Finance Director John Lawrence shared preliminary budget figures during a second budget workshop held as part of the regular council meeting Monday, July 7. He told councilmembers they will need to determine “wants” versus “needs” as they move forward with budget...
Farmersville voters, apparently believing it is time for their city to take the next step toward municipal adulthood, said “yes” to a request on Saturday to create a home rule charter that City Hall will use to govern its affairs while also endorsing the re-election...
Collin County property values once again are showing a significant increase, according to figures released by Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). The CCAD mailed the 2022 real property appraisal notices to property owners on April 15. Business personal property...
It was the end of the line for the Farmersville softball team, losing 2-1 to Pleasant Grove Friday night in Winnsboro. The Lady Farmers (12-0, 20-7) started off positively with a run in the bottom of the first inning. Jamie Varga opened the game with a single and...
It was smooth sailing for the Farmersville baseball team in the bi-district playoff round. Facing off against Mabank in Mesquite over the weekend, the Farmers (9-3, 17-14) swept the Panthers over the first two games. Farmersville won the opening game Friday night 4-1...
Home rule charter passes in Farmersville Updated 10 a.m. May 8, 2022 With all voting centers in the county reporting as of 11 p.m. May 7., Mayor Bryon Wiebold, seeking his second term, has earned 78.7 percent of the 230 votes cast. Challenger Denise Kelly collected 49...
As growth in Collin County continues, two issues remain vital — transportation and budgeting — and fall under the purview of the County Commissioners Court. The Texas Constitution established the County Commissioners Court in 1876. It consists of a county judge and...
One day – and Texas transportation planners can’t yet say when that will occur – motorists traveling between Denton and Greenville will be able to avoid traffic lights, stop signs and other assorted hassles on U.S. Highway 380 by traveling along bypass routes around...
Farmersville voters will head to the polls Saturday, May 7 to cast their ballots in the local and state constitutional elections. Voting locations across the state will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Election Day. Nearby voting locations include Collin College...
