Anna's Boo Bash Returns to Slayter Creek Park with 100-Plus Vendors and Free Family Fun
The Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce's annual Boo Bash brings costumes, food trucks, inflatables, and a kids' contest to Slayter Creek Park this October.
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How BarnHill Vineyards Became Anna's Unlikely Live-Music Hub This Fall
From string quartets to Halloween rock shows, BarnHill Vineyards is hosting a run of fall events that reveal something about Anna's evolving cultural appetite.
Haunt the Halls Returns to Anna City Hall on October 30
Anna City Hall opens its doors for a family Halloween treat event on Oct. 30, with city departments and local nonprofits handing out goodies.
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.
Boo Bash Returns to Slayter Creek Park on October 17
The Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce brings its free annual Halloween festival back to Slayter Creek Park with 100+ vendors, food trucks, and a kids' costume contest.
Anna High School Is Hosting a Free FAFSA Workshop. Here Is Why That Matters for Local Families.
Anna High School hosts a free FAFSA completion workshop on Oct. 28 to help students and families navigate federal financial aid.
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.
Things to Do in Anna, TX
A local guide to the best parks, restaurants, breweries, and attractions in Anna, TX — real places worth your time.
The Coyotes Are Getting Loud: Anna High School Sets a School-Wide Pep Rally for October 22
Anna High School hosts a school-wide pep rally for the Coyotes on Oct. 22 from 1:33 to 2:33 PM — a midday burst of school spirit open to the whole campus.
Anna's Boo Bash Returns to Slayter Creek Park on October 17
The Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce brings its annual Halloween festival back to Slayter Creek Park with 100+ vendors, food trucks, and a kids' costume contest.
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.
At the Library on 5th Street, Anna's 50-Plus Crowd Is Learning to Cut, Score, and Create
The Anna Community Library's new Cricut Crafting Corner gives adults 50+ hands-on time with one of the most versatile creative machines around.
Anna's Parks Advisory Board Keeps Watch Over the Green Spaces Shaping a Growing City
Anna's Parks Advisory Board meets publicly to guide parks, trails, and green-space decisions as the city grows. Here's what that means for residents.
AnnaFest Returns to the Municipal Complex With Armadillo Races, Live Music, and a Real Longhorn
Anna's signature fall festival brings western games, ballet folklorico, a petting zoo, and armadillo races to 120 W. 7th St. around October 3.
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.
BarnHill Vineyards Kicks Off Fall With Toby Keith Tribute, Weekly Live Music, and a Sip n' Shop
Anna's outdoor vineyard fills every fall weekend with live music, Texas wine, and food trucks — starting with a Toby Keith tribute on Oct. 2.
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.
A Friday Night with Fleetwood Mac at BarnHill Vineyards
Tribute band Fleetwood X brings Fleetwood Mac classics to BarnHill Vineyards on Sept. 12, part of a full fall music season in Anna.
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.
A Course, a Disc, and No Registration Required: Disc Golf Comes Easy at Slayter Creek Park
Anna's Slayter Creek Park offers open-play disc golf with free disc borrowing — no sign-up needed, just show up and play.
BarnHill Vineyards Is Turning Anna's Countryside Into a Fall Music Destination
From Fleetwood Mac tributes to George Strait covers, BarnHill Vineyards is stacking its fall lineup with live music, Texas wine, and local shopping.
Steel Is Rising at Rosamond and 75: What Anna's Biggest Retail Project Means for the City
Vertical construction is underway at Rosamond Town Center, a 355,000-sq-ft retail development reshaping Anna's US-75 corridor.
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.
The Coyotes Are Playing: What to Know About Anna High School Football This Fall
Anna High School's Coyotes are deep into their UIL Class 5A Division 2 fall season. Here's what residents need to know.
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.
A Course, Some Discs, and a Patch of Sky: Slayter Creek Park's Disc Golf Draws Anna Neighbors Outside
Slayter Creek Park's public disc golf course offers Anna residents a free, welcoming outdoor activity — no equipment required.
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.
What Will 750,000 Square Feet of New Retail Mean for Anna?
Two major shopping centers are rising simultaneously along the Rosamond Pkwy corridor, reshaping Anna's commercial future.
Anna ISD Opens 2026–2027 School Year With Staff Convocation, New CFO, and a Campus Under Construction
Anna ISD kicked off the new school year with Launch Week events, welcomed CFO Cindy Watson, and continues building Ora Bell Russell Elementary.
Free and Open All Summer: How Slayter Creek Splash Pad Became Anna's Backyard Gathering Place
Slayter Creek Splash Pad is open and free all season at Anna's flagship park, giving families a cool, community-centered escape.
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.
Two Nights of Tribute Music at BarnHill Vineyards This Weekend
BarnHill Vineyards hosts Journey and Turnpike Troubadours tribute acts Aug 21–22, pairing live music with Texas wine and food trucks.
Anna ISD Opens Its Fifth Elementary School, Expanding Room for a Growing City
Lorenzo Dow Hendricks Elementary opened this fall, giving Anna ISD a fifth elementary campus serving PreK through 5th-grade students.
Slayter Creek Splash Pad Is Open Through Summer — What Anna Families Need to Know
The Slayter Creek Splash Pad runs Tuesday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. through end of summer 2026. Here are the hours, location, and one day to avoid.
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.
A Summer's Worth of Live Music Waiting at the End of County Road 509
BarnHill Vineyards in Anna hosts back-to-back tribute concerts every weekend in August 2026, pairing Texas wine with live music.
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 High School's $12.5 Million Expansion Is Underway — Here's What's Being Built
A 2022 bond-funded project is adding classrooms, gym space, and renovations to Anna High School at 1107 W. Rosamond Pkwy.
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.
A Guided Walk Through Slayter Creek Park Puts Anna's Natural World Within Reach
A Texas Master Naturalist leads a guided nature walk at Slayter Creek Park, inviting Anna residents to discover what's growing and living in their backyard.
Four Nights of Tribute Acts Are Coming to Anna's Own Vineyard This Month
BarnHill Vineyards on County Road 509 rolls out a packed August lineup of tribute bands, Texas wine, and outdoor music.
BarnHill Vineyards Is Filling August Nights With Live Tribute Music
From Counting Crows to Billy Joel to Morgan Wallen, BarnHill Vineyards lines up five tribute shows this August in Anna.
What UIL Class 5A Means for Anna's Coyotes as Fall Athletics Gets Underway
Anna High School's Coyotes open their UIL Class 5A fall season in football and beyond, marking a new competitive chapter for the community.
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.
Best Places to Work Remotely in Anna, TX
A practical guide to coffee shops, coworking spaces, and remote-work options in and near Anna, TX for residents who work from anywhere.
At 106 Houston Street, Gar Hole Keeps Anna's Appetite for Live Music Well Fed
Inside Anna's own Gar Hole restaurant, a steady lineup of touring artists is turning a Houston Street address into a genuine music destination.
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+.
Free Disc Golf Day at Slayter Creek Park Kicks Off August 1
Anna hosts a free National Disc Golf Day at Slayter Creek Park on Aug. 1, 9–11 AM. No registration needed; loaner discs available.
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.
Pet-Friendly Anna: Parks, Patios & Services
A local guide to dog parks, pet-friendly patios, vet clinics, and grooming services in Anna, TX for residents and their pets.
BarnHill Vineyards Is Turning Anna Into a Summer Music Destination
From Jimmy Buffett tributes to Billy Joel nights, BarnHill Vineyards is stacking its outdoor stage with live music all summer long.
A Summer of Live Music at BarnHill Vineyards
From 80s rock to Billy Joel tributes, BarnHill Vineyards is anchoring Anna's summer music calendar with a string of outdoor concerts.
Anna's Newest Park Is Taking Shape Along Buddy Hayes Boulevard
Grading is underway on the Buddy Hayes Neighborhood Park, bringing pickleball courts, a dog park, a pavilion, and parking to Anna by fall 2026.
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.
Hidden Gems in Anna, TX
From a Panama Canal locomotive to Greek gyros and craft beer, discover the local spots that make Anna, TX worth exploring.
From Pickleball to Nature Walks: Anna's Summer Recreation Programs Still Have Weeks Left
Anna's city-run summer programs — free pickleball clinics, guided nature walks, and more — run through August. Here's what's still on the calendar.
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.
Anna's Parks, Trails, and Outdoor Life: A Local Guide to Slayter Creek and Natural Springs
From the splash pad and skate park at Slayter Creek to the quiet spring-fed ponds at Natural Springs Park, here is how to spend time outdoors in Anna, Texas.
Buying New Construction in Anna: The Subdivisions, the Builders, and the Tax Line Nobody Explains
Anna's edges are one continuous build site — from the flagship Villages of Hurricane Creek to the 970-acre Sherley Farms and its working organic farm. A buyer's guide to the real communities, who's building them, and the MUD/PID math that surprises new arrivals.
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.
A Month-by-Month Yard Calendar for Anna's Black Gumbo Clay
Anna's expansive Blackland Prairie clay treats a lawn and a foundation as the same problem, and the city's watering ordinance sets real limits on when you can do anything about it. A month-by-month calendar for keeping a yard alive on gumbo soil without running afoul of the rules.
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.
Living in Anna, Working Down US-75: A Commuter's Reality Check
Anna sits at the far-north end of the US-75 corridor, about 45 miles from downtown Dallas. What that actually means if you work in McKinney, Plano, or the city — including why the nearest train is a drive away in Plano.
Where Anna Actually Eats: A Downtown-and-Corridor Dining and Shopping Guide
Anna's restaurants and shops still cluster on a few real streets — North Powell Parkway, West 4th, and West White. Here is a corridor-by-corridor guide to the places that are open today, plus the Kroger-anchored center coming to the US-75 exit.
One Town, Several Parks: How to Read Anna's Growing Trail and Park System
Anna's parks each do a different job — the athletic hub at Slayter Creek, the quiet pond at Natural Springs, the all-inclusive playground at Johnson Park, and the heritage green downtown. A practical map of the system, its trails, and the events that fill it.