Preservation Celebration guests, including Audie Murphy’s nieces and guest speaker Bryon Wiebold, walk the red carpet Saturday, April 25, in Farmersville. Courtesy Ben Cardon A nod to the city’s deep-rooted history took center stage last week as the Collin County...
Lots of green plants, light and open space welcome customers to a new downtown establishment that pairs science with food. Olive Trunk Farms, located at 106 McKinney Street in Farmersville, has embraced the concept of farm to table wholeheartedly, except the “farm” is...
Farmersville boys soccer will remain on the road this week for tournament action. They compete Thursday, Jan. 10 to Saturday, Jan. 12 in the Kings Classic at Paris. “We are going to face some pretty tough opponents. This is going to be a great test for us that will...
January is Human Slavery and Trafficking Awareness Month. While you may think this subject has nothing to do with you, it has everything to do with you. If you are anyone who comes in contact with children on a regular basis, you could be the one to save a child in...
The 86th Texas Legislature convenes Jan. 8 as the partial shutdown of the federal government that began Dec. 22 enters a third week. As always, lawmakers’ priorities will be the writing of a two-year state budget and deciding how to fund it. In the 140 days of the...
Heavy rains and a lightning related power outage last week caused the release of domestic wastewater that was not fully treated, of which some of the wastewater flowed into the northeast part of Lavon Lake near Highland Park boat ramp. The wastewater release occurred...
Election filings for city council seats will open Wednesday, Jan. 16. Packets and applications for a place on the ballot may be picked up at city hall between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning Wednesday, Jan. 16 through Feb. 15. Places up on council...
A house fire brought out multiple departments Friday, Dec. 28 to County Road 566 near Josephine shortly after 9 p.m. The fire was originally reported as starting in the bedroom and quickly spread engulfing the home. Due to the distance, water supply and a light...
The post of county judge changed hands Jan. 2 as former County Commissioner Chris Hill steps in for Keith Self, who is retiring after serving three terms. But, there probably won’t be many changes because the two officials share the same conservative views on limited...
