In preparation for final budget development, Finance Director John Lawrence presented certified property values at the Monday, Aug. 4 Farmersville City Council meeting. Lawrence, absent from the meeting, provided the data through a written communication included in...
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...
After six months of waiting for a reprieve from the pandemic, Honor Flight DFW is ready to take to the friendly skies again. Judy Heaps, board secretary for the nonprofit, visited the Farmersville Rotary Club on Tuesday, March 1 to inform members, some of whom are...
U.S. District 3 Rep. Van Taylor announced he will concede his bid for re-election to his runoff opponent, Keith Self, after admitting to a nine-month extramarital affair. The two-term Republican made the announcement Wednesday, March 2. “About a year ago, I made a...
