Columnist John Moore has endured many difficulties, but nothing's worse than wallpaper. Photo by John Moore There are two true tests for how solid your marriage is — COVID-19 and hanging wallpaper together. As I awoke from 9½ hours of sleep, all rested and ready for...
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...
Potential voters have until Monday, Oct. 7, to register to cast a ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election. Friday, Oct. 25, is the last day for registered voters to apply for a mail-in ballot. In-person early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Nov. 1....
Columnist John Moore has an ice box that's been in his family for a long time. One that still works if he ever needs it. Courtesy John Moore The fridge. Frigerator. Some even called it, “The Frigidaire.” A few decades ago it had many names. Growing up, my family...
Residents review TxDOT plans for an alternative US Highway 380 route from McKinney to Farmersville. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is wrapping up the environmental assessment of the project to build an alternative route for US Highway 380 north of...
A lengthy Farmersville City Council meeting addressed a variety of topics on the Thursday, Sept. 16 regular agenda. After months of planning, key agenda items served as the “main entrees” of the Monday’s 3-hour menu. Ordinances adopting the 2024-25 proposed budget,...
