More than 17% of registered Collin County voters turned out early for the March 3 primary elections, a higher percentage than early votes cast in the 2024 primaries when there were even fewer registered voters. There were 132,310 ballots cast during the 11 days...
A new smell is in the air within the community and its one of cookies, baked goods and kolaches. Hometown Bake Shop and Eatery recently opened on Hwy. 78 across from the Farmersville High School. Owned by Ronda and Marvin Owens, the new bakery is home to all kinds of...
One year has passed since Sheriff Jim Skinner was sworn into office and much has changed within the ranks of the Collin County Sheriff’s Office. A new start Skinner, who took office in January 2017, was elected after long-time sheriff Terry Box decided not to seek...
Traffic was impeded with a wreck that totaled a vehicle in the evening of Thursday, Jan. 4. Emergency services personnel were called to the intersection of Gaddy Street and Hwy. 78 around 6:30 p.m. for a two vehicle accident. According to information released by the...
It wasn’t exactly the start the Farmers were hoping for last week in District 10-3A competition. They were defeated on the road by Van Alstyne 87-39 and Howe 58-55 in overtime. As of Monday, Jan. 8 Farmersville was 7-10 overall and 0-2 in the district standings. They...
As temperatures drop, the spread of cold and flu germs rises. Start the year off healthy and be sure to rid your home of lingering germs that may be hiding in places you don’t expect. “I always recommend the flu shot – especially when officials are predicting a harsh...
Election filings for seats city council and for mayor are open and packets are available for pick up. Packets and applications for a place on the ballot may be picked up at city hall between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Feb. 17. Packets cannot be...
The end of the year typically draws long lines of property owners wanting to pay their taxes to get to get an income tax deduction, but this year’s was a little busier at the Collin County Tax office because of legislation passed Dec. 20 to modify income tax laws....
Livestock exhibitors from throughout the county step into the judging ring next week for the Collin County Junior Livestock Show, the first event of the season. The junior livestock show runs from Monday, Jan. 8, through Saturday, Jan. 13, at Myers Park and Event...
