Farmersville junior running back Gordon Swartz raises his hands in the air after scoring on a 59-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against Commerce on Friday, Sept. 13. The Farmers defeated the Tigers, 31-21. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media FARMERSVILLE --...
Make a difference on North Texas Giving Day by supporting local nonprofits
The Farmersville Historical Society is participating in North Texas Giving Day this year with a goal to raise funds to repair perimeter fencing and pickets at the historic Bain-Honaker House on College Street. Courtesy photo Supporting a favorite local nonprofit or...
Miss Texas 2024 visits elementary school to inspire advocacy, friendship
Miss Texas 2024, Annette Addo-Yobo, visited Tatum Elementary Tuesday, Aug. 27. She delivered an interactive program about autism awareness to kindergarten, first and second grade students titled, “Be an Advocate, Be a Friend.” Courtesy photo Tatum Elementary School...
Dental experts tackle big cat tooth troubles
The operating room at In-Sync Exotics in Wylie was busy Saturday, Aug. 10 as four tigers received dental work. With a team of volunteers, Dr. Barron Hall, left, and Dr. Charles Dyer IV, volunteer dentists with the Dr. Peter Emily Foundation, perform a tooth extraction...
Breaking Free: A Ministry of Miracles
Scott Mormon, the founder of Breaking Free, has several pillars of service. To learn more, visit bfservices.org. Courtesy photo Six days a week Scott Mormon is on a mission. He’s in the streets of Plano ministering to the homeless and disadvantaged, then working with...
Pictures of the Past: New Deal murals bring art to public spaces
If you enter the main door of the Farmersville Post Office, the mural “Soil Conservation in Collin County” is painted above the postmaster’s door on the right. The mural depicts a blend of farming techniques and pastoral landscapes. In the heart of downtown...
Event celebrates veterans’ sacrifices
The Mounted Cavalry, followed by the First Team Cavalry Division Horse Detachment from Fort Cavazos, parade through downtown Farmersville Saturday, June 15, in honor of Audie Murphy Day. The life of Audie Leon Murphy, and all the lives of all the brave men and women...
Big night for big cats at fundraising gala
Vickey Keahey, founder and president of In-Sync Exotics, presents Tim Harrison a painting crafted by Lambert the lion at the Saturday, June 8 gala in Lavon. Harrison, a published author and documentary film star, was the keynote speaker. Courtesy Dave Smith It was a...
City to celebrate 25th Audie Murphy Day
Actor and writer Duffy Hudson will take the stage Friday, June14, at Farmersville Intermediate School for his one man show portrayal of Audie Murphy. There’s a full slate of events on tap for the 25th annual Audie Murphy Day celebration, an event that honors area...