The newly hired economic director has left his position with Farmersville Economic Development Corporation. Larry Tucker was hired as the FEDC’s first executive director on Jan. 17, 2023. His departure was confirmed April 27 by FEDC president Matt Crowder. “Larry did...

Sheriff Jim Skinner wants to reduce recidivism rates among Collin County jail inmates by offering a program where they can learn better life skills, improve their education and learn a trade. “Too often, we see generations of a family stuck in that vicious cycle of...

The Farmersville City Council has received an earful from residents in outlying areas who said they are unhappy with the city’s expansion of the extraterritorial jurisdiction. The council, convening its regular April 25 meeting at City Hall, welcomed a roomful of...

Farmersville Mayor Bryon Wiebold intended to conduct a question-and-answer session about an upcoming election on the future of the city’s economic development strategy. What he got, though, was a roomful of angry and seemingly confused residents upset over what they...

Former Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott escorted Robert Rodriguez of Farmersville down the runway at the 33rd Annual Children’s Cancer Fund “Light It Up” Gala in Dallas. The pair clowned around in front of the crowd at the fundraiser held Friday, April 21,...

For those who enjoy the affordability of the RV lifestyle, Farmersville’s newest RV Park is now open for long and short-term rentals. Farmstead RV Park opened Saturday, April 15 at 6276 County Rd. in Farmersville. By Norishka Pachot To Login to read the full story or...