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...
Traveling isn't columnist John Moore's favorite activity. He's pictured here with his father on a camping trip circa 1966. Courtesy John Moore Bruce Willis ad libbed a line in Die Hard that struck a chord with me. No, not the “Yipee Ki-Yay,” line. I think...
Celebrate Trails Day Saturday, April 26, at the Chaparral Trail Head. A group bike ride, open to all ages, is scheduled to leave the Onion Shed at approximately 9:30 a.m. Community members are invited to hit the trail and celebrate the outdoors during the annual...
Commissioner Darrell Hale, center, speaks to residents who live within the ETJ about the formation of an emergency services district at a meeting Monday, April 14 at the fire station. A panel of four leaders responded to questions about the formation of an emergency...
Residents from Collin County cities with upcoming general elections will head to the polls later this month to begin the early voting process to elect city council members and Collin College trustees in contested races. The first day of early voting is Tuesday, April...
Columnist John Moore grew up with yard art, and still proudly displays a concrete gargoyle out on the front porch. Photo: John Moore Pink flamingos. Chalk and concrete figures. Cast iron pots with flowers. Old school bells. Cars on blocks. The yard art of yesterday....
For the 26th year, the Farmersville Rotary Club is hosting its annual Bob Tedford Memorial Golf Classic, the club’s only major fundraiser. This year’s tournament is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, at Wylie’s Woodbridge Golf Course, and the registration deadline is...
A pair of zoning requests that would have added duplex housing to single-family neighborhoods failed to gain traction with Farmersville City Council during its Monday, April 7 meeting. Councilmembers unanimously rejected both proposals—one on Wilcoxson Street and the...
Columnist John Moore loves pencils. Even pencils that cost $30. Courtesy John Moore They call it, “click bait.” It’s when you come across something online that sounds amazing, so you click on it to learn more. Click bait is something that turns out to be nothing as...
