Collin County Animal Services will no longer hold certain stray or impounded animals for five days before making a placement decision. The Collin County Commissioners court voted Monday, May 11, to approve a request from Misty Brown, manager of the county’s animal...
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...
The ultimate goal for every college athlete is to improve in the offseason. Farmersville graduate Chase Hacker is doing just that in collegiate summer league baseball. He’s playing for the summer with the Kokomo Jackrabbits of the Northwoods League. The University of...
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has released the Farmersville Police Department blotter for June 27 – July 4. Calls for traffic stops and traffic enforcement areas have been omitted. June 27 07:42:42, Aband. veh., W. Audie Murphy Pkwy. / CR 557 09:32:54, Susp....
The 86th Texas Legislature ended on Memorial Day, but most of the effects won’t be felt for a few more months. Mental health proved one of the most prevalent topics of discussion. In February, Gov. Greg Abbott declared mental health an emergency and called for more...
Leah and Sarah Sutherland enjoy blowing bubbles while sitting on a pink firetruck at Sparks of Freedom Thursday, July 4. Pink Heals of Collin County was one of the vendors at the event. For additional Sparks of Freedom photos see the July 11 edition or subscribe...
