By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...
For the first time in nine months, the Farmersville basketball team is back on the court, putting in the final preparations for their new season. Leading the Farmers this season is coach Jeff Green, who now can devote his time fully to basketball after spending the...
The Farmersville City Council agreed to join an interlocal agreement with the city of Melissa, intending ostensibly to hire an internet technology firm that Melissa officials are using to assist with their IT issues. But when it came time to hire the company...
After seeing an increase in students failing classes, Farmersville ISD said they are working toward helping accommodate students who are remote learning. “As is the case with districts across the state, Farmersville ISD has experienced a disparity...
Brian Chapman, commander of the Farmersville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7426, doesn’t sugarcoat the effect that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the VFW’s work in the community. “COVID has had a major impact on us,” said Chapman. “Back in March, when we...
Representatives of the 13 member cities governing North Texas Municipal Water District gathered last week for a symbolic signing ceremony adopting a new water rate structure that will conclude a wholesale water rate case filed with the Texas Public Utility...
Entering their final week of the regular season, the Farmersville football team will need a lot of things to go their way in order to make it to the postseason. In their most recent game, the Farmers were unable to get anything going early on offense, losing on the...
Playing on a quick turnaround after their win over Farmersville, the Community football team was unable to continue their success in their next contest, losing to the Quinlan Ford Panthers 40-13 on the road Monday, Nov. 2. With the loss, Community moves to 3-5 on the...
As cases of COVID-19 began to slow in late summer, experts warned of a possible resurgence in the fall. The start of the school year, complacency, extracurricular activities and the reopening of businesses were all seen as contributing factors to an increase in...
