Farmersville’s Janiyla Craft smiles as she poses for pictures with the first-place medal that she won at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association Class 4A state meet in the 242-pound weight class division. Photo courtesy John Searson By David Wolman...
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...
Farmersville is taking steps to bring the city and downtown area into compliance with the American Disability Act. Recently, a $325,000 Texas Capital Fund Main Street Grant was accepted by the Farmersville City Council. The grant is comprised of the city paying...
Many residents are in mourning after lifelong resident and community contributor Charles Curington recently passed away. Perhaps most noteable was the time that Mr. Curington dedicated to the Farmersville Fire Department. He joined the Farmersville Volunteer Fire...
Students at Tatum Elementary School have been having fun with a variety of educational events. For more photos see the Feb. 1 issue or subscribe online.
Help is exactly what the Lady Farmers need if they’re to qualify for the playoffs. The first thing they had to do themselves was beat Howe, Tuesday, Jan. 30, and visiting Leonard at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 in District 10-3A. “We must beat Howe, which is a team that...
