Troy Gene Childers, age 67, of Caddo Mills, Texas, went to his Heavenly home on March 21, 2026. He was born November 2, 1958, to George and Maurine Childers of Farmersville, Texas. Troy married the love of his life, Rebecca Franklin, on May 2, 1987, in Copeville,...
By David Chavern Every day at the News Media Alliance headquarters, a stack of newspapers arrives for myself and the staff. But with the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission currently considering tariffs on Canadian newsprint, those days of...
Do you rely on your local newspaper to keep up with how your tax dollars are being spent? If so, tell your congressman you don’t want a new tariff to put the paper out of business. A new study reveals that communities that lose their newspapers see an alarming...
1:15 p.m. There has been a major wreck between a Bland ISD School Bus and an 18-wheeler on Hwy. 380 near the Hunt County Line. Hwy. 380 is shut down in both directions. There were juveniles on the school bus - three are being transported via ambulance, 12 others are...
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been called in regard to a ransom-ware virus that has drastically impacted city of Farmersville operations. The city was hit with a Doctor December ransom-ware virus at 3:15 a.m. Monday, May 21 through Window’s update manager....
Those wanting to make a difference in their own city are being encouraged to apply for a variety of volunteer spots on local boards and commissions. Applications are now being accepted for these positions and will be reviewed by the Farmersville City Council Tuesday,...
Criminals have been put on notice thanks to the efforts of Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner and the North Texas Criminal Interdiction Unit. In late 2017, seven sheriffs from Collin, Grayson, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant, Wise and Rockwall counties formed a plan to work...
Citizens are being invited to celebrate veterans and active duty personnel along with the memory of Audie Murphy as annual festivities take place Saturday, June 23. The 19th annual Audie Murphy Day will be held in downtown Farmersville and features myriad events...
This 2017-’18 school year was filled with many bright spots for Farmersville’s boys and girls athletic programs. See the story for a breakdown of how each team fared, starting with the fall sports, winter and wrapping up with the spring. By David Jenkins • Sports...
