Eastbound or westbound, any time of day, traffic is heavy on U.S. Highway 380 through the center of Princeton. A TxDOT project widening the road from four lanes to six is not expected to be finished until 2028. Bob Wieland/The Farmersville Times Relief for drivers on...
An increase in farm acreage, coupled with ongoing consumer demand and opportunities for new seed-improvement programs, signals a positive outlook for the Texas Christmas tree industry, according to a Texas A&M Forest Service expert. “The latest [USDA] census notes...
Sonja's Angels delivers presents to the elderly and special-needs residents at nursing homes as well as local shut-ins without families. Courtesy photo For more than 17 years, Sonja’s Angels has made it their mission to ensure elderly and special-needs residents in...
Columnist John Moore grew up with just about everything coming from the Sears catalog. You can buy reprints of the old catalogs, such as the one pictured, which is available on Amazon. Courtesy John Moore For much of the twentieth century, the Sears Roebuck catalog...
Courtesy photo Collin County officials are continuing work on the Collin County Northeast Freeway Study, a long-range transportation project intended to improve mobility in a rapidly growing area of the county. The county has partnered with LJA Engineering Inc. to...
Firefighters from multiple agencies worked to save the home of Farmersville firefighter Penny Phillips on Dec. 1, but the structure was destroyed. (Courtesy photo) A Farmersville firefighter is receiving support from colleagues and the community after her home was...
Columnist John Moore's mother turned off her landline and the phone number he grew up with is now gone. He's taking it harder than he expected. Courtesy John Moore My mom turned off her landline. For 50 years, my parents had the same number. 898-2446. Now, it’s gone....
Want to buy something unique and meaningful this holiday season? Purchase a gift that supports a local nonprofit 1. Thank a veteran with a live, handmade balsam wreath. Each sponsorship goes toward a veteran’s wreath that will be placed on the headstone to honor all...
The Metroplex is home to more than 1 million small businesses, representing 99% of all businesses in the area, according to the 2025 Small Business Report. Small businesses continue to power the economic engine of North Texas, according to a newly released statewide...
