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Halloween happenings on the horizon

Halloween happenings on the horizon

Historic downtown Farmersville will welcome some Spooktacular events this month. Back again this year is the Farmersville Chamber of Commerce Trick-it-Up Bike Ride which kicks off from the Onion Shed Saturday, Oct. 28. For more on this story see the October 19, 2023...

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Texas expecting two eclipses

Texas expecting two eclipses

Texans are among the millions of stargazers preparing for two celestial events. On Saturday, Oct. 14, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the...

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Feedback sought on transportation plans

Feedback sought on transportation plans

Collin County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state and nation with the population doubling over the past 20 years from 500,000 to just over 1 million people. So, it is vital for the county to ensure the transportation system can meet future growth...

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New laws take effect with more pending

New laws take effect with more pending

More than 700 new Texas laws have taken effect with even more changes on the horizon. September 1 was the effective date for 774 bill passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the governor. House Bill (HB) 3 puts an armed guard on every school campus in Texas...

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Annual OTS event happening Oct. 7

Annual OTS event happening Oct. 7

Farmersville will be celebrating a long-standing tradition with its 48th annual Old Time Saturday event. This year’s festivities are a mix of old and new traditions, including Farmersville’s 150th birthday celebration. Vendor spaces are still available until Thursday,...

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New ammo for fentanyl battle

New ammo for fentanyl battle

Fentanyl poisoning continues to claim a growing percentage of drug deaths in the state, according to the Texas Health Data dashboard published online by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). As of Aug. 25, 45.39% of all drug deaths were attributed to...

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