Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained this summer while learning something new? The Farmersville Fire Department is inviting families to its first-ever Summer Fun Day on Tuesday, July 14. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Farmersville...
Glass artist Jamaison Schular placed second in the State Fair theme division for professionals this year. He also placed third for glass. Courtesy photo The State Fair of Texas is officially open, and for those who love to stroll through the Creative Arts building,...
The School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) ensures public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices -- and that they improve these practices. According to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the system is...
Texans planning to vote in the upcoming election cycle should be aware of key deadlines and requirements that will impact their ability to cast a ballot in 2025. The last day to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Early voting begins on Monday, Oct. 20, and will...
Sachse resident Matt Beal installs an acoustic panel in a custom credenza he has been building in his Lavon shop for the past several months. (Once finished, he plans to enter it in a juried furniture show. ) When the workday ends for Sachse resident Matt Beal, his...
Gov. Greg Abbott addresses the media before signing House Bill 4211, sponsored by Rep. Candy Noble, designed to prevent developers from restricting property sales to customers of a certain religion. Behind them, from left, Rep. Jeff Leach, Sen. Angela Paxton, Rep....
The Texas Legislature has voted to eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, known as STAAR, and replace it with a new testing and accountability system designed to reduce pressure on students, give parents and teachers faster results and provide...
GoldStar Horse and Rescue Sanctuary is hoping to raise $5,000 during North Texas Giving Day to continue caring for abused, neglected and abandoned horses in Farmersville. Courtesy photo North Texas Giving Day returns Sept. 18, offering residents in Farmersville and...
The State Fair of Texas Midway beckons with all of its sights, smells, sounds and thrills. Courtesy Kevin Brown/State Fair of Texas® The State Fair of Texas will return to Dallas’ Fair Park this fall with 24 days of entertainment, agriculture, and community events,...
