County records show a Dallas data center developer has expressed interest in building a center on 50 acres along this rural stretch of County Road 561 just east of the Princeton City Limits. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald A data center planned just east of Princeton...

Farmersville’s 2026-27 budget process is nearing its conclusion, with the City Council scheduled to hear public comment and vote on the proposed budget and property tax rate Sept. 8. Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers at Farmersville City...

Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1 is proposing a property tax rate of 10 cents per $100 of taxable property value for the 2026 tax year, according to a notice of public hearing issued by the district. The district’s notice lists the proposed initial rate...

TxDOT proposes widening the present two-lane bridge across Lake Lavon to a six-lane span with 10-foot mixed-use paths on each side. There is no present funding for the project.  Bob Wieland/C&S Media The Texas Department of Transportation is proposing a $230...

A car enthusiast polishes his car prior to the start of the car show last year. This year’s show is slated for 12-4 p.m. Saturday on the downtown square. File art Classic cars, custom builds and hot rods will take over Farmersville’s historic red brick streets...

Collin County Health Care Services has been notified that an individual who spent time in Collin County on Friday, Aug. 14, and Saturday, Aug. 15, has tested positive for measles. Officials say the individual visited three public venues while infectious: Turrentine...

Farmersville ISD trustees Monday night unanimously approved a tax rate of $1.2131 per $100 valuation for the 2026-27 fiscal year, slightly lower than last year’s rate of $1.215. The new rate includes 71.36 cents for maintenance and operations and 49.95 cents for...

Collin County commissioners are weighing a range of spending and property tax options as they work toward adopting the county’s fiscal 2027 budget. The county’s recommended General Fund budget is $318.25 million, compared with $325.06 million in the fiscal 2026...

Farmersville Planning & Zoning commissioners are taking a wait-and-see approach to data center development as the city considers how, or whether, to address the growing industry through its zoning regulations. During its Monday, Aug. 24, meeting, the commission...

A Princeton program launched last year is helping families strengthen relationships, manage everyday challenges and connect with resources — while also providing food assistance to those who need it. Building Strong Futures, a free program for families with school-age...