Columnist John Moore still has and uses the radio that kept him, his cousin, and best friend company during the summer of the 1976 American Bicentennial celebrations. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Author’s note: This week’s column was...
The first thing that comes to this Texan’s mind when the season changes to spring is bluebonnets. When will they bloom? Will the bluebonnet patches be as plentiful as last year? Where will be the best spot for a photo? How long will the blooming season last? To be...
More than 200 people trekked to Bear Creek Ranch Event Center in Nevada last Friday, March 17, for the annual Farmersville Chamber of Commerce banquet during which a number of community awards were announced. The banquet was hosted by the chamber board of directors...
The light is still a ways down the tunnel for construction crews to finish expanding Hwy. 78 from Wylie to Lavon, a project that has been underway for about 30 months. There are three parts to the project, widening the roadway from two lanes to six divided lanes from...
A single vehicle accident stopped traffic on Hwy. 380 outside in Farmersville near the Hunt County line Saturday, March 18. Jeffrey Brookins, of Greenville, was injured in the crash and was flown by PHI air ambulance to Medical Center of Plano for non-life threatening...
The Lady Farmers snapped a two-game losing streak in District 10-3A softball action. They came back for an 11-8 win over Van Alstyne in the lone game on the slate. “The win felt great,” head coach Paula Wilfong said. Farmersville (1-2 in district, as of March 20) took...
After a call for a domestic disturbance, two deceased bodies were found in a Lowry Crossing home Sunday, March 19. Around 9:30 p.m., Collin County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call regarding a domestic disturbance in the 2000 block of The Crossings...
The final countdown to the Farmersville Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet and auction is on the horizon. The banquet is being held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 17 at Bear Creek Ranch in Nevada. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Advanced tickets are...
The important nature of open government is heralded with the annual observance of Sunshine Week. Sunshine Week, March 12-18, 2017, is a nationwide reminder that the public has access to many governmental documents. The public has a right to know what its public...
