Reelected council members Coleman Strickland, Place 1, and Kristi Mondy, Place 3, were sworn in this week. Strickland is pictured with his wife, Paige, and their children, while Mondy is pictured with Mayor Craig Overstreet following the Monday, May 18, ceremony. ...
Following a productive 2021 spring season, the Farmersville softball team were rewarded for their strong play in the field, as several players earned all-district honors. Despite a shortened offseason, the Lady Farmers were able to accomplish most of their goals...
An Allen man was sentenced to 50 years in prison without the possibility of parole, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced May 24. Alejandro Amoles, Jr. was found guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child. By law, the sentence is not eligible for...
Sue Darte blames her daughter and a jewelry making class she took nine years ago for igniting a passion for the art of fusing glass. “A retail glass company had a Groupon coupon and I brought my daughter-in-law with me to make two pieces of jewelry,” Sue said. In...
The Collin County Historical Commission celebrated the unveiling of the Texas Historical Marker for the Snow Hill Community Saturday, May 15. The marker is located at the intersection of CR 619 and CR 833 near the original site of the D. B. McCall Store. Attendees...
Multi-sport athletes contribute to the success of high school athletic programs throughout the country, especially at smaller schools such as Farmersville. Throughout the 2020-21 athletic calendar, much of Farmersville’s success can be attributed to their...
The Farmersville City Council has welcomed two new members to its ranks as well as one who was re-elected in the May 1 municipal election. City councilman Craig Overstreet returned for another term in office after defeating John Klostermann in the race for Place 1....
Farmersville residents, and anyone interested in the preservation of historic architecture, will have the unique opportunity to participate in a hometown fundraiser Saturday, May 22 for the historic Bain- Honaker house. The home has been a Farmersville treasure for...
Collin College will host a community open house event at its new Farmersville Campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The open house will include opportunities to explore the campus, learn about...
