Columnist John Moore’s grandmothers kept candy dishes on their coffee tables. Orange slices were a common treat found inside them. Photo: John Moore From the 1940s through the 1970s, Southern grandmothers always had candy dishes on the living room coffee table. The...
Every victory and defeat is crucial if the Farmers want to return to the playoffs. Farmersville (7-8 overall, as of Monday, Jan. 1) began its quest Tuesday, Jan. 2 in the District 10-3A opener at Van Alstyne. Howe comes town 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5. Followed by at...
What comes to mind when you hear the term, “museum?” Is it pristine white walls, or being hushed in the hall? What about priceless artifacts that shouldn’t be touched? Well, when it comes to the Farm Museum in McKinney you can think again, because this museum centers...
By a unanimous 5-0 vote, the Collin County Commissioners Court recently voted to name the county courthouse after Russell A. Steindam, a Congressional Medal of Honor winner who gave his life for his fellow soldiers during the Vietnam War. The County Courthouse...
Far and wide through Farmersville ISD campuses, veterans and active military were honored Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day. Students at Tatum Elementary School participated in a flag raising ceremony hosted by local Boy Scout Troop 310 and Cub Scout Troop...
Sunday, Nov. 5 while many across Farmersville and the state were opening their Bibles, the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history was occurring at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. With 26 killed and more than 20 wounded, the gunman’s motives...
A Farmersville woman was killed in a motorcycle wreck in Oklahoma over the weekend. According to reports, Sherri Smith, 55, was traveling with Edward Smith, 62, when their Harley Davidson motorcycle left the roadway and overturned. Though Sherri was transported via...
Those wanting to honor veterans this weekend are invited to several different area events. Farmersville Independent School District is inviting all veterans and community members to participate in Veterans’ Day ceremonies and activities Friday, Nov. 10. Activities...
ROUND ROCK – Farmersville cross country capped off a successful season with a Top 10 finish in the Saturday, Nov. 4 Class 3A meet. The Lady Farmers claimed ninth out of 16 teams at Old Settlers Park. District 10-3A opponent Van Alstyne was 12th. In the top three were...
