Columnist John Moore grew up with a television set much like the 1969 RCA console pictured here, which was originally owned by movie star, Gene Autry, and now belongs to John’s friend, Scott Rice. Photo Scott Rice Maybe it was different when we only had three channels...
Lady Farmer basketball will delve deeper in district action within 13-4A. They traveled Tuesday, Jan. 14 to Caddo Mills. Farmersville (6-11, 1-0 in district as of Monday, Jan. 13) then host to state ranked Sunnyvale at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. That contest is...
Collin County residents who are interested in serving on a county board or commission are invited to apply for appointment. Terms are two or three years and most boards and commissions meet monthly. For the full story, see the Jan. 9 issue or subscribe online Staff...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Texas – time for Girl Scouts to start selling cookies. Treats go on sale Friday, Jan. 17, and if you donate blood to Carter BloodCare through that date, you could receive a complementary box of cookies. For the full story,...
At midweek, there is still plenty of activity at the annual Collin County Junior Livestock Show and sale that runs through Saturday, Jan. 11. The event, featuring livestock entries from FFA and 4-H members throughout the county, is taking place at Myers Park and...
At about the midway point of the 2019-20 flu season, cases treated in doctors’ offices and emergency rooms have started to rise. “It’s definitely starting to spike, especially over the last month,” Dr. Joseph Meier of Wylie ER said. For the full story, see the Jan. 9...
Mayor, two council seats open The filing period for the Spring 2020 city council election opens on Jan. 15 and runs through Feb. 14. The last day to file a declaration of a write-in is Tuesday, Feb. 18. Councils and school boards next month will officially set...
Protect your child from becoming a victim The internet is a wealth of information, but it is also a place where danger is just one click away. Today, most teens – and now many children - have access to a smartphone or a computer, however, many parents are unaware of...
In order to avoid penalties and interest, property owners are reminded that the deadline for remitting property taxes to the Collin County Tax Office is Friday, Jan. 31. Tax statements were mailed to property owners in October from the county tax office on behalf of...
