Commissioners of Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1 have held their second meeting as they prepare to oversee fire protection for county residents who live in rural areas outside of city limits. Meeting Monday, March 30, at the county’s Jack Hatchell...
Residents of Farmersville are encouraged to “come together and share ideas” in shaping the future of the city’s parks and recreation facilities during a second Open House hosted by the Parks & Recreation Board. “The Farmersville Parks & Recreation Board...
Residents are advised that their monthly utility bills may arrive later than usual this month due to a printing error at the mailing center. According to a statement from the city of Farmersville, the bills, which are typically dispatched by the first of each month,...
Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start.” – Anthony Bourdain Barbecue is a versatile word. It can refer to an outdoor place to cook meat; to cooking meat; and can also reference a gathering of people for the purpose of serving meat cooked...
Orange Street by the Dairy Queen is one of the streets in need of repairs. At last week’s regular meeting of the Farmersville City Council, Mayor Craig Overstreet outlined the main focus areas for the upcoming budget. The priorities identified at the Tuesday, June 25...
Summer months draw Texans outdoors, but the number of people enjoying warmer weather also draw out ticks looking for a meal. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts warn that ticks can pose danger and folks should take steps to avoid them. “Ticks are blood...
My grandfather called it a “Po Boy Lunch.” That meant we were having leftovers in whatever creative way my grandmother came up with. Recently, I took two biscuits from breakfast and loaded them with smoked brisket, and from the garden, purple onions and jalapeños. A...
The annual Sparks of Freedom celebrations will be held Thursday, July 4 from 5p.m. to 10 p.m. at Southlake Park. Fireworks will light up the sky Thursday, July 4 at the annual Sparks of Freedom celebration at Southlake Park. The event, hosted by the Farmersville Fire...
The Farmersville ISD Board of Trustees formally approved the 2024-2025 school district budget and employee compensation plan presented by Assistant Superintendent/CFO Anna Baker Monday night. Before the unanimous vote, a public hearing was held during the Monday, June...
