More than 10 years ago, a mere five words frightened desk jockeys everywhere: “sitting is the new smoking.” Still, many people across the U.S. are walking less than they used to. Long days spent sitting can take a toll over time, negatively impacting bodies and minds....
In four weeks, the city of Farmersville will host its 43rd Old Time Saturday celebration. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7, and will feature multiple activities during the daylong event. Preregistration is going on now for individuals interested in...
School officials are warning students and parents about the potential danger of the popular Saturn calendar and class scheduling application for high school students. The developer of the app says, “Saturn is the only calendar that supports the complexities of the...
The ongoing topic of annexing property into the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) took a turn at the Tuesday, Aug. 22 Farmersville City Council meeting. City attorney Alan Lathrom updated councilmembers on recent policy changes passed by the Texas Legislature during...
Collin County remains a strong seller’s market although housing infrastructure has not caught up with communities located farther away from Dallas, Realtors say. New listings declined 19.5% in July, said Shana Acquisto, president of the Collin County Association of...
Two Princeton firefighters, Chris Solano and Joe Vega, are training for the 22nd Annual Guns & Hoses charity boxing tournament to be held Saturday, Sept. 9, in McKinney. “This charity is a benevolence fund for the families of fallen firefighters and fallen police...
Austin, Texas – Continued low wind-power generation and high demand for electricity will result in anticipated low operating reserves for the Texas power grid this afternoon and into the evening. The Public Utility Commission (PUCT) is echoing a call from the Electric...
Annual car show raises funds Car enthusiasts will be able to partake in the highly anticipated annual Cops and Rodders car show in downtown Farmersville next month. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, from noon to 4 p.m. on the historic square and will feature a...
Coins, artifacts found on historic property Farmersville’s Historical Society has called upon a special hobbyist to help them find artifacts buried or lost long ago in the grounds of the Bain-Honaker House. Josh Hitt, a metal detectorist and local resident, found...
