National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec. 13. Ceremonies will take place at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, the Wilson-Chapel Cemetery in Lowry Crossing and throughout the county, state and country. Communities across Collin County will once again join a national...
Housing Forward and the All Neighbors Coalition announced the third consecutive year of reductions in homelessness in Dallas and Collin counties, including the lowest total number of people experiencing homelessness in nearly a decade. Announced at the State of...
After 20 years of planning and four years of construction, Texas’ first major reservoir to be built in more than three decades glistens in the sun as a recreational beacon. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), based in Wylie, owns and operates Bois d’Arc...
Once again, Collin County property values are generally higher, according to 2024 certified estimated taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). However, the average market value of homes decreased slightly in the city of Farmersville and...
The Farmersville Fire Department has been without its two major pieces of firefighting equipment. Residents, though, shouldn’t worry about whether the city’s emergency response capability has been compromised, according to Fire Chief Gregg Massey. The fire...
Farmersville ISD voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition A, a $98 million bond proposal to expand the district’s facilities. Voters cast ballots in favor of the proposition 774 to 394, with 751 of the total 1,168 votes cast early or by mail. Election day turnout on...
Election results have just been reported by 100% of Collin County precincts for today’s local elections. Farmersville ISD voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition A, a $98 million bond proposal to expand the district’s facilities. Of the 1,168 votes cast, 774 (66.27%)...
Councilmembers went a step further and granted a tax freeze for senior citizens and disabled taxpayers for 2024 at last week’s city council meeting. Previously, council approved an increase in the exemption amount to $30,000 for these two groups. By Cole McClendon For...
Downtown Farmersville will be hosting its annual Salsa Stroll one day ahead of Cinco de Mayo. On Saturday, May 4, participating stores around the square will spice up the busy day with salsa samples for guests from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more on this story see the May...
