The Farmersville Heritage Museum is participating in the Collin County Museum Patch Quest in honor of America’s 250th birthday. Courtesy photo Museums throughout Collin County are offering a unique way to celebrate America 250. The Collin County Museum Patch Quest...
Newly elected city councilmember Dwain Mathers came up on the losing side of the vote 10 times when it came to boards and commission appointments. Nominations were made at the Tuesday, May 28 council meeting. On the Farmersville Economic Development Board (4A), both...
When the outdoors beckons, road trips can be the perfect way to see the countryside, escape the routine of daily life and enjoy short vacations. When taking to the open road, it is important to focus on safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says...
The 86th Texas Legislature wrapped up its business for the biennial on Memorial Day, passing bills on school reform and property taxes in the last few days of the session. Legislators convened in January for the 140-day lawmaking session held every two years. Top...
A dream vacation turned into a nightmare for a Princeton fire captain and his wife after suffering a traumatic injury while ziplining in Saint Lucia. PFD Captain Steve Gammons and his wife Kristi were on a Caribbean cruise with PFD firefighter Jacob Stiltz and his...
Farmersville is brushing up on their passing, receiving and defending skills. They’re hosting a varsity and junior varsity 7-on-7 football league at Fightin’ Farmer Stadium. In the league are Emory Rains, Anna, Commerce, Van Alstyne and Lone Oak. Varsity games are...
Doctors are hard to come by in rural America. Nearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural communities. But only 10 percent of doctors practice there. Patients often must drive for hours to see a physician. Such barriers to care can prove deadly. A former director of...
Fifty-two children died in hot cars nationwide in 2018 of pediatric vehicular heatstroke -- more than any other year on record in the past 20 years. Experts say that these tragic deaths are entirely preventable. “Even one child dying in a hot car is too many,” says...
