A night of glamour, gaming and philanthropy will help support one of North Texas' premier exotic animal sanctuaries. In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center will host The Great Catsby: ROARing '20s Casino Night Saturday, June 27, at the Cotton Mill in...
Addressing aging infrastructure and escalating maintenance needs, Farmersville City Council reviewed a series of proposed repairs to multiple city-owned buildings during its Tuesday, Jan. 20 meeting, approving funding for some projects while flagging others for...
Andi Clay, Avery Clay and Ashley Evans ride Rosie, Bo and Sparky during last weekend’s winter weather event. Icy conditions and freezing temperatures closed many businesses, along with city offices and schools, but some residents still found time to enjoy the snow....
The Collin College Board of Trustees has named a successor to Place 1 Trustee Megan Wallace, who resigned last year due to relocation. Wallace was elected in May 2023 and her term expires in May 2029. Trustees chose attorney Glenn Callison of Plano to serve until the...
My grandfather was a blacksmith. To supply his shop with the metal, wood, and other materials he needed to operate, he attended auctions. Auctions that sold all types of items. Since his shop was located in Ashdown, Arkansas, that gave him close proximity to the...
A blue jay perches near a snow-dusted backyard feeder, a familiar winter sight across North Texas. With the right feeder and food, homeowners can attract a variety of birds — from cardinals to finches — throughout the year. Few things bring a yard to life quite like...
Frances Ellen Howell passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on March 25, 1942, to Grover “Joe Pete” Stuart and Flossie (Wagley) Stuart in Emory, Texas. In 1959, Frances married George Thomas Plunk and they moved to Garland, Texas and had...
Farmersville City Council addressed a wide range of city business during its Jan. 20 meeting, focusing on repairs to aging municipal buildings, approving maintenance funding for key facilities and calling a May 2 election for council seats — while also taking action...
The deadline for paying 2025 property taxes in Collin County is approaching quickly, and county officials are reminding property owners that payments must be made by Jan. 31, 2026, to avoid penalties and interest. Property tax payments not received by the deadline...
