Collin College has appointed Garry Evans as provost of the Plano Campus and Kyle Bellue as provost of the Wylie and Farmersville campuses, the college announced March 9. The appointments take effect June 1. The leadership changes follow the retirements of Sherry...
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...
Half a century ago, 25 men got together with one purpose in mind: to help veterans. Though the location and members have changed, Farmersville VFW Post 7426 still has the same goal. The post commemorated their 50th anniversary Saturday, Feb. 10 with a golden...
Several candidates have filed for the mayor’s seat and for the city council election. Randy Rice, who is president of the Farmersville Main Street board, has filed for the mayor’s seat along with incumbent Mayor Diane Piwko. Since retiring in 2015, Rice has filled his...
A multiple injury accident between two pick-up trucks halted traffic Thursday, Feb. 1 at the intersection of Hwy. 380 and Hwy. 78. Emergency crews were called to the scene of the accident at the intersection around 1:30 p.m. Feb. 1. According to information released...
Tatum Elementary School students celebrate the 100 and 101st day of school. On the 100th they dressed up as the elderly and on the 101st they donned Dalmatian spots. For more photos see the Feb. 9 edition or subscribe online.
