LIVINGSTON, TX – In a stunning revelation that has shaken the community, local resident Betty Sue Jenkins, 56, has come forward with her belief that the annual Texas Craft Fair is not just a harmless gathering of creative artisans, but a covert operation orchestrated by the government to sell tacky oven mitts.

“They call it a craft fair, but what they’re really doing is brainwashing us with their crocheted pot holders and wooden signs with inspirational quotes,” Jenkins declared at the last Town Hall meeting. “I’m convinced that behind the façade of homemade candles and painted birdhouses lies a sinister agenda to make us buy things we don’t need.”

Jenkins’s theory has sparked a heated debate among the townsfolk, with some dismissing her claims as the ramblings of a conspiracy theorist, while others have begun to question their own purchases from past craft fairs.

Local authorities have issued a statement reassuring residents that the Texas Craft Fair is a legitimate event aimed at showcasing local talent and supporting small businesses. However, Jenkins remains unconvinced, stating that she has “seen the truth” and will continue to spread awareness about the alleged government plot.

In related news, reports of black panther sightings in the area have surged, leading some to speculate that the elusive big cats are being used by the government to distract the public from the real issues at hand, such as the recent discovery of nasty public water in the city.

As the controversy unfolds, one thing is certain: the Texas Craft Fair will never be the same for the residents of Livingston.