 6,100 students. A parent's guide to all nine current campuses, how new each one is, and what the 2022 bond is about to add.
How Anna's City Hall Actually Works: A Plain-English Guide to the Council-Manager System
Anna runs on a council-manager form of government, with an elected mayor and six at-large council members setting policy and an appointed city manager running the day-to-day operations. Here is who does what, and why it matters for a town growing this fast.