Reelected council members Coleman Strickland, Place 1, and Kristi Mondy, Place 3, were sworn in this week. Strickland is pictured with his wife, Paige, and their children, while Mondy is pictured with Mayor Craig Overstreet following the Monday, May 18, ceremony. ...
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...
First Baptist Church of Farmersville recently held its Vacation Bible School showcasing a wide variety of recreation activities, crafts and Biblical education. For photos of the events, see the June 27 edition or subscribe online.
A resolution opposing the southern bypass route and asking for a modified green route for Highway 380 went into effect Monday, June 17 without the mayor’s signature. In a Type A General Law city in Texas, the mayor has the power to object to a resolution by refusing...
The Lady Farmers plowed up a large crop of all-district softball honors. They earned three-of-seven 13-4A superlatives for the 2019 season. In addition, every starter was named to the first- or second-team. Callie Yellin was named the Most Valuable Player, Christa...
Patriotic splendor will be on full display this Saturday as the 20th annual Audie Murphy Day event rolls into town. The event commences at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22 at First Baptist Church located at 124 S. Washington Street. The morning will start off with...
