Columnist John Moore’s dad used to shell a lot of pecans and then gave them away. John is continuing that tradition. Photo: John Moore A ceramic dishpan, a lot of pecans, and a nutcracker made in Little Rock. When we saw those three things sitting in my dad’s lap, we...
Today marks the first day of school for Farmersville ISD students. Did you take back to school photos? Share them with us at [email protected] and please include their name and what grade they began today. We hope everyone has a safe and terrific first day of...
A decrease in the city tax rate was approved preliminarily at the Aug. 8 city council meeting. The proposed tax rate is 78 cents per $100 valuation compared to last year’s rate of .787564 per $100, which is a slight deduction. According to budget discussion held at...
A total eclipse of the sun crosses the United States from coast to coast Monday, Aug. 21, and although North Texas residents will not see the sun totally obscured by the moon, they can witness a partial eclipse of about 75 percent coverage, still an impressive sight....
Several key pieces on all three sides of the ball were lost to graduation. Despite that, Farmersville football head coach Sammy Burnett sees potential in the team that will take the field in 2017. Like the offense last year, the defense this time around will be loaded...
Books flew off the shelves, stories were shared and prizes were won at this year’s annual Summer Reading Club at Rike Library. Sponsored by The Farmersville Times, readers of all ages flock to the library for three months to participate in weekly meetings, complete...
With school starting Wednesday, Aug. 16, driving safety is paramount especially where school zones and texting are concerned. “The first day of school zones will be in effect. The Farmersville Police Department is the primary traffic enforcement for the school zones...
The start of the 2017-’18 school year is two weeks away and for those who haven’t stocked up on back-to-school essentials, the Tax- Free Holiday is scheduled for Aug. 11-13. According to information from the Texas Comptrollers website, as in past years, the law...
Saving the stories of the past is no easy feat but for local historian Loydell Seward it’s an achievement that has been accomplished with a lifetime of service and dedication. Seward was recently awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Collin County...
