My grandfather was a blacksmith. To supply his shop with the metal, wood, and other materials he needed to operate, he attended auctions. Auctions that sold all types of items. Since his shop was located in Ashdown, Arkansas, that gave him close proximity to the...
The conclusion of the first round of District 10-3A boys basketball action is ahead. Farmersville (10-7 overall, 1-3 in district, as of Jan. 16) traveled Jan. 17 to Lone Oak and 7:30 p.m. Friday take on visiting Whitewright in the first half finale. “Both of those...
After more than 30 years of having the same sheriff, Collin County now has a new sheriff in charge. Sheriff Jim Skinner was sworn into office Jan. 1, ready to take the helm as the county’s 39th sheriff. According to Skinner, former Sheriff Terry Box had allowed him...
A 28-year-old man is in jail after felony arson charges were filed stemming from a fire intentionally set at Walmart in Princeton. Jairo Briceno-Barrientos was arrested on charges of arson causing bodily injury/death, a First Degree felony. Shortly after 1:40 p.m....
More than 40 years of service as a deputy constable in Dallas and Collin counties prepared Gary Edwards for election last year to his first term as Collin County Constable, Precinct 2. Edwards had served as interim constable since early 2015 when he was appointed by...
Farmersville girls basketball remained winless in District 10-3A competition. Visiting Van Alstyne came away with a 49-31 win and host Howe came out on top 64-20. “Van Alstyne is definitely a game we can win in the second round. Howe was one of our weakest games so...
A 28-year-old man is in jail after felony arson charges were filed stemming from a fire intentionally set at Walmart in Princeton. Jairo Briceno-Barrientos was arrested on charges of arson causing bodily injury/death, a First Degree felony. Jairo Briceno-Barrientos...
The Farmersville community is in mourning after the loss of Greg Barber, 55, and his son, Tim, 18, who died in a plane crash New Year’s Eve. According to information released by the National Transportation Safety Board, the crash occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m....
Farmersville is still recovering after vandalism occurred over the Christmas holiday, though the suspects have been apprehended for the crime. According to information released by Police Chief Mike Sullivan, Tuesday, Dec. 20 between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. three to four...
