Farmersville City Council voted Monday to postpone action on a proposed zoning amendment for convenience stores with fueling stations, while also beginning discussions on the city’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget and potential property tax rate ahead of budget adoption....
A boy pays his respects after placing a wreath on a veteran’s grave during the Wreaths Across America ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 13, at the IOOF Cemetery. The National Wreaths Across America ceremony brought a solemn sense of unity to IOOF Cemetery in Farmersville...
Collin County voters go back to the polls in March to choose Republican and Democratic candidates for November’s general election. Monday, Dec. 8, was the deadline for candidates to file for party primaries to be held Tuesday, March 3. Secretary of State Jane Nelson...
Farmersville volunteer fire department recently receiving funding for fire and rescue equipment through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. Farmersville, Lavon and Nevada were among Collin County volunteer fire departments recently receiving...
As Farmersville continues to grow, city leaders moved Monday, Dec. 15, to ensure future green space, with City Council approving new park development fees for residential projects. The new fee structure was adopted following a staff study comparing park development...
Lavon Police Chief Mike Jones says a 14-year-old murder suspect has been arrested without incident. The chief said the boy, a student at Community Trails Middle School, was apprehended Monday, Dec. 15, in Dallas. Jones said the suspect was sought in connection with...
Sonja's Angels delivers presents to the elderly and special-needs residents at nursing homes as well as local shut-ins without families. Courtesy photo For more than 17 years, Sonja’s Angels has made it their mission to ensure elderly and special-needs residents in...
Courtesy photo Collin County officials are continuing work on the Collin County Northeast Freeway Study, a long-range transportation project intended to improve mobility in a rapidly growing area of the county. The county has partnered with LJA Engineering Inc. to...
A young visitor flashes a grin while sharing a chilly-but-cheerful moment with Santa at the Farmersville Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 6. The market featured special extended hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering shoppers a festive mix of specialty goods — plus a...
