Columnist John Moore wonders if we can stop the rain we started. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Back in 2011, it didn’t rain. It didn’t rain for a long, long time. It didn’t rain for so long that fires began to pop up where I live. One...
Updated: 12-23-25 at 3:37 p.m. The Greenville Police Department says it has arrested a 19-year-old man wanted in connection with an attack on an elderly resident living in the 1100 block of Commerce Drive. Police Lt. Brandon West said officers responded about 5 p.m....
Columnist John Moore collects cookbooks. Especially ones with a family touch. Courtesy John Moore The transition to digital is understandable in some areas. Watching old movies is easier online. But when it comes to reading, I still prefer a hard copy. A book....
Nothing captures the spirit of the holidays quite like handmade decorations — especially when they’re created by the smallest members of the family. Getting kids involved in decorating not only makes your home feel more festive but also gives them a sense of pride and...
Farmersville volunteer fire department recently receiving funding for fire and rescue equipment through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. Farmersville, Lavon and Nevada were among Collin County volunteer fire departments recently receiving...
As Farmersville continues to grow, city leaders moved Monday, Dec. 15, to ensure future green space, with City Council approving new park development fees for residential projects. The new fee structure was adopted following a staff study comparing park development...
Five Christmas cookie recipes that will be a hit at any cookie exchange are featured in the Life & Style section. Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies Makes 48 cookies 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3⁄4 cup peanut butter 1⁄3...
Lavon Police Chief Mike Jones says a 14-year-old murder suspect has been arrested without incident. The chief said the boy, a student at Community Trails Middle School, was apprehended Monday, Dec. 15, in Dallas. Jones said the suspect was sought in connection with...
Mrs. LoEtta Barbara Reavis passed away Dec. 11, 2025, in McKinney. She was 87. She was born March 2, 1938, in Ivanhoe to Clarence and Juanita (Hamlin) Bates. She married M.R. “Hooker” Reavis on June 6, 1959, in Antlers, Okla. LoEtta dedicated more than 30 years as a...
