While Independence Day falls on a Saturday this year, many celebrations across Collin County communities kick off early, offering fireworks, live music, family activities and patriotic traditions. In Princeton, patriotic music, carnival rides, water fun and a dazzling...
Assistant Police Chief Frank Gonzalez, along with Lt. William Redding, presents the mayor and City Council members with commemorative badges in recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Mark Saldaña/The Farmersville Times The Farmersville City Council took a...
Farmersville ISD trustees moved quickly through a light agenda Monday, April 27, approving the purchase of new buses to maintain student safety and reliability while also recognizing standout student-athletes. Superintendent Micheal French told the board the...
Friends and family of Marvin J. Schkade, along with FISD staff and board members, gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, April 27, to dedicate the Marvin J. Schkade Tennis Complex. MarkSaldaña/The Farmersville Times Under a bright Monday afternoon sun,...
Chris Clark, center, is recognized as the Farmersville Police Department’s 2025 Officer of the Year alongside Police Chief Marsha Phillips, left, and Rotary President Kyle Bellue. John Kanelis/The Farmersville Times Chris Clark, a member of the Farmersville Police...
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...
Public invited to ceremony honoring Revolutionary War lineage A grave marker dedication ceremony recognizing a descendant of a Daughters of the American Revolution patriot is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Fitzhugh Cemetery in Lucas. The ceremony will...
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...
By John [email protected] Collin County commissioners on Monday approved a proposal to upgrade the county road improvement plan, using a hot mix formula that public works officials say will extend the lifespan of county road work. The vote to upgrade the...
