Columnist John Moore has endured many difficulties, but nothing's worse than wallpaper. Photo by John Moore There are two true tests for how solid your marriage is — COVID-19 and hanging wallpaper together. As I awoke from 9½ hours of sleep, all rested and ready for...
Around 11:31 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 emergency responders were sent to County Road 558 at County Road 605 outside Farmersville regarding a train derailment. Upon arrival, crews discovered 11 cars derailed, apparently due to a low lying railway bridge that may have been...
First responders have been dealing with one emergency after another due to heavy rain in the Farmersville area, including a train derailment. Around 11:31 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 emergency responders were sent to County Road 558 at County Road 605 regarding a train...
After more than three years of meetings and conversations, the Islamic Association of Collin County (IACC) has received approval for a cemetery outside Farmersville. In a unanimous vote, the city council allowed the IACC to move forward, a contract to the 2017...
Highway 380 alignments were once again the topic of discussion, this time with additional data given by the city. Over the past several weeks City Engineer Eddy Daniel and City Manager Ben White, along with many other city employees, have been putting together a...
In the last century, multiple history-making events have occurred including the birth of Joyce Cagle. Born Sept. 28, 1918 in Decatur to Byrtie and Dud Roark, Joyce will soon join the ranks of centenarians throughout the U.S. Joyce, mother of Farmersville resident...
Young civic supporters are now out in force selling tickets to help the library, civic center and senior citizens center as Old Time Saturday approaches. The Little Mr. and Miss Old Time Saturday competition has kicked off and this year the kids will be raffling a...
Farmersville battled a strong Mineola squad and an hour rain delay last Friday in non-district action. In the end, the visiting Yellowjackets came away with a 42-13 win at Fightin’ Farmer Stadium. After starting an hour late due to lightning delays, the first half was...
One of the major goals of all libraries is to promote the freedom to read, regardless of restrictions. Many are combating the power of censorship for National Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week is being held Sept. 23 through Sept. 29 and highlights the value of free...
