Growth is spreading in Collin County, increasing overall property values, while average home values are down slightly, says Brian Swanson, deputy chief appraiser-business operations and compliance of Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). “The overall value of the...
The Lady Farmers got the 2018 softball season going by finishing below the .500 mark. “The 2-4 finish is not a good reflection of what this team is capable of,” Farmersville head coach Paula Wilfong said. “We had some rough patches during the Bonham tournament but we...
For 60 years, Frances Dyer Hickman has being following her calling to be a pharmacist. “I do what I love and love what I do,” the 82-year-old local pharmacist said. Dyer Drug Store, located at 133 McKinney Street in downtown Farmersville, is well known for its...
Early voting for the March 6 political party primary elections is now underway and runs through Friday, March 2, at voting locations throughout Collin County. On the mid-term ballots are offices for most Texas state offices and several Collin County offices, as well...
The Collin County Sheriff's Office is looking for Jaret Martinez Juarez, 26. She was last seen in the Princeton area after dropping off her cousin. She was last seen driving a 2009 silver Jeep Cherokee with Texas Temporary tag 81T9878. She was last seen Friday, Feb....
Four candidates have filed for the mayoral, city council election for the city of Farmersville. Incumbent Mayor Diane Piwko has put her hat in the ring to run for a second term. She is an independent business owner and currently a retailer in downtown Farmersville....
Charles Louis Hopkins, 71, of Farmersville was recently indicted on felony animal cruelty charges. He was indicted by the Collin County Grand Jury Thursday, Feb. 8 for cruelty to non-livestock animals: torture, which is a State Jail felony. According to reports, the...
The Farmersville Fire Department was a hubbub of activity last week as EMT students were practicing their skills for national registry exams to become fully certified Emergency Medical Technicians. The program, Farmersville Fire Department EMS Academy, was started...
It all came to an end for the Farmers earlier this week in District 10-3A basketball. They closed out the season Tuesday, Feb. 13 with Whitewright on Senior Night. Honored before the game were Kobie Sheriff, Malique Jones, Gareth Harp, Lane Senn and Eric Oborne. As of...
