Andi Clay, Avery Clay and Ashley Evans ride Rosie, Bo and Sparky during last weekend’s winter weather event. Icy conditions and freezing temperatures closed many businesses, along with city offices and schools, but some residents still found time to enjoy the snow....
The Farmersville Police Department has added a new officer to its team. Officer Louis Phlips was sworn in Tuesday, Jan. 30 by Chief Marsha Phillips. The new officer brings experience from the Waxahachie Police Department where he worked for “a little less” than four...
Farmersville residents and surrounding communities will be able to indulge in some sweets treats right before Valentines Day. The annual Chocolate Walk on Saturday, Feb. 10 will feature two...
Border security, voting fraud and the national debt were among issues explored by candidates in a forum sponsored by Collin County Conservative Republicans. Candidates for nomination in eight races pitched their qualifications at the Jan. 25 event at Collin College in...
Farmersville City Council amended existing code by unanimously passing an ordinance that allows above ground fuel tanks, not exceeding 5,000 gallons each, to be stored for “governmental purposes.” The recommendation came at the Tuesday, Jan. 23, regular scheduled...
People who are passionate about eclipses are called umbraphiles, like the vain guy who Carly Simon said “flew his Learjet up to Nova Scotia to see the total eclipse of the sun” on July 10, 1972. But 12 million Texans won’t have to leave on a jet plane to see the next...
Voters in Farmersville city limits will have a decision to make May 5 when they cast their ballots for two spots on city council. With the mayoral seat and Place 4 up for election, applications submitted as of Friday show the mayoral election will be contested. For...
A bill signed into law by the governor in June 2023 offers an incentive model to reform the state’s community college finance system. Shifting away from the previous enrollment metrics model, Texas House Bill 8 (HB 8) is an outcomes-based approach that rewards...
Area food pantries continue to find ways to support citizens in the Farmersville community with much-needed resources year round. Farmersville Outreach Alliance (FOA) just wrapped up its holiday season with a Food Pantry Drive and the Angel Tree Program. By Norishka...
