Columnist John Moore has a book on communication his wife bought him in the early 90s. He intends to read it soon. In the early 90s, there was a self-help, relationship book called, “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus.” The goal of publishing this was for the...
City Council’s newest member, Kristi Mondy, shown with City Secretary Tabatha Monk, took the oath of office during the Monday, June 16 meeting. Finance Director John Lawrence gave Farmersville City Council a preliminary look at the 2025-26 fiscal year budget during...
Bertie Neu, dressed as Rosie the Riveter, stands with a life-size cutout of Audie Murphy, which will be on display June 21 at the Bain-Honaker House. Courtesy photo Farmersville is set to honor its most famous hometown hero as Audie Murphy Day returns Friday and...
Columnist John Moore still shines his own shoes. As long as he can find the polish to buy. Courtesy John Moore In some cultures, people wash the feet of guests who arrive at their home. At my parents’ house, I didn’t wash the feet of guests, but I did offer to shine...
The Texas Legislature has passed Senate Bill 571 (SB 571), aimed at closing loopholes in the state’s educator misconduct system and preventing individuals with a history of wrongdoing from moving between schools. The measure, authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, now...
Discovery Room When the summer sun scorches the Texas sky, savvy families know the best way to chill out is to head underground. Across the state, a network of natural limestone caves offers more than just geologic wonder—they provide a refreshing retreat where...
Columnist John Moore misses the old chain stores, one of which, Gibson’s, still exists in Kerrville, Texas. Courtesy John Moore Online shopping has turned us into couch potatoes who buy more than we ever used to. Adding items to an imaginary cart and clicking, “Buy...
Secondary Teacher of the Year, Bea Taylor, a Spanish I teacher, was recognized at the Thursday, May 29 Board of trustees meeting. She is shown with board president Tony Gray, left, and Farmersville Junior High Principal Dean Johnson. Elementary Teacher of the Year...
Farmersville Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) Director Rodney Williams presented an update on business sector initiatives and progress at the June 2 city council meeting. Williams shared data comparing fiscal year 2023-24 to 2024-25, highlighting growth in...
