Bryon Wiebold has decided to run for re-election to a second term as Farmersville mayor, calling it “an honor to serve the people of this city.” The mayor picked up his campaign forms from City Hall on Jan. 12 but had to wait until Wednesday to submit them. He is one...

Following the 2020 Census, the Texas Legislature completed the important task of redrawing the electoral maps to be used over the next decade. Three new laws are set to take effect Jan. 18 following their approval during the 87th Legislature. House Bill 1, which sets...

Health officials reported the highest single day COVID-19 case count in the U.S. early last week with more than one million infections. A total of 1,082,549 new COVID-19 cases were reported Monday, Jan. 3, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. While...

Pandemic, winter storm dominate; events bring visitors to city There’s no doubt 2021 was a year highlighted by partisan politics and the ongoing pandemic. Just six days into January, activist supporters, including a Wylie man, stormed the Capitol killing one police...

Farmersville Police Chief Mike Sullivan is putting out a call to interested residents of the city he has sworn to protect and serve to join him in obtaining a little better understanding of what goes into the often-complicated task of police work. The COVID-19...

The generous spirit of giving is alive and well in Farmersville, according to residents who took part in the city’s holiday celebration. “The Farmersville Outreach Alliance Angel Tree program for 2021 was a success by any measure,” said Judy Brandon, who runs the...