Collin County commissioners approved a measure Monday, April 6, to begin improvements to the county animal shelter after determining a 2023 bond package will not cover the full cost of a new facility. The motion, approved unanimously, allows the county to begin using...
Farmersville Independent School District, the city of Farmersville, and other taxing entities in Collin County will utilize a revised estimate of property values this year to calculate their tax rates because of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Deadlines to...
Last week, the city of Farmersville had an opportunity to discuss how to spend money, save money and start budgeting money. The meeting began with an update from Farmersville Main Street Board president Doris Cooks about a national accreditation the program received...
Ed Sterling wrote this column for almost three decades, so let’s open by celebrating his contributions to the Texas Press Association and its members. Ed was the calm, steady voice keeping us informed and interested. I am honored to have been asked by Mike Hodges, TPA...
As states ease COVID-19 restrictions and people get out of the house to return to work, pets around the country may see their daily routines of hanging out with everyone come to an end. Some dogs and cats handle routine changes easily. For others, a routine change...
Baseball still remains America’s pastime, even in the midst of a pandemic. This rang true for four Princeton High School baseball players—Cade Hitt, Logan Turner, Matthew Delaney, and Reese Weaks. These four and their North Texas Pride baseball team, coached by...
Everybody needs a little help from their neighbor from time to time. Sometimes that help might require more than just a couple of neighbors. Terry Williams, a relative newcomer to the Farmersville community and newly elected council member, saw the need to offer some...
Sheriff Jim Skinner presented Life Saving Awards to Farmersville Police Officer Korey Redding, Collin County Deputy Travis Munk and Collin County resident Gye Kraemer July 22 for their heroic work in the rescue of five adults and one child in April. On April 29...
Farmersville ISD students will have four extra weeks of summer vacation. The Board of Trustees met Monday, July 27 – social distanced throughout the FHS cafeteria – to revise the 2020-21 calendar. Classes will start Tuesday, Sept. 8 for students, and teachers will...
