Columnist John Moore grew up with a television set much like the 1969 RCA console pictured here, which was originally owned by movie star, Gene Autry, and now belongs to John’s friend, Scott Rice. Photo Scott Rice Maybe it was different when we only had three channels...
Kids of all ages have been enjoying Summer Reading Club at the library and VBS at area churches. For photos see the June 21 edition or subscribe online.
Farmersville’s top four finish in District 10-3A softball paid off during the selection of honors for 2018. Leading the way were Callie Yellin as the Offensive Most Valuable Player Reese Fetty the Newcomer of the Year. Yellin earned defensive MVP last season. Outside...
Entertainment and community support for Jarren McTee will abound this weekend as the 11th annual softball tournament takes place. Jarren, 10, was diagnosed at birth with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) after being deprived of oxygen during a traumatic delivery...
As summer heats up, Collin County residents are gravitating toward water, both lakes and pools, to cool off. Though water can provide a relief from Texas heat and high temperatures, it also can pose danger. Already this year, Collin County has seen several drowning...
Hugs, love and support were shown Saturday as Farmersville and surrounding communities turned out in full force for retired Josephine Fire Chief Cameron Brooks. Brooks, who needs a liver transplant due to an autoimmune liver disease, spent many years supporting...
A call that first responders never want to receive about a school bus being involved in a wreck occurred around 1 p.m. Thursday, June 7 on Hwy. 380. According to preliminary information received by Texas State Trooper Sgt. Kyle Bradford, a Bland ISD School bus was...
The 2018 college baseball season couldn’t have gone any better for Farmersville graduate Bowie Farris. The University of Texas at Tyler junior shortstop earned multiple honors and helped guide his team to a NCAA Div. III World Series title. Farris was named a...
Fatherhood takes many different directions but for the Pollard family, service to others is one quality that is emphasized above all else. Barry Pollard, 64, is the father of three sons – Shaun, 30, Aaron, 35 and Bradley Pollard, 38. The Pollard family is no stranger...
