Columnist John Moore’s grandmothers kept candy dishes on their coffee tables. Orange slices were a common treat found inside them. Photo: John Moore From the 1940s through the 1970s, Southern grandmothers always had candy dishes on the living room coffee table. The...
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has released the Farmersville Police Department blotter for Sept. 10 – Sept. 17. Traffic stops have been omitted. Sept. 10 – sec. watch, 200 Hill St.; dom. dist., 12317 CR 574; agency asst., 714 Orange St.; follow up info., 134 N....
After much anticipation the newly renovated Fightin’ Farmers Stadium opened to receive people at its first home game Sept. 18. Though the process was not without its ups and downs, Superintendent Jeff Adams said that the reaction from the majority of residents at...
Solid second half helps Farmers to third victory A strong second half performance proved to be the difference maker in a 49-26 win over Bonham on Homecoming. “We had a little bit of an attitude adjustment at halftime. I thought we came out and played well in the third...
By Wyndi Veigel News Editor [email protected] The Farmersville Historical Society has been quite busy as of late, both with meetings and special events. The society met Sept. 14 at the Carlisle Civic...
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has released the Farmersville Police Department blotter for Aug. 27 – Sept. 3. Traffic stops have been omitted. Aug. 27 – reck. drvr., S. Hwy. 78 / W. Hwy. 380; follow up info., 421 Welch Dr.; civil pblm., 134 N. Washington St. and...
By Wyndi Veigel News Editor [email protected] It’s been said it takes a village and that is appropriate when it comes to raising funds for the library. Young civic supports are out in force selling...
By Wyndi Veigel News Editor [email protected] Several public comments were heard recently regarding electric rates and Smart Meters. During the Sept. 8 city council meeting several citizens spoke about their concerns over rising electric costs in the public...
