After months of winter weather, spring is the season when homeowners start noticing everything the cold left behind — peeling paint, faded trim and siding that looks a little worse for wear. Exterior painting isn’t just about curb appeal; it’s also one of the most...
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...
As shopping local campaigns flee toward the future, the Farmers and Fleas market offers a wide number of opportunities for shopping. Aug. 5 marked the 13th anniversary of the Farmers and Fleas market in downtown Farmersville. “This market has given us a consistent...
Last season brought yet another Class 3A postseason appearance and a winning record for Farmersville volleyball. They will look to continue that in 2017, behind a solid group of returners and new additions. “I feel that we will be very competitive again this year,”...
Charles Louis Hopkins, 71, of Farmersville was recently arrested on animal cruelty charges. The investigation began Monday, July 17, when the police department received multiple calls of a “strong odor of a deceased animal” coming from 213 Hill Street in...
The Islamic Association of Collin County cemetery project once again found itself the topic of discussion with city council, this time at the request of the IACC. At the Tuesday, July 25 city council meeting, IACC requested that the cemetery project be placed back on...
