David Keith Sumrow, 74, of Allen, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born May 12, 1951, to Earl and Christine Ketron Sumrow. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Debra Sumrow; son Brandon Sumrow; brother Franklin Sumrow (Billie); sister...
As Wylie nears buildout in the next few years, the next stop on U.S. 78 heading east is Lavon, which is experiencing a moderate growth pace within boundaries that encompass 1,145 acres. The community had a population of 418 residents in 2000, grew to 2,219 over the...
Early voting to fill a vacancy for Texas Senate, Dist. 30, that includes Farmersville opens Monday, Sept. 14 and runs through Friday, Sept. 25. A special election to fill a vacancy created when state Sen. Pat Fallon stepped down to campaign for the U.S. House of...
You’re a business owner in Farmersville. The exterior of your business needs to get spruced up, made to look a little more attractive to customers you want to walk through your door. But you’re a little short of funds to do the job you need to do. Where do you turn?...
If you think you don’t have time to answer the 2020 Census because your response doesn’t matter, think again. Farmersville residents, and individuals nationwide, have until Sept. 30 to self-respond to the 2020 Census before a census taker is sent to your home to...
After a successful journey through their non-conference schedule, Farmersville volleyball prepares for the tougher test when it comes to their district competition. Against their non-conference opponents, the Lady Farmers finished with a 12-1 record, with their only...
Five Republicans and one Democrat filed last week as candidates in an emergency special election to fill the Texas Senate Dist. 30 recently made vacant by resignation. The candidates had only a week, Aug. 24-28, to sign up for the election that is scheduled for Sept....
Collin County commissioners last week approved a $385 million budget for fiscal year 2020-21 while holding the line on property taxes. Commissioners met in regular session Monday, Aug. 24, to approve a budget that increased a little more than $3 million adopted for...
After four months and countless hours of manpower, Farmersville Independent School District cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Tatum Elementary and Farmersville Junior High schools. The ceremony, held Saturday, Aug. 29, began with remarks from FISD...
