Farmersville’s Conner Bakken brought home the state title in the 123-pound division at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Division II state meet in Abilene last Friday. Courtesy Christopher Anderson By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville’s...
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...
The city of Farmersville has been hit with a ransom-ware virus, which has drastically altered their ability to take payments and send out utility bills. According to City Manager Ben White, the city’s computer systems have been effected which does not allow...
Randy Rice has officially been sworn in as mayor along with City Councilmembers Mike Hurst and Donny Mason. All candidates were sworn in during the Tuesday, May 22 city council meeting. A plaque of appreciation was presented to outgoing Mayor Diane Piwko from the city...
Collin County Sheriff’s Office opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art 911 Call Center last week for tours by police and fire department officers, and a ribbon cutting ceremony. The center is located in the sheriff’s office complex at 4300 Community Ave.,...
Amid a sea of purple and gold, the Class of 2018 celebrated the finale of 13 years of education. The 111-member class completed its commencement ceremony Thursday, May 24 at Plano Centre in Plano. Class members raised more than $400,000 in scholarships and were...
