Historical Society members Marty Shelton, Jon Pennington, and Bertie Neu pose beside the John and Anna Melissa Bain Family Monument during the Historical Society’s Cemetery Walk event Saturday, Oct. 24. Courtesy Farmersville Historical Society The stories of some of...
Farmersville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Egg Hunt behind the Onion Shed Saturday, April 4. File Art Several Easter and spring-themed events are on the calendar across the region in the coming weeks, giving families multiple opportunities to celebrate the...
Columnist John Moore’s great grandmother had one cure for everything. He wishes she’d used Lavoris instead of Dr. Tichenor’s. When I was little, every time I got sick, I was fairly certain that every medication the adults dispensed was designed to kill me. Before the...
Growing families often discover that the home that once felt just right can quickly begin to feel tight. Many first-time buyers purchase a “starter home,” a practical and affordable entry point into homeownership. But when children enter the picture — and especially...
CASA volunteer Dawn Brucher has mediated between teens and foster families. Courtesy art When a child is removed from an unsafe home, they lose more than a place to live. They lose familiar routines, classrooms, friendships and, often, contact with siblings — all in a...
Needed repairs to city facilities, including roof work, electrical upgrades and public safety improvements, led discussion during the Farmersville City Council’s regular meeting as officials weighed immediate fixes against upcoming budget considerations. At the...
Columnist John Moore’s grandmothers kept candy dishes on their coffee tables. Orange slices were a common treat found inside them. Photo: John Moore From the 1940s through the 1970s, Southern grandmothers always had candy dishes on the living room coffee table. The...
(Feature Impact) When jam-packed calendars and seemingly constant takeout orders get you down, diving into a fresh way to rethink homecooked meals can get you and your loved ones into a better-for-you routine. Close your favorite food delivery app and instead break...
Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Heart health is about more than just the heart itself. It’s a two-way street between the heart and the rest of the body. However, many U.S. adults aren’t aware of the connection between organs. According to a survey conducted by The...
