CASA volunteer Dawn Brucher has mediated between teens and foster families. Courtesy art When a child is removed from an unsafe home, they lose more than a place to live. They lose familiar routines, classrooms, friendships and, often, contact with siblings — all in a...
The Farmersville ISD Board of Trustees formally approved the 2024-2025 school district budget and employee compensation plan presented by Assistant Superintendent/CFO Anna Baker Monday night. Before the unanimous vote, a public hearing was held during the Monday, June...
NTMWD board of directors has elected George Crump of Farmersville as the new president of the board. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) board of directors has elected new officers who will lead the board through May 2025. Comprised of a board of 25...
Patrick Baumann, left, of Stosswihr, France, and French filmmaker Christian Monzinger discuss plans for the Audie Murphy documentary at the Heritage Museum last week. Patrick Baumann has a story to tell. It involves a young North Texan who on Jan. 26,1945 exhibited an...
The Mounted Cavalry, followed by the First Team Cavalry Division Horse Detachment from Fort Cavazos, parade through downtown Farmersville Saturday, June 15, in honor of Audie Murphy Day. The life of Audie Leon Murphy, and all the lives of all the brave men and women...
Current and slated TxDOT road projects in Collin County. Courtesy TxDOT As Collin County continues to grow, numerous infrastructure projects are set to reshape the region, aiming to improve mobility and safety. Clarence Daugherty, director of engineering for Collin...
A committee has been formed to garner support for restoring the historic Welford School and keeping it in its current location. Plans for a kickoff celebration to restore the historic Welford School, in conjunction with recognizing the Juneteenth holiday, were...
There’s a full slate of events on tap for the 25th annual Audie Murphy Day celebration, an event that honors area veterans and the city’s favorite — and most decorated — U. S. soldier of World War II. Here is the schedule of events according to the Audie Murphy Day...
Darin and Brooke Aldridge, a Billboard chart-topping act, are performing at Bluegrass on Ballard. Courtesy of Darin and Brooke Aldridge Bluegrass on Ballard, one of the biggest local annual events, is back with something for everyone Saturday, June 29 downtown at Olde...
