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 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...
Expanding medical services is on the horizon for Collin County residents with the opening of a new Family Health Center in McKinney. The groundbreaking for the new facility occurred last week. The new clinic will feature a 25,000 sq. ft. building located at 1620...
Dance officers, dance section leaders and social officers achieved diamond sweepstakes, Guessie L Davis team award all star dancers and more at a recent competition. For photos see the July 11 edition or subscribe online.
Because I-35 is one of the busiest roads in the state, Texas Department of Transportation is placing special emphasis on the corridor in its Be Safe. Drive Smart. campaign. Almost half of the Texas population lives near I-35 and drivers are cautioned in the I-35...
The other day, someone I’ve known for years offered a pointed bit of criticism. “It’s easy for people like you to make long lists of things Congress should do to improve,” he said. “But you know good and well most of them won’t happen. So if you’re really serious,...
