Lily Fortenberry of Princeton is a member of AHG Troop TX0131. Courtesy photo For more than 30 years, American Heritage Girls troops across the country have led girls ages 5 to 18 on a journey of faith, service and fun. The Christ-centered program develops character...
If you’re a senior citizen looking to socialize, eat, and perhaps play some Bingo or 42, check out the Farmersville Senior Center. Senior Center Social Director Cathy Strong says the center has weekly activities for everyone to enjoy. If getting limber and perhaps...
Farmersville ISD is a step closer to having a new superintendent. Trustees conducted eight interviews between three meetings held Feb. 10-12. According to Board President Tony Gray, the board hopes to use the interviews to narrow their search down to two or three...
World War II veteran and former Farmersville resident, Joseph Wayne Spraggins died Jan. 22 at the age of 95 at Methodist Regional Hospital in Richardson. Although known to many as Betty Spraggins’ doting other half who supported and helped her at The Honey Pot...
Thanks to a generous donation, a few Farmersville students will have some help with their post-graduation plans. The James “Shug” Stanford estate donated $150,000 to the Farmersville ISD Ex-Students’ Association. Francis Hickman, treasure of the association,...
Like a lot of adults, Chris Wallace arrived at his current profession with a couple of stops along the way. Wallace is Farmersville Police Department’s 2019 Police Officer of the Year. For the full story, see the Jan. 30 issue or subscribe online Chad Engbrock •...
Farmersville ISD has officially ended the first stage of the superintendent search. Trustees finished reviewing applications Thursday, Jan. 23 – the same day as their board meeting – and will begin the first round of interviews Feb. 10 to 15. For the full story, see...
Lady Farmer basketball is sitting pretty at the end of the first round of District 13-4A. They were tied for second place with Crandall at 3-2. Sunnyvale led the charge at 5-0, and each 2-3 for fourth were Caddo Mills and Community. Ford stood last at 0-5....
If you’ve made a commitment to eat healthier in the new year and are looking for local food source outside a grocery store, Rockin SJS Farm in Farmersville just might be the place. Run by Scott and Jane Sandifeer, this family-run farm/ranch breeds Piedmontese beef...
