By John Kanelis Collin County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Paul Raleeh’s staff needs help and on Monday, the justice of the peace asked county commissioners for “long term, temporary” staffing to help the court move cases more quickly. Raleeh didn’t get the help he...
Council critiqued over boards A member of Farmersville’s Main Street Board of Directors sought to withdraw her resignation from the board, only to watch the city council get into a heated argument over a newly implemented selection process – and then cast a...
After a tempestuous spring semester, 112 Farmersville High School seniors received their long-awaited diplomas. The district held graduation at Farmer Stadium Tuesday, July 14 to allow for social distancing. For the full story, see July 23 issue...
Gov. Greg Abbott has again suspended elective surgeries in hospitals in 104 counties located within 11 of the state’s 22 trauma service areas. Each of the trauma service areas has a regional advisory council and a trauma system plan to respond to health crises such...
Farmersville Volleyball has seen a large amount of success in the last few years. Last year’s squad was ranked number one in the state in 4A for a while, but the Farmers fell just short of a State championship, losing to Kennedale in the Regional finals. Head...
There’s a hidden gem in Collin County. A haven for the neglected, abused and the unwanted. It’s a place where lions roar, cheetahs run, servals play and lemurs climb. To some, it might sound like a children’s book or a zoo, but no - it’s a rescue facility for...
The city of Farmersville received a sales tax reimbursement check from the Texas State Comptroller this month for $100,873, a 23.65 percent increase from a year ago. Reimbursements to Texas cities were distributed by the comptroller this month for taxes collected on...
Does your business need a financial boost due to COVID-19? If so, there’s good news if you missed the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) application deadline on June 30. The Small Business Administration resumed accepting applications for the PPP last week...
Texas Education Agency last week released a list of comprehensive guidelines for opening public schools for fall semester classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the TEA guidance deals with protecting the health of students and staff as schools open, such as...
