Texas families could save $132 million this weekend in the annual back-to-school sales tax holiday, said acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock. The event runs Friday, Aug. 8, through midnight, Sunday, Aug. 10. “Back-to-school costs can add up fast,” Hancock said....
Farmersville’s ongoing struggle with how to regulate food trucks within the city has taken another turn with the revealing of a draft ordinance presented by City Attorney Alan Lathrom. Council members heard the presentation at their regular July 26 meeting, with...
A Wylie man was sentenced Monday, Aug. 1 for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Guy Reffitt was sentenced to 87 months — just over 7 years — in prison by a federal judge after being convicted of bringing a handgun to the Capitol, among other charges, in the attack....
With several players moving in and several returning options, the Farmersville football team shows plenty of depth in the secondary. With returning players like AJ Blake, Avery Gordon and Colton Harbin, the Farmers already had several options they liked back on the...
State Rep. Jeff Leach has some getting acquainted ahead of him as he prepares for the start of the 2023 Texas Legislature. House District 67, which the Plano Republican represents, now includes Farmersville. So, Leach took some time Tuesday to offer a greeting to the...
Forty-two years ago, a group of beekeeping hobbyists with a passion for educating the public united to form the Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association. The organization’s president, John “Skip” Talbert, 54, operates Sabine Creek Honey Farm in Royse City with his...
A public meeting for a long-anticipated project will be held next week. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will host a meeting about the expansion and relocation of US 380 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Princeton High School, located at 100...
They’re moving dirt around at Farmersville High School. They have erected fences and are starting to get to work to keep the promise made to Farmersville Independent School District voters who in May 2021 approved a $65 million bond issue to upgrade and expand all...
A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 a.m until midnight Tuesday, July 19 for North and Central Texas. * WINDS…Southwest near 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES…103 to 112 degrees. * IMPACTS…Wildfires will have...
