Rotary District Governor Mike Callahan speaks to Farmersville Rotarians at last week’s meeting. John Kanelis/The Farmersville Times Mike Callahan began his talk to the Farmersville Rotary Club with a simple admonition. “Rotary takes ordinary men and women,” said the...
More memory-making events are on tap this weekend in Farmersville for individuals and families who enjoy the city’s small-town charm. Along with Christmas shopping opportunities on or near the square, visitors can step back in time with a visit to the Bain-Honaker...
A love of horses, a heart for helping and an unwavering faith led one woman on a quest to blend her passions into a nonprofit that touches lives daily. Lynn Turner’s lifelong journey culminated nine years ago with Heavenly Hooves, a nonprofit that provides equine...
It’s that time of year again and soon Farmersville Parkway will be all aglow as the light display kicks off its third year of bringing joy to visitors and Farmersville residents while supporting area charities. The official lighting ceremony, complete with a seasonal...
For 103 years, members of one of the nation’s oldest patriotic, nonpartisan veterans service organizations have continued to serve their communities — and their country — with a purpose to “promote patriotism, civic responsibility, public service and leadership in the...
Following a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, two Farmersville Army veterans, along with veterans from four other communities, were thanked for their service with the gift of handmade quilts last week. Quilts of Valor were draped over the six veterans by...
Blue skies and an expansive view of the state’s first major reservoir built in over 30 years provided a scenic backdrop for the crowd that gathered in Fannin County for the official dedication of Bois d’Arc Lake by the North Texas Municipal Water District. The event,...
It’s that time of year when fall events fill up the calendar and there’s no doubt Farmersville has got it going on. History fans can visit the Bain Honaker House Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for its second annual Fall Fest event. On tap at this year’s...
For 47 years, Farmersville has been celebrating a long-standing tradition with its annual Old Time Saturday event. This year’s festivities are predicted to be better than ever with a mix of old and new traditions on display. On Friday night, Sept. 30, there’s a...
