GoldStar Horse Rescue and Sanctuary has set a $5,000 NTxGD goal. The nonprofit rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected and abandoned horses and provides sanctuary for elderly horses. Courtesy Art. Make donations at NorthTexasGivingDay.org through Sept. 17....
State Rep. Jeff Leach announced Thursday that he is running for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives, seeking to continue representing House District 67 in Collin County. A Republican and lifelong resident of the area, Leach said his campaign will...
Colton Trentine tours a Farmersville fire truck at Rike Memorial Library during their annual Public Safety Day Wednesday, July 9. Farmersville’s Police and Fire Departments paid a visit to Rike Memorial Library for their annual Public Safety Day Wednesday, July 9....
Columnist John Moore loves grits. Real grits, that is. Photo John Moore Folks who aren’t from the South invariably aren’t familiar with grits. When they come for a visit, they often twist their eyebrows into a John Belushi-type look after they spot them on their...
State sales tax revenue totaled $4.04 billion in June, 2.5% more than in June of last year, said Kelly Hancock, the acting Texas comptroller. “State sales tax collections exhibited moderate growth compared with June 2024,” Hancock said in a July 1 release. “This comes...
Finance Director John Lawrence shared preliminary budget figures during a second budget workshop held as part of the regular council meeting Monday, July 7. He told councilmembers they will need to determine “wants” versus “needs” as they move forward with budget...
With the start of the new school year fast approaching, Farmersville ISD is encouraging parents and guardians to submit their applications for free or reduced-price meals as soon as possible to ensure students receive the nutrition they need without interruption....
From local artists to backyard gardeners, Wylie Urban Farm & Market’s vendors bring a diverse range of products together under one roof. Shoppers can find fresh food, tea, coffee, condiments, health and beauty items, art, books and handcrafted accessories at 2315...
Farmersville ISD Chief Financial Officer Anna Baker presented details of the district’s 2025 budget during a public hearing held prior to the June 30 regular school board meeting. No public comments were made following the presentation. Baker said the budget was based...
