By Mark Saldañ[email protected] A discussion about vacant downtown buildings expanded into a broader debate over economic strategy, city policy and spending priorities during Monday night’s Farmersville City Council meeting. Several residents and property...
Farmersville may soon be getting a concrete batch plant in its industrial area thanks to a potential development agreement approved by the city council. At the Tuesday, Nov. 13 city council meeting, the board unanimously approved giving the mayor the ability to sign...
As the curtains opened and the lights dimmed, Farmersville High School students were immersed in the world of dance, music and lines associated with the Broadway hit, “Hairspray.” For the first time in years, the FHS theater department premiered the musical originally...
Editor’s note: This is the first in a three part series over adoption and foster care. Thankfulness manifests itself in many ways and this Thanksgiving, families who have adopted children are especially full of gratitude. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that Thanksgiving...
Farmersville volleyball faced many unknowns coming into the 2018 season. Atop the list was how the program would fare moving up in classification to 4A after a successful run in 3A. It would be safe to say they responded quite nicely. “Getting moved up to 4A brought a...
To the good folks of the Third District of Texas: With Thanksgiving fast approaching, I would like to take this time before the holidays to say a few words of gratitude as well as offer a farewell as your Congressman. As Texans, we are a blessed to live in the best...
A woman from Mississippi was arrested and charged with kidnapping in connection with the abduction of two girls from their home in Josephine on Friday, Nov. 16. The girls, sisters 8 and 11 years old, were taken into custody by Mississippi Child Protective...
In General Election balloting last week, funding was approved to address transportation issues in Collin County along with a slew of county and state office holders. The General Election was conducted Tuesday, Nov. 6 and held few surprises. A Blue Wave ushering...
A new pod has opened at the Collin County Detention Facility to ultimately help veterans who are going through the justice system become rehabilitated members of society. Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner, in conjunction with Judge John Roach/Presiding Judge, North...
