Doris Jean Gant Moore, of McKinney, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, surrounded by her family, at the age of 99. She was born on June 26, 1927, in Nevada, Texas, to Virgie Olene Rickman Smith and Van Nicholson Smith. Doris attended church and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A confetti cannon, along with the traditional cap toss, signaled the end of graduation ceremonies for the Farmersville High School Class of 2024 Tuesday, May 21, at the CUTX Event Center in Allen. Family, friends and Farmersville ISD administrative staff gathered to...
One year ago, Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner announced plans to reduce recidivism rates among inmates by offering a program where they can learn better life skills, improve their education and learn a trade. “Too often, we see generations of a family stuck in that...
National Sexual Assault Awareness Month In a world where silence and shame can perpetuate suffering, a local nonprofit serves as a beacon of hope and support for those impacted by all forms of sexual violence. For over 40 years, The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center of...
The Farmersville Historical Society threw down a wild west themed affair worthy of multiple photo ops as they raised funds to continue its mission to restore and maintain the city’s historic Bain-Honaker House and plan special projects. This year’s event, Saturday,...
