Carlene (Shinn) Bobitt, a resident of Farmersville, Texas, passed away April 26, 2026 at the age of 97. She was born near Blue Ridge on January 25, 1929, to John Ross Shinn and Mary Ethelene (Patterson) Shinn in Collin County, Texas. Carlene was raised in Collin...
The Farmersville Fire Department fireworks stand located at Bates Machine and MFG Inc. has all the pyrotechnics anyone may need for the Fourth of July. According to Fire Captain Kelsey Casey, the stand is run by volunteer firefighters and has a “range of fireworks”...
China is at war with America today, financially, psychologically and monetarily, according to U.S. Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas. “We’ve got to change your perception and all people’s perception that China is no longer just a big warehouse in the sky that Amazon delivers...
A Farmersville quilt shop is packed with enough fabric and quilting supplies to inspire any quilter searching for their next project. Pinkey’s Too, a quilt shop located at 1300 W Audie Murphy Pkwy #1, has been serving up much-needed fabric, quilts, tote bags, sewing...
The 2023-24 Farmersville Farmerettes recently attended a three-day officer camp from Wednesday, May 31 to Friday, June 2 in Galveston. The camp, hosted by Crowd Pleasers, a dance academy, taught the officers new techniques they can benefit from for future events and...
Councilmembers wasted little time in conducting business during a short Farmersville City Council meeting Tuesday, June 13 at City Hall. Several items listed on the agenda were postponed to be discussed at a future meeting. By Cole McClendon To Login to read the full...
Fireworks will light up the sky Tuesday, July 4 at the annual Sparks of Freedom celebration at Southlake Park. The event, hosted by the Fire Department and sponsored by 4B, will run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will benefit the Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighter...
We all live in a watershed, so everyone should share in the responsibility of caring for it, according to a recent workshop. “A watershed is like one big bowl or bathtub, said Michael Kuitu, a program specialist and coordinator for the Texas Watershed Steward program....
Last week, the FISD Child Nutrition Department began offering a free meal program to children within the district. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition program administered in the Lone Star State by the Texas Department...
