Columnist John Moore has played guitar since he was eight. The Doobie Brothers helped remind him of why he still plays. Photo John Moore When I first picked up a guitar in 1970, my fingers didn’t make the sounds I wanted to hear. But I knew that if I kept trying, I...
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has released the Farmersville Police Department blotter for June 13 – June 20. Calls for traffic stops and traffic enforcement areas have been omitted. June 13 00:16, Stabbing, 206 Rolling Hills Ln. 03:56, Sec. watch, 1100 Willow Ln....
As the Farmersville ISD school board moves into budget discussions for the upcoming school year, they’re weighing the merits of renovating the junior high and building an indoor sports facility. Trustees met in regular session Monday, June 24 at the administration...
Independence Day is a celebration of the United States of America. The holiday is marked by fanfare and large parties, complete with barbecues, fireworks and parades. As fun as July 4th festivities typically are, injuries, particularly those involving fireworks, are a...
It has been 20 years since Farmersville decided to honor hometown hero Audie Murphy along with local veterans. Saturday, June 22, the celebration, honor and respect could be felt resonating off the red brick streets that in 1945 welcomed Audie Murphy back home after...
The Farmersville Chamber of Commerce is hard at work preparing for its annual Casino Night. The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 24 at Clay Potter Auction Group located at 138 S. Main Street. Casino tables open at 7 p.m. and there will be drinks and hors d’ oeuvres...
Farmersville has been participating in 7-on-7 over the summer. For photos see the June 27 edition or subscribe online. To browse or purchase photos from the game, click here.
Armed with cleaning solutions, brushes and elbow grease, Kirsten Dodd-Schubert is on an unusual mission to clean grave markers tarnished over time by the elements. She started cleaning markers in 2014 and formed Tombstone Touch Ups in 2018, a non-profit business that...
The bag that I carry gets a variety of reactions from an assortment of people. A stark black bag with a simple white font featuring the phrase, ‘Journalism Matters, #Nottheenemy’ is met by some with scoffs, others with disdain and even a few positive, ‘Hey, I like...
