Gregg Ka-Zam’s magic show on Wednesday, June 18 kicked off the first of many special guests planned for the summer at the Rike Library. Rike Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Club has a full calendar of guests and performances to keep kids entertained during the...
Cooper Strawn hit the first Sunnyvale batter of the game. The following 19 consecutive batters were retired from there on his way to a no-hitter. The Farmers (1-0, 6-9) picked up their first district win of the season, riding the back of Strawn's dominant performance...
The Lady Farmers got off on the right foot in district play, with two double-digit wins. Farmersville (2-0, 9-6) opened play on the road Monday, March 7 with a 16-1 victory over Community. The Lady Farmers got off to a fast start in the contest, totaling 13 hits over...
The first federal trial related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot returned a monumental verdict in the federal government’s prosecution of those involved. After a weeklong trial with four days of testimony, Guy Reffitt, 49, a Wylie resident and oil field worker, was...
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of North Texas, including Collin County, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. tonight. According to NWS, hazardous travel conditions are expected, particularly on bridges and overpasses, as the winter weather is...
In-Sync Exotics founder Vicky Keahey has participated in a lion’s share of exotic animal rescues for almost 22 years, and the most recent one is no different. The Wylie nonprofit now has even more mouths to feed — big mouths — that belong to nine tigers, seven female...
Farmersville residents who are interested in volunteering for any of the city’s boards and commissions need to dress appropriately, conduct themselves in a manner that presents a positive image for the city and be aware of proper government procedure. That was the...
The Farmersville City Council, responding to a concern raised by a resident at an earlier council meeting, has agreed to revisit in six months a plan to charge residents a fee for paying their utility bills via credit cards. At issue is a city policy that charges a...
For over two decades, the Farmersville Historical Society has been hosting one of the most popular social events in the city - and this year will be no different. After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the group’s annual Spring Luncheon fundraiser will offer the...
