Farmersville City Council confirmed Tuesday that incumbents Kristi Mondy and Coleman Strickland will run unopposed in the May election, as members also received updates on major street, trail and facility improvement projects. The meeting, held one day later than...
A summertime staple in Wylie is set to return for another iteration that will contain plenty of fun for all ages. Over the years, Bluegrass on Ballard has evolved from a weeklong celebration known as the Wylie July Jubilee to a street dance and, ultimately, a daylong...
Fireworks will light up the sky Tuesday, July 4 at the annual Sparks of Freedom celebration at Southlake Park. The event, hosted by the Fire Department and sponsored by 4B, will run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will benefit the Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighter...
We all live in a watershed, so everyone should share in the responsibility of caring for it, according to a recent workshop. “A watershed is like one big bowl or bathtub, said Michael Kuitu, a program specialist and coordinator for the Texas Watershed Steward program....
A message from God has led Farmersville resident Brandy Clark on a journey writing children’s books that teach faith-based lessons while also demonstrating how to navigate the world. The award-winning children’s author recently completed her second book in a six-book...
Units from several local fire departments responded to a building fire Saturday morning, June 10 at Garland Power & Light’s Ray Olinger Plant on Lake Lavon. Farmersville FD was initially dispatched at 8:40 a.m. The plant is located at 13835, CR 489 in...
Legislators gaveled out of their regular session Monday, May 29, only to learn of a special session 12 hours later. The 88th Legislative Session reached sine die May 29, but lawmakers began a special session at 9 p.m. with a focus on property tax relief and border...
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is hosting a workshop on how residents can protect Lake Lavon water quality by becoming a watershed steward. The workshop is scheduled from 1-5 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, at the North Texas Municipal Water District...
The Rike Memorial Library will host a series of free programs throughout the summer for kids staring Wednesday, June 7. “Every year we always have a summer reading club for the kids to come in and get stories and craft projects and have them read,” said librarian...
