Farmersville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Egg Hunt behind the Onion Shed Saturday, April 4. File Art Several Easter and spring-themed events are on the calendar across the region in the coming weeks, giving families multiple opportunities to celebrate the...
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.
The final scores from last week’s District 10-3A games don’t tell the entire story. Down players due to injuries and illness the Farmers remained competitive in a pair of loses. They were defeated by host Howe 80-47 and visiting Leonard 41-32. “They were competitive...
Love comes in many forms and fashions, but for those at Shutt’er Down Ranch, a love for animals is a top priority. The 33-acre ranch located outside Farmersville on CR 702 is haven for many animals, 138 currently. With 34 dogs, 18 pigs, 16 goats, 20 chickens, five...
Those wanting to show off their patriotic spirit can do so all year long thanks in part to a program started by the Farmersville Rotary Club. The club started a residential flag program in which club members will place a U.S. Flag in front of homes for...
This past weekend my plans included a much-anticipated trip to the movies to see “The Post.” Starring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, the movie chronicles a time involving the Pentagon Papers and The Washington Post’s decision to publish them. Facing legal battles up to...
