Cody Crotty’s professional goal is rooted in the fire service, and he intends to become a full-time firefighter. Crotty, a volunteer firefighter, has been named Firefighter of the Year for the Farmersville Fire and Rescue Department, even as he works as an electrician...
Collin County Judge Chris Hill says the developer of an Islamic-focused neighborhood near Josephine has changed the name of the project from EPIC City to The Meadow. Hill said Community Capital Partners (CCP) had not yet filed any paperwork with the county but was...
Farmersville ISD trustees unanimously voted Nov. 17 to extend Superintendent Micheal French’s contract through mid-2028 and heard encouraging updates on the district’s fastest-growing student group: English-language learners who now speak 19 different languages at...
City on a Hill Ministries, a partnership of multiple churches, is open every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., providing food, clothing, baby supplies, toys, household items and more to those in need in the community. Courtesy photo As the federal government shutdown drags on...
Tatum Elementary students greet veterans attending the flag-raising ceremony with thank-you cards Tuesday, Nov. 11. After the ceremony, area veterans enjoyed a complimentary breakfast at Farmersville High School before a special program in the FHS arena. Farmersville...
Complete but unofficial results from the Nov. 4 election show Texas voters approved all 17 proposed amendments to the state Constitution, mirroring the outcome in Collin County. The amendments will become official once canvassed by the Legislature. Collin County’s...
Rural Collin County residents will soon have an emergency services district to provide fire protection outside city limits. Complete, unofficial returns in the Tuesday, Nov. 4, election show the proposal to create ESD-1 was favored by 6,594 voters or 72.57% of the...
Image courtesy Farmersville Outreach Alliance The spirit of giving is once again lighting up Farmersville as the Farmersville Outreach Alliance (FOA) kicks off its annual Angel Tree Program, helping ensure local children have gifts waiting under the tree this...
Hamilton Street after repairs made. Courtesy City of Farmersville City Manager Ben White provided an overview of street improvements during the Nov. 3 Farmersville City Council meeting. White specifically discussed the status of Farmersville Parkway and Hamilton...
