Paula Wilfong, right, led the Farmersville softball team to eight playoff appearances in 10 seasons. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] It was a decision that Paula Wilfong had contemplated for three years. Wilfong said that...
A Sachse resident, Josiah Perez, 25, has been arraigned on two charges of attempted capital murder for his role in a shooting of two Sachse police officers Sept. 2, according to information released by the Sachse Police Department earlier this week. Perez was...
With little fanfare or discussion, the Farmersville City Council has approved a budget for the next fiscal year that keeps the municipal tax rate the same as it was a year ago. The council voted unanimously on Sept. 13 to approve an ordinance setting the budget...
In just a few weeks, downtown Farmersville is going to be bustling with activity as the community gathers for its annual Old Time Saturday celebration. The event, set for Saturday, Oct.1, still has several opportunities to sign up to sponsor this year’s event,...
Last week's optimism was replaced with a sour tone as the Farmers finish the non-district play with a road loss to rival Community. The Farmers (2-2) fell behind 36-0 quickly in the first half before Jacob Tull scored on a short run as the time expired for halftime....
Turning 18 is considered an exciting milestone for teens as they cross the threshold into adulthood, often with family and friends by their side. But for an estimated 1,200 Texas teens aging out of foster care each year, their 18th birthday signifies the end of what...
Heading into the game, Pilot Point (1-2) was ranked among the top 10 area teams in class 4A. The left Farmers Stadium a little worse for wear, as Farmersville (2-1) pulled off the 21-18 upset victory on Friday night. The Farmers' defense led the way, sparking the...
The Farmersville Independent School District Police Department had decided some time ago that it needed extra sets of eyes it could put on all the campuses within the school system, according to Police Chief Steve Wade. Then came the tragedy at Robb Elementary School...
Farmersville Police Lt. Marsha Phillips is about to take on two new titles, one of which she is acutely aware, the other of which she admits to bringing her just a touch of discomfort. Phillips will become chief of the Farmersville Police Department on Oct. 1. She...
