Columnist John Moore wonders if we can stop the rain we started. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Back in 2011, it didn’t rain. It didn’t rain for a long, long time. It didn’t rain for so long that fires began to pop up where I live. One...
Visitors will get a few extra weeks to check out what CNN has named one of the world’s must-see exhibitions. Due to popular demand, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science is extending The Art of the Brick traveling exhibition – which features recreated and original...
With such a wet spring, that can only mean one thing: mosquito season is in full swing presented the opportunity for outdoor fun to be ruined. In fact, according to Pests.org, most parts of the country will see above-normal activity of these unwelcome summer guests....
Medicare for All has emerged as a defining issue in the race for the White House. Several contenders for the Democratic nomination for president support expanding Medicare to cover all Americans. But the idea may not play well with the public. Medicare for All would...
Whether it’s dance lessons, computer projects, art class or yoga, kids these days are busy bees. And while such activities are enriching and fun, experts say that many kids aren’t spending enough time doing something much simpler and every bit as important as...
City council displeasure with the southern bypass route came to a head as a joint meeting was called with county and state officials. The mid-afternoon meeting was held Wednesday, July 17 after months of discussion analyzing which proposed Hwy. 380 route would be the...
There are 771 high school football head coaches in the state of Texas. Farmersville native Frank Sandoval is one of those for the Mexia Black Cats. He was recognized as one of the 40 best young football coaches under the age of 40 in the Lone Star State, according to...
New construction added to Farmersville’s certified taxable values this year. Collin Central Appraisal District released its certified property values Tuesday, July 16, as cities prepare new operating budgets. Tax rates based on the certified property values will be...
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has released the Farmersville Police Department blotter for July 11 – July 18. Calls for traffic stops and traffic enforcement areas have been omitted. July 11 00:01, Dom. dist., 412 McKinney St. 02:28, Sec. watch, CR 648 / South...
