When the State Fair of Texas opens Friday, Sept. 25, visitors will find plenty of local talent among the award-winning entries inside the Creative Arts Building. From an intricate crocheted blanket and a landscape made from nearly 58,000 seed beads to handmade...
Collin County commissioners are weighing a range of spending and property tax options as they work toward adopting the county’s fiscal 2027 budget. The county’s recommended General Fund budget is $318.25 million, compared with $325.06 million in the fiscal 2026...
Farmersville Planning & Zoning commissioners are taking a wait-and-see approach to data center development as the city considers how, or whether, to address the growing industry through its zoning regulations. During its Monday, Aug. 24, meeting, the commission...
A Princeton program launched last year is helping families strengthen relationships, manage everyday challenges and connect with resources — while also providing food assistance to those who need it. Building Strong Futures, a free program for families with school-age...
The regular meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at Blue Ridge Elementary, 10944 County Road 504 in Blue Ridge. The meeting is open to the public, and members of the public may also participate by videoconference. The Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1...
The North Texas Troubadour Concert Series will host Buffalo Ruckus, Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Farmersville Music Hall, located at 135 S. Main Street. Courtesy photo Nearly 40 years in the music business have given Mike Schikora plenty of connections — and now he is...
By Andrew Norsworthy | [email protected] Farmersville City Council addressed emergency services, infrastructure improvements and the city’s proposed 2026-27 budget and tax rate during its Aug. 17 meeting, approving several agreements while continuing...
Collin County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to authorize up to $817.5 million in bonds for county facilities, roads and bridges, parks and open space, and a new elections and records storage facility. The Collin County Commissioners Court called the bond election...
Farmersville ISD received a B rating in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A-F accountability ratings, earning 84 points out of 100 and maintaining the same overall rating as the previous year. The ratings, released this week, are based on student performance during...
