Farmersville Independent School District is welcoming families for the upcoming school year and providing enrollment guidance for Pre-Kindergarten students and transfer applicants. The district states a child is eligible for free Pre-K if the student is 4 years old on...
Plano’s VA clinic is now officially the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic. A variety of news headlines affected Collin County residents during 2025, starting on January with a major measles outbreak that began in far West Texas. By the time the Texas...
Little Mr. and Miss Old Time Saturday winners Donna Jo Schraeder and Isaiah Reyes rode in the parade. From honoring a hometown hero to celebrating holidays on the square, Farmersville’s 2025 calendar was filled with events that highlighted the city’s history,...
The city proclaimed Feb. 18, 2025, as “Joseph E. Helmberger Day.” From left, Mayor Overstreet, Debbie Helmberger, Chester Helmberger and City Manager Ben White. From budget shortfalls and tax rate debates to major infrastructure projects and questions...
The highly anticipated “Best of 2026” Readers’ Choice Poll, hosted by C&S Media Publications, is officially underway! This year’s competition, celebrating the finest businesses, services, and dining options across Eastern Collin County, promises to highlight what...
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has outlined plans to widen a 4.7-mile stretch of FM 982 between U.S. Highway 380 and FM 546, presenting the first full schematic of the proposed project during a public meeting Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Longhorn 2020 Event...
Two Collin County cities doubled in population over the past five years while the county grew overall by 19.6% from 2020 to 2025, according to the latest figures from the Texas Population Estimates Program. The program, run by the Texas Demographic Center, estimated...
Farmersville ISD trustees and administrators have approved the naming of several campuses and facilities, honoring individuals whose service and leadership have had a lasting impact on the district and community. The newly approved names recognize former teachers,...
McT-Shirts and True Roots Boutique on McKinney Street was a labor of love for owners Jenger McTee and Jennifer Fetty and their extended families. Previously, the building housed Farmersville Auto Supply. Another generation of a longtime Farmersville family has put...
