The legacy of Farmersville’s most famous son will once again take center stage this weekend as Audie Murphy Day returns to downtown Farmersville. The annual celebration honoring World War II hero Audie Murphy and military veterans begins Friday, June 19, with special...
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....
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...
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...
Farmersville residents in the city’s extra-territorial jurisdiction raised questions about emergency services during the Dec. 1 regular city council meeting, even as the recent proposition to form an emergency services district for unincorporated areas passed...
More than eight people have been arrested in connection with the raid on a cockfight by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, authorities said. The bust took place Friday, Nov. 28, on County Road 697, southeast of Farmersville, the Sheriff’s Office said. Responding to a...
The federal government has approved Texas’ final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, clearing the way for the state to invest roughly $1.3 billion in expanding high-speed internet access. Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced...
