Community Quilters stay busy on a Wednesday workday at the new 5,000-square-foot workshop located in Royse City near Josephine. Courtesy Community Quilters Each week, a community of quilters comes together with a shared purpose: creating new, handmade blankets that...
It’s that time of year again and soon Farmersville Parkway will be all aglow as the light display kicks off its third year of bringing joy to visitors and Farmersville residents while supporting area charities. The official lighting ceremony, complete with a seasonal...
The Farmersville Outreach Alliance Angel Tree Program is amid its busy season signing up, and then collecting gifts for the children in need. Organizer Judy Brandon said they have 177 Angels signed up and volunteers won’t rest until all the Angels are adopted. “We are...
Following a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, two Farmersville Army veterans, along with veterans from four other communities, were thanked for their service with the gift of handmade quilts last week. Quilts of Valor were draped over the six veterans by...
The perfect opportunity to support a local nonprofit by buying handmade one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day, teacher, graduation and wedding gifts, has arrived. The Coventry Reserve, located at 2004 Parker Rd. in St. Paul, is hosting its annual Spring Pottery and Garden...
Amid a global pandemic, as the world faced fears, frustration, and more than a little bit of boredom, Gwen Snyder thought it would be a good idea to start a theater company. “The arts give you an opportunity outside of your paying job to laugh, to cry, and have a...
The interior of the Farmersville High School cafetorium was transformed into a spring-like setting last weekend as supporters of the Farmersville Historical Society gathered in-person for the first time since 2020 for the annual Spring Luncheon. Around 150 guests...
Few things can give us peace, pleasure, and pure bliss like a slice of homemade pie. It reminds us of Grandma’s house or Thanksgiving or Sunday supper after church. There are absolutely no bad memories associated with pie. That’s the philosophy embraced by Elisë...
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...
