Getty images Longer days and lighter schedules make summer perfect for relaxing, having fun outdoors and spending time with loved ones. However, more physical activity and time spent in the sun can also translate to increased health and safety risks. As you and your...
The city of Farmersville will move toward negotiating a commercial energy contract with the future Collin College center. City Manager Ben White sought council approval at the Tuesday, July 9 city council meeting to allow him to negotiate rates with the college. “I...
Before computers were invented, cars could be pulled out of a driveway or television existed, centenarian Emeline Taylor was born. Mrs. Taylor, who celebrated her 100th birthday July 5, has seen a lot throughout her life. She has endured wars, the Great Depression and...
Rep. John Ratcliffe’s legislation recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives to criminalize the possession of certain deadly substances. The Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019 closes a loophole in federal law that...
The Texas Department of Transportation and North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) would like to reduce congestion and improve safety. NCTCOG staff are currently studying several corridors in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Navarro and Rockwall Counties to...
Gov. Greg Abbott on July 9 announced the receipt of $15 million in federal funding meant to increase operational capabilities of federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies. The Operation Stonegarden Grant Program allocation is part of $30 million...
The term “gut microbiome” is often used to refer to all the organisms—including bacteria, viruses, and fungi—that live in an animal’s gastrointestinal (GI) tract. For people and pets, these organisms have a large impact on the health of both the GI tract and the...
This weekend softball will abound as the 3rd annual Farmersville VFW Post softball tournament will commence. The tournament will benefit local veterans and their families, according to information released by VFW Post Sr. Vice Commander Darrell Moore. The event will...
Starting Sept. 1 cities can no longer dictate exterior building materials for either residential or commercial buildings. A recently passed piece of legislation, House Bill 2439, states that if a building material is in the National Code builders may use it. It also...
