FHS students, from left, Gavin Dillon, Walker Liebert, Travis Lombard, Addison Adams, Liam McLaughlin and Mason Day, members of VEX Robotics Team 87490Z, “Men in Purple,” qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship, set for April 21–24 in St. Louis, Missouri....
About three dozen people showed up to the square to celebrate Farmersville’s most famous former resident. Monday, June 15 marked the 75th anniversary of Audie Murphy’s return to his hometown after fighting in World War II. He was America’s most decorated veteran of...
Like most Americans, I have always considered the United States an exceptional country. We possess a political system built on checks and balances, an ideal of giving voice to ordinary people across a diverse land, and a Constitution that favors finding common...
August 2019 was the 50th anniversary of one of the most shocking crimes in United State history, the Tate-Labianca murders in Los Angeles, pulled off by the followers of Charles Manson. Last year, the crimes were brought back into the forefront of conscience...
Inventory remains low, but agents are optimistic In fast-growing areas such as Collin and Dallas Counties, the pandemic cooled down the hot real estate market enough to make some area realtors nervous. Local real estate brokers reported some sellers cancelled...
Farmers qualified for Div. II state meet Farmersville’s 2020 boys powerlifting season went down as one of the best in school history. Head coach JJ Williams said, the driving factor behind the team’s success was the fact they bought into the weight room. “We lifted...
The anniversary of Audie Murphy earning the Congressional Medal of Honor will be celebrated Monday, June 15 in downtown Farmersville. The event marks the 75th anniversary of Murphy’s award and will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the gazebo. Because of restrictions presented...
The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis, Minn. law enforcement on May 25 has caused a worldwide call for action to address police brutality, discrimination and racial injustice. In Farmersville, what started out as a discussion on social media...
June 10, 2020 – Collin College will offer virtual information sessions for the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity degree program in June, July, and August. The online sessions will occur:5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 Noon on Wednesday, June...
