Honor Flight No. 63 Army veterans gather at the National Museum of the United States Army Saturday, Sept. 12. The two-day Honor Flight DFW trip brought 45 veterans from multiple branches of the military to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials and other sites honoring...
Farmersville resident and former Irving Fire Department Lt. Benjee Cox, was the featured speaker at the Saturday, Dec. 14, Wreaths Across America event at the IOOF Cemetery. Communities united across the country last week in reflection, gratitude and respect for those...
Sue Halliday, Meals on Wheels volunteer coordinator for Wylie, picks up meals for delivery up meals to deliver each week at the Wylie United Methodist Church dropoff point. Meals on Wheels Collin County (MOWCC) is ramping up its call for volunteers as winter...
Patty Drom, shown with dog Piper, her current competition dog, was recently inducted into the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Hall of Fame. Drom was named a Pioneer of Dog Agility for her significant and lasting contributions to the sport. She lives in...
This year’s event will kick off promptly at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the IOOF Cemetery. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Pride Lodge 228 will once again lead Farmersville’s local program for National Wreaths Across America Day next month, joining more than...
Ten veterans were presented with handmade Quilts of Valor, honoring their service and sacrifice, in a special ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the First Baptist Church in Farmersville. Courtesy photo Ten veterans were presented with handmade Quilts of Valor, honoring...
The Farmersville High School Marching Band advanced to State, celebrating a school history-making finish of 13th out of over 200 4A classification bands and a first time advancement to the UIL State Marching Contest in the 4A Class. The marching band is in the top...
The Farmersville Historical Society brought back “The Onion Queen” to the Old Time Saturday parade this year, crowning one of its members, Lynda Barnett, as the queen. Barnett’s mother was crowned The Onion Queen” in 1938. Farmersville’s 44th Annual Old Time Saturday...
New this year to the Farmersville Historical Society Candlelight Tour is the mock “live wake” of the youngest daughter, Margaret (Maggie), who tragically died at age 12. Courtesy photo For those brave enough to explore the eerie past of the Bain-Honaker House, the...
