David Keith Sumrow, 74, of Allen, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born May 12, 1951, to Earl and Christine Ketron Sumrow. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Debra Sumrow; son Brandon Sumrow; brother Franklin Sumrow (Billie); sister...
Council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Craig Overstreet to execute a voluntary petition for the annexation of approximately 89.2 acres, commonly referred to as the Chaparral Rails to Trails or Chaparral Trail. The ongoing discussion of annexation...
Farmersville will once again host its annual Old Time Saturday (OTS) event, a daylong celebration that pays tribute to the town’s rich heritage while raising funds for local causes. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 5, and will feature a wide array of...
Photo by Ricardo Guzman, Pixabay As we left Ashdown, Arkansas, in my mom’s 1971 Buick Electra 225 Limited, my mom turned to my dad and asked, “Jimmy, are you sure we have enough money?” He responded, “Well, Mary. If four hundred dollars isn’t enough to spend two weeks...
Collin College is launching its fall Dignity Initiative series with several events scheduled for October and November. These events are free and open to the public. The Dignity Initiative is a district-wide campaign led by the Collin College Committee Against Gender...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several nonprofit organizations are coming together to host an event aimed at raising awareness and providing education on intimate partner violence. The event, titled...
Planning head can make the difference between a so-so road trip and a perfect road trip. Road trips are a quintessential way to explore new places, reconnect with nature, or simply enjoy the thrill of the open road. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a...
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is coping with a flood of new residents into its 2,200 square-mile service area. With 55,500 people moving into the region each year, the district has adopted an FY2025 budget that will invest about $1.1 billion as part...
Amber Bynum celebrated the release of her second novel, “Never Till Now,” at 12 Stories Coffee in downtown Farmersville last month. Courtesy photo Indie author Amber Bynum never imagined that her love for small-town life and storytelling would lead to the creation of...
