Brevity seemingly is the best word to describe a Farmersville ISD Board of Trustees meeting that was gaveled open and adjourned in just four minutes by board President Tony Gray. The board, meeting Oct. 27 at Farmersville High School, heard a report from the District...
With early voting underway, Collin County voters will decide whether to approve a $600 million Collin College bond proposal and four Collin County bond propositions totaling $817.5 million, with different potential effects on property taxes. The college anticipates no...
Collin College founding trustee J. Robert "Bob" Collins, front center, is joined by his wife, Claude Ann, left, along with college leaders, elected officials, family and community supporters during the Tuesday, Oct. 13 dedication of Dr. J. Robert Collins Hall at the...
Fall is the perfect season to celebrate trees as they transform the world into vibrant shades of red, orange, green and gold. You can do more than just admire existing trees – because in many areas, fall is also an ideal time to plant new ones. While spring is...
Designing a new home, remodeling your own or simply rethinking aesthetics and decor all require a little imagination and a lot of inspiration. A quick online search brings up hundreds if not thousands of thoughtful ways to make your kitchen or bathroom match your...
By Allison LaBrot The Farmersville Onion Shed will be filled with melodies and auction chants in support of Hillcrest Animal Rescue and their efforts to help local pet owners. The fifth annual Mutts and Music event will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct....
Collin County commissioners are weighing a range of spending and property tax options as they work toward adopting the county’s fiscal 2027 budget. The county’s recommended General Fund budget is $318.25 million, compared with $325.06 million in the fiscal 2026...
Photo courtesy of Unsplash It’s a tale as old as treadmills: You buy a new exercise machine with the best of intentions, only for it to become an expensive laundry rack that makes you feel guilty every time you glance over at it. When it comes to making lifestyle...
The countdown to a new school year has begun, and for many families, the final days of summer are filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension. While children may be eager to reunite with friends, join a sports team or move up to a new grade, they also may feel...
