State Rep. Jeff Leach announced Thursday that he is running for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives, seeking to continue representing House District 67 in Collin County. A Republican and lifelong resident of the area, Leach said his campaign will...
Texans are being asked to conserve energy use as the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) estimates power demand will exceed supply. With a heatwave driving energy usage up across the state, ERCOT urges conservation today, from 2 until 8 p.m. ERCOT suggests...
The Farmersville City Council, after performing a brief routine of parliamentary gymnastics, has agreed to allow City Manager Ben White to spend no more than $186,022 to renovate the city’s internet service. White will work with the Fulcrum Group to purchase hardware...
Estelle Stogner had her day this past week, as Farmersville Mayor Bryon Wiebold declared a citywide remembrance to mark the 100th year of her life. Stogner, born July 2, 1922, enjoyed a celebration of her birthday Friday, July 1, at Lexington Medical Lodge, where she...
Initial preparation of the city’s annual operating budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 was highlighted with a city council workshop last week. First things first, according to City Manager Ben White, who made a morning-long presentation to the council on June...
Farmersville’s Angie Lee was one of 24 players selected in classes 1A-4A to compete in the Texas High School Girls Coaches Association All-Star Game. Representing the red team, Lee will compete in the game on July 13 at Arlington Martin High School. The rising senior...
A returning quarterback can go a long way toward the success of a football team on offense. The Farmersville football team is relying on that with Brady Gray, who returns as the starting signal caller for the Farmers in the 2022 season. The rising junior returns after...
With several returning options at receiver, the Farmers football team is likely to see a change to its offense in 2022. Farmersville returns two of its four starters from last season, one wide receiver and one slot receiver. Jeralin Craddock was poised for a breakout...
Farmersville City Hall needs upgrades to its Internet technology system, the city council has learned from City Manager Ben White. To improve that system, the council – at its June 14 regular meeting – agreed to give White direction in securing improvement upgrades to...
