Collin College Farmersville campus will host its biennial event, Bloomin’ Harvest, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. File art Pumpkins, costumes, candy and a little local history are filling the October calendar as communities across eastern Collin and Hunt...
Texas families could save $132 million this weekend in the annual back-to-school sales tax holiday, said acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock. The event runs Friday, Aug. 8, through midnight, Sunday, Aug. 10. “Back-to-school costs can add up fast,” Hancock said....
Farmersville junior Amare Warren, left, runs against sophomore Jaxson Ward during practice Monday, Aug. 4. The Farmers come into the season seeking to build off their first playoff win since 2016. Students in Farmersville ISD will return to class Thursday, Aug. 7,...
The Farmersville Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to try their luck at its 2025 Casino Night fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23, at The Hidden Jewel in Blue Ridge. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m., with gaming tables opening at 7 p.m. and running...
In preparation for final budget development, Finance Director John Lawrence presented certified property values at the Monday, Aug. 4 Farmersville City Council meeting. Lawrence, absent from the meeting, provided the data through a written communication included in...
Columnist John Moore grew up in Little River County, Arkansas. Where they still say, “y’all.” Courtesy John Moore According to Merriam-Webster, a colloquialism is “a local or regional dialect expression.” Another definition? Language that’s “unacceptably informal.”...
And according to a university study, when parents actively engage in fun activities with their children, it fosters stronger bonds and helps kids feel valued. From casual backyard adventures to cozy indoor games, here are some easy and memorable ways to make evenings...
Columnist John Moore recently pulled over to buy fruit from a roadside stand. It reminded him of home. Courtesy John Moore There’s a rhythm to the seasons that you can feel in your bones when you grow up in a place like southwest Arkansas. Long before supermarkets...
Financial matters dominated the discussion at the Monday, July 21 regular meeting of Farmersville City Council. Councilmembers received the city’s annual audit for the 2024 fiscal year, presented by audit firm Brooks, Watson & Co., PLLC. According to Louis...
