Diane Reid Ballard passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 79 in Tyler, Texas. She was born in Jacksonville, TX, to Floyd and Ruby Merle Reid. She was married first to Donald W. Cox for 16 years, then later married Larry G. Ballard on June 6, 1986. They...
Memories were shared and veterans were honored last week in a final end-of-year tribute that took place at the IOOF Cemetery in Farmersville and more than 4,700 cemeteries across the nation. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Lodge 228 hosted its second...
Last Friday’s festivities officially kicked off the sesquicentennial holiday season for Farmersville. The community showed up in full force to witness the debut of the annual light display on Farmersville Parkway at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 and the tree lighting in...
The holiday spirit has taken root across the nation as Santa’s elves ready for the upcoming season with a little help from a nonprofit started by the Marine Corps Reserve 76 years ago. Toys for Tots, a nationwide community action program, has become a beacon of...
In communities throughout the U.S., there are families who have paid the highest price in the cause of freedom. These families, known as Gold Star families, experienced the loss of an immediate family member while serving their country. For more on this story see the...
In just a few months, residents will participate in a special ceremony to honor 402 veterans buried at the IOOF Cemetery in Farmersville. The cemetery will be one of 3,100 locations participating in the national nonprofit program that culminates in a special wreath...
Local nonprofits need your support on North Texas Giving Day Supporting a favorite local nonprofit or cause doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming if you live in North Texas thanks to a unique fundraising event started in 2009. For 15 years, the Communities...
The Farmer Pride Marching Band has been playing it cool in the heat since starting back to work in mid-July. The season began July 18 and 19 with two days of leadership training for student leaders. The entire marching band — approximately 120 band members strong —...
As area youth enjoy the last days of summer break, planning and preparations for the 2023-24 school year are in full swing for the estimated 2,100 Farmersville ISD students expected to attend the first day of classes Tuesday, Aug. 8. At Farmersville High School, bond...
