become A MEMBER

At The Lens, we don’t put our content behind a paywall. Everything we create is free to read and free to share because we believe stories are meant to be seen.

But here’s the truth: Great storytelling still needs funding.

When you become a member, you’re not buying content. You’re helping us build something better for Hunt County.

What you’ll get

  • A voice in what we cover.

    Members shape our coverage. You’ll get access to a private Facebook group where we actually listen to your ideas, your criticism and your perspective. If you’re not a member, we’re not listening.

  • A direct line to our team.

    Members get a special feedback form that guarantees your message gets read. And you’ll hear back from us, every time.

  • Exclusive events.

    We’ll host gatherings, like “Coffee with the Editor,” just for members to connect with our team and each other. Building community is one of the most important parts of our mission.

  • The power to pitch.

    Want to suggest a story or write a guest opinion? We only accept pitches from paying members. If you're in, we take your ideas seriously.

  • Your name on our wall.

    Every member makes The Lens possible. With your permission, we’ll proudly feature your name in our “Members Who Make It Happen” section.

  • Insider updates.

    You’ll sometimes get a heads up about our best work before the rest of the public — and get behind-the-scenes insights into how we’re telling Hunt County’s stories.

WhY it matters

Local stories shape how we see our neighbors, our town and ourselves. But they don’t tell themselves.

In a world full of noise, The Lens focuses on what’s real — the people, places and moments that define Hunt County. We believe in thoughtful storytelling, clean design and making it all free to read and share.

But none of it happens without support. If you believe local stories matter, become a member. Help us make something worth seeing.

Member
$20.00
Every month

Your membership helps fund high-quality, beautifully designed storytelling that’s free for everyone to read and share. As a member, you’ll get exclusive access to give feedback, suggest stories, attend private events and shape what we cover — because we only listen to the people who invest in our work.

✓ Access to our private Facebook group
✓ Direct feedback form with guaranteed response
✓ Invitations to member-only events
✓ Ability to suggest stories and guest opinions
✓ Recognition in our “Members Who Make It Happen” list

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.