Columnist John Moore has an ice box that's been in his family for a long time. One that still works if he ever needs it. Courtesy John Moore The fridge. Frigerator. Some even called it, “The Frigidaire.” A few decades ago it had many names. Growing up, my family...
The Farmersville boys basketball team took part in the second of three regular-season tournaments last week as the traveled to Blue Ridge. With district play on deck, the Farmers were hoping to build some momentum last week. Fortunately, a pair of victories on Friday...
Shop local. Eat local. Drink local. Now cast your ballot and Vote local. Voting for the annual Best of Farmersville contest is now open and will continue through the end of the month. Whether you’ve lived in the Farmersville area one year or 10 years, we know you’ve...
Farmersville High School experienced highs and lows during the 2021 sports season. FHS teams recorded several district titles, postseason awards, state medalists and long playoff runs despite a year peppered with cancellations due to the pandemic and unforeseen...
The Collin County Courthouse is closed to the public and employees today and Tuesday because of an electrical outage, county officials said. The electrical outage at the Collin County Courthouse affects all escalators, elevators, fire pumps and chilled water pumps....
The Farmersville football team could not keep going offensively in the second and third quarters, as they lost their final pre-district game against Van Alstyne 40-18. Key Play of the Game: Gavin Montgomery completes a 70-yard touchdown pass. In the middle of the...
The Farmersville cross country team returned to action at Miller Grove Thursday, Sept. 16. The Farmers’ times were generally slower than previous meets, though coach Jon Nordin said he wasn’t discouraged by the results. Aubrey Varner had the best finish for the...
Farmersville enters their final pre-district game on a two-game losing streak, losing to Ferris 49-38. Here are three keys to a Farmersville victory over Van Alstyne. Play more disciplined A lack of discipline was a big factor in the Farmersville loss to Ferris. Coach...
Against the second best team in the district, the Lady Farmers defeated Caddo Mills in four sets: 15-25, 25-21, 25-15, 25-21. Thoughts from Coach Harold Davis: "I can't be any happier for my girls right now," Davis said. "They got dominated the first set, yet they...
