FHS students, from left, Gavin Dillon, Walker Liebert, Travis Lombard, Addison Adams, Liam McLaughlin and Mason Day, members of VEX Robotics Team 87490Z, “Men in Purple,” qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship, set for April 21–24 in St. Louis, Missouri....
Following a three-year battle with cancer, Farmersville is mourning the loss of one of its dedicated public servants and community leaders. Joe Helmberger, a longtime resident and former mayor, passed away at his home on Dec. 23, 2024. A funeral mass was held on Dec....
Equine therapy program to aid incarcerated, non-violent veterans Judge John Roach, left, Pat Puckett and Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner, at the first session of the VALOR/Collin County Sheriff’s Office Equine Therapy Program in October 2024. In December, the CCSO...
The intersection at State Hwy. 78 and Highway 205 in Lavon is often a frequent choke point due to the traffic signal and congestion. Northbound traffic is often backed up for one mile or more at night. With the population of Collin County expected to top 3 million in...
FHS won big in March after sending 10 Robotics teams to State. Teams 75442A. 75442X, 75442N, 75442W and 75442R were able to secure seven awards and three banners at the State competition in 2024. Courtesy art Farmersville ISD experienced a transformative year in...
Karla Valdez and Emilia Martinez parked their car on the field across from the CBTx bank and Farmersville Parkway to experience the solar eclipse. As we close out these last days of 2024, Farmersville residents can look back on a year filled with moments that...
The city welcomed new Mayor Craig Overstreet, along with his wife and family, in May 2024. As 2024 draws to a close, Farmersville residents can look back on a year marked by transformative decisions, community milestones and spirited debates. From ambitious...
Sue Halliday, Meals on Wheels volunteer coordinator for Wylie, picks up meals for delivery up meals to deliver each week at the Wylie United Methodist Church dropoff point. Meals on Wheels Collin County (MOWCC) is ramping up its call for volunteers as winter...
Collin County is the second-most-expensive county in Texas for household bills. Collin County residents pay 30% of their household income on bills, making Collin County the second-most-expensive county in Texas for household bills. That’s according to a new study of...
