Preservation Celebration guests, including Audie Murphy’s nieces and guest speaker Bryon Wiebold, walk the red carpet Saturday, April 25, in Farmersville. Courtesy Ben Cardon A nod to the city’s deep-rooted history took center stage last week as the Collin County...
Farmersville’s code enforcement—or lack thereof—impact fees and the formation of a new tax reinvestment zone were among topics discussed at the Monday, Feb. 3 city council meeting. During the regular agenda discussion, Mayor Craig Overstreet voiced concerns about the...
Most of us can cite a handful of times when we knew that we were witnessing history. Something unique. Something profound. A shift in the tectonic plates of society. So it was on January 20, 2025. There was a drawing for tickets to attend the presidential...
A good night’s sleep can feel like a luxury, but it’s actually a necessity for overall health. From boosting energy to protecting against chronic disease, sleep plays a critical role in well-being—especially as people age. Yet, many adults don’t get the recommended...
The filing period for Farmersville City Council, Farmersville ISD Board of Trustees and the Collin College Board of Trustees May 3, 2025, elections is underway. As of presstime, no one had filed for one of two available city council seats; Place 2, currently held by...
Farmersville ISD administrators presented district and campus improvement plans at the Monday, Jan. 27, school board meeting, focusing on academics and attendance rates. Tatum Elementary Principal Cristi Uland reported the campus has grown to more than 600 students....
Farmersville city council members received a presentation on the proposed Windsor Farms housing development at the Tuesday, Jan. 21 meeting, a project that could bring nearly 900 new homes to the area. Council also approved multiple grants, tabled zoning discussions...
While some in society have stopped wearing watches, columnist John Moore isn’t one of them. Courtesy John Moore I noticed his Watch immediately. I usually notice watches immediately. But his was especially noticeable. It was a Rolex. I don’t own a Rolex, but one...
Pansy Hundley proudly served as the city’s second librarian for over two decades. Courtesy photo A Farmersville resident who dedicated nearly three decades to the city’s library and chronicled area history has passed away. Pansy Hundley, Farmersville’s longtime...
