Capacity concerns at the Collin County Animal Shelter dominated discussion during the Collin County Commissioners Court meeting Monday, March 23, as officials addressed ongoing strain on the regional facility and directed staff to take steps to manage intake levels....
The city's computer systems have been compromised and are down through at least Monday, May 21. According to City Manager Ben White, the systems are down which is not allowing the city to process payments for utilities and such. Cash and check payments can be accepted...
After more than 10 months of work, both the comprehensive zoning ordinance and subdivision rewrite were approved Tuesday, May 8 by Farmersville’s city council. At the meeting, Mayor Diane Piwko and city councilmembers had a final opportunity to present suggested...
Collin County Commissioners last week called a $750 million bond election to fund freeways and arterial roads that address rapid growth expected to more than double the population of the county over the next 20 years. The bond election is set for Nov. 6 and includes...
A pair of young women who value education and extracurricular activities are leading Farmersville’s Class of 2018. Valedictorian Donna Smith and Salutatorian Katy Ravsten have been named as the top two. Donna, who is graduating with a 4.5022 GPA, is actively involved...
AUSTIN – It was the perfect end to the 2018 track and field season for Blue Ridge’s Skylar Gerner. The sophomore brought home the bronze medal, third place, in the Class 2A high jump with a height of 5-04 at Mike A. Myers Stadium. Lufkin Pineywood’s Tina Douglas...
First responders and firefighters are often part of citizens’ worst days. They are there when the community needs them, often putting their lives on the line. This weekend will provide an opportunity for those citizens to give back with the Farmersville Volunteer Fire...
On the eve of canvassing the May 5 election results, Mayor Diane Piwko has hired the Saraiya Law Firm in Farmersville to challenge the results of the mayoral election. The unofficial results were canvassed at the May 15 city council meeting. In official election...
In unofficial voting totals, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, Randy Rice received the most votes over incumbent mayor Diane Piwko. Rice received 220 votes (50.34 percent) and Piwko received 217 (49.66 percent.) For city council Place 2 incumbent Councilmember...
