Columnist John Moore still listens to vinyl on the types of stereos on which he grew up. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Transistor radios were a breakthrough in entertainment. Especially for young people. When they debuted in the...
From staff reports [email protected] Governor Greg Abbott today announced a legislative special session that will begin on July 18. In his announcement, Gov. Abbott identified 20 items that will be included on the special session call. "Considering all the...
By David Cuillier and Eric Newton People must be able to get facts from their government to make smart decisions and hold public officials accountable. Politicians from both parties agreed on this long ago when they first passed federal, state and local open...
Put you business in front of customers who visit the most infamous restaurant in Wylie. Take advantage of advertising opportunities in the Ballard Street Café Menu. The Menu is published annually and is read on a daily basis by newcomers and faithful patrons to the...
The Farmersville Downtown Merchants Association is proud to announce its Fall in Love with Farmersville event. The event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, will feature a giveaway to three lucky visitors. The giveaway will include...
By Joe Reavis [email protected] Farmersville Police are investigating an incident that occurred Tuesday night, Dec. 20, during which several locations in town were spray painted, tagged, by vandals. Police Chief Mike Sullivan reported that gang signatures...
From staff reports Congressman John Ratcliffe has easily won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives District 4. With an 88% to 12% lead in early returns, the Associated Press called the race. Said Ratcliffe: “I’m grateful for the overwhelming vote of...
Each year, thousands of veterans are honored with an annual celebration called Veterans’ Day on Nov. 11. This year, The Farmersville Times, would like to pay special tribute to those veterans and active duty personnel in a special section publishing Nov. 10. However,...
Sen. Bettencourt Busts Another Property Tax Myth, that ‘I Did Not Raise Your Taxes, Because I Did Not Raise Your Tax Rate’ AUSTIN – Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief, yesterday busted the...
