We sit down with local historian Tracy Houpt to explore why White Settlement’s past still shapes the streets we drive and the places we gather, then pull back the curtain on planning the Light the Night Christmas parade and Christmas market. Gratitude from city staff and a run of holiday events round out a packed November.

• why local history changes how we see home
• Hometown Tales traffic box placements with QR codes
• Trinity Academy site, cotton gin fire and Roland Springs context
• museum refresh with rotating exhibits and interviews
• Dr Woods’ 1840s square piano loan in progress
• volunteer roles in preservation and events
• Light the Night planning, Christmas market growth and new contests
• how to join the parade and become a vendor
• staff gratitude reflections for the holidays
• splash days Black Friday sale and grease roundup details
• library booksgiving and weekly farmers market
• parade route, tree lighting and photos with Santa

“Go to WSTX.us/parksandrec to create an account and sign up for the parade or market. Watch Facebook and the city website for direct links.”

For more information on upcoming events please visit www.wstx.us or facebook.com/cityofwhitesettlement

It's a hometown podcast kickoff with Mayor Faron Young, a ringside look at Trinity Championship Wrestling, and spooky reads plus the Storybook Pumpkin Contest from our library team. We share why showing up—at parks, events, and the library—turns services into community.

• new fiscal year highlights and city priorities
• why TML conferences matter for practical learning
• leadership as visibility and listening across ages
• Central Park memories and the value of green space
• disc golf growth at Saddle Hills and park use
• live events that unite families and neighbors
• inside TCW: logistics, cancellations, and commitment
• community-first wrestling and affordable entertainment
• wrestlers’ brotherhood, setup to teardown
• Mount Rushmore of wrestling favorites
• inviting non-fans to try live wrestling
• spooky book picks for all ages
• Storybook Pumpkin Contest rules, dates, and prizes
• October calendar: National Night Out, White Cane Walk, Haunted Trails, Back the Boo

Find more event details at wstx.us