Access to government records allows citizens to see how public decisions are made, how taxpayer dollars are spent and how local officials conduct the public’s business. The importance of those rights is highlighted each year during Sunshine Week, observed this year...
Collin County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state and nation with the population doubling over the past 20 years from 500,000 to just over 1 million people. So, it is vital for the county to ensure the transportation system can meet future growth...
A new restaurant in town is bringing the community together with its family-style seating and meal options. The Family Table restaurant officially opened in late August at 604 N. State Hwy 78. Currently, the restaurant offers an array of breakfast and lunch items,...
City Manager Ben White provided an update on improvements to the Onion Shed, which need some revisiting, at the Tuesday, Sept. 26 Farmersville City Council meeting. Previously, several councilmembers asked for an update after hearing citizen concerns regarding the...
Brady Gray (8) gets one of his two touchdowns at Bridgeport on Friday. Farmersville (3-1, 0-1) was handed their first district, as well as, season loss by Bridgeport (1-5, 1-1) on Friday night at Bull Memorial Stadium in their District 5-4A clash. The Farmers trailed...
More than 700 new Texas laws have taken effect with even more changes on the horizon. September 1 was the effective date for 774 bill passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the governor. House Bill (HB) 3 puts an armed guard on every school campus in Texas...
Two schools in Farmersville are now helping students that may need meals on days when school is not in session. “Backpack Buddies” is an initiative at Tatum Elementary and Farmersville Intermediate School (FIS) that gives children access to food items during the...
The newest salon in Farmersville intends to be a one-stop shop for all things beauty for east Collin County residents. Located just off downtown, The Mane House is a contemporary salon in a cottage-style house that offers all hair and body services in a close...
Farmersville will be celebrating a long-standing tradition with its 48th annual Old Time Saturday event. This year’s festivities are a mix of old and new traditions, including Farmersville’s 150th birthday celebration. Vendor spaces are still available until Thursday,...
