Nothing captures the spirit of the holidays quite like handmade decorations — especially when they’re created by the smallest members of the family. Getting kids involved in decorating not only makes your home feel more festive but also gives them a sense of pride and...
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...
Farmersville Lights are now shining brightly as the Christmas light display along Farmersville Parkway was officially turned on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. CBTx Bank is the title sponsor of the light endeavor, giving the city the ability to host Farmersville Lights...
Donnette Smith will lead you on a path of crime, intrigue, romance and suspense in her latest novel, a fantasy/paranormal thriller set in Farmersville involving a fictional cop named Cole Rainwater and his former high school sweetheart — now psychic — Jenna Langely....
After a few years of growing the typical Texas flowers; pansies in the winter, impatiens in the summer in the normal front flowerbeds, homeowner Kori Hendrix realized she wanted more variety and more gardens at her Wylie home. There was ample opportunity to make...
Sue Darte blames her daughter and a jewelry making class she took nine years ago for igniting a passion for the art of fusing glass. “A retail glass company had a Groupon coupon and I brought my daughter-in-law with me to make two pieces of jewelry,” Sue said. In...
