An agenda item intended for routine approval Monday afternoon became the subject of a lengthy discussion among Collin County commissioners and Tax Assessor-Collector Scott Grigg. The discussion focused on how Grigg’s office processes checks delivered by residents...
The Farmersville Times will publish its Audie Murphy section on June 16. This annual section will highlight the 17th Annual Audie Murphy Day which will be held on Saturday June 18 in downtown Farmersville. Veteran registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and activities...
Happy Texas Independence Day! By State Senator Van Taylor On March 2, one hundred and eighty years ago, fifty nine delegates met to draft and adopt the original Texas Declaration of Independence. This convention at Washington on the Brazos in 1836 harbored the...
Collin College’s Auteur Film Series will screen “The Wicker Man” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Spring Creek Campus Living Legends Conference Center as part of its 2015-2016 “Religion: Opiate or Oracle” theme. Spring Creek Campus is located at 2800 E. Spring...
DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY SPEED LIMIT TO BE LOWERED FOR CONSTRUCTION The North Texas Tollway Authority is lowering speed limits on the Dallas North Tollway between Beltline and Frankford Roads for safety as a new phase of construction gets underway on the DNT. Roadway...
AUSTIN – Consumers who suffered property damage as a result of the recent severe weather should contact their insurance companies as soon as possible to begin the claims process. Homeowners insurance generally covers losses from wind and hail. If you’re having...
LOCAL PHONE SCAM The Farmersville Police Department was made aware by a local business owner of a phone scam. Today, the business owner received a phone call from a person who identified themselves with the “Gas Company” and when asked specifically, the person...
The TCEQ offers grants for natural gas vehicle conversions and purchases Up to $37.8 million available for qualifying entities The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced today that applications are now being accepted for the Texas Natural Gas Vehicle...
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Collin County until 7 a.m. Saturday morning . A weather warning indicates a confirmed, current and present danger to this area. Take necessary safety precautions. "Turn around, don't drown when encountering...
