Collin County voters go back to the polls in March to choose Republican and Democratic candidates for November’s general election. Monday, Dec. 8, was the deadline for candidates to file for party primaries to be held Tuesday, March 3. Secretary of State Jane Nelson...
Farmersville High School students from several organizations and clubs were recognized at the Feb. 26 school board meeting. Groups recognized included FHS Cheer, Band, Robotics, and FFA. FHS Cheer received a third place ribbon at UIL competition and also finished...
A graduate of Collin County’s new Adult Mental Health Court said the program allowed them to “break free from the cycle of despair and embrace a fresh start in life.” The court recently graduated its first participants, offenders with mental health issues diverted...
Following a months-long hiatus, the Farmersville High School theatre is back with a classic for its upcoming UIL competition. The cast will be performing their spring play, “Alice in Wonderland,” this week in Farmersville and Caddo Mills. For more on this story see...
Collin College Farmersville Campus will host its second job fair this upcoming Thursday, Mar. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 501 S. Collin Parkway. “Spring into Your Future” will allow attendees to explore career opportunities and find a job in the community....
State Rep. Jeff Leach believes it is imperative that Texas treat the “major crisis on our southern border as a national security issue.” Leach, in remarks Tuesday, Feb. 20 to the Farmersville Rotary Club, said the issue is far bigger than “a political matter pitting...
Texas A&M and Collin College have partnered to launch a new program that will benefit students and future employers across the state. Starting in Fall 2024, the first group of students will participate in the inaugural Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Collin...
A new state law has significantly increased punishment for human traffickers. Senate Bill 4 was approved by the state Legislature during the third special session in October 2023 and signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in December. The new law, which went into effect Feb. 6,...
A new year often brings new leadership and that is the case for the Farmersville Chamber of Commerce. In early February, the chamber elected its 2024 board of directors. And leading the charge as president is Roy Homfeld, co-founder and owner of Tracy’s Custom Homes,...
