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. ...
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...
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has released the Farmersville Police Department blotter for June 6 – June 13. Calls for traffic stops and traffic enforcement areas have been omitted. June 6 00:20, Build. check, 133 McKinney St. 01:11, Build. check, 712 S Hwy. 78...
Farmersville’s annual Sparks of Freedom celebration will soon be exploding onto the scene for Independence Day and vendors are being sought for the event. The Farmersville Volunteer Fire Department will hold the festivities from 4 p.m. to dark, Thursday, July 4 at...
Audie Murphy is perhaps best known for being the most decorated American soldier of World War II, the actor also starred in a slew of movies and television shows. Murphy got his start in the movie industry after returning home from World War II. He was featured on the...
Entertainment and community support for Jarren McTee will abound next weekend as the 12th annual softball tournament takes place. Jarren, 10, was diagnosed at birth with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) after being deprived of oxygen during a traumatic delivery...
