Side dishes abound on Thanksgiving dinner tables, but turkey still takes center stage. This recipe for “Holiday Turkey,” courtesy Andrew Schloss’ “Cooking Slow” (Chronicle Books), calls for slow cooking the bird. Such an approach should result in a delicious and...
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. On Saturday, Feb. 29 at 11 a.m., the group’s annual Spring Luncheon will be held at Farmersville High...
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. That may be a lyric from the “Cheers” theme song, but it also rings true for Farmersville’s Old Time Saturday event, which for four decades has brought local families together. This year’s big event is set for...
The 10 warning signs you need to know Recognizing and taking steps to address the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias can be extremely challenging -- especially in the early stages. It’s easy and common to dismiss cognitive changes in oneself or a family...
Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children, and TxDOT is issuing a call to action to parents and caregivers to ensure they are using and installing child car seats correctly. While most people believe their children are properly buckled up, the...
Travel back in prehistoric time at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney the 14th Annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibit. The dinosaur exhibit starts this month and will be open to museum visitors through...
As the sun starts to set, you can feel the energy change. Darkness is coming and that means more challenges for police officers. For the Farmersville Police Department, those on ‘deep nights,’ as the shift from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. is referred, tackle the same type of...
A lengthy city council meeting resulted in more transparency for Farmersville citizens. Council gave direction at the Tuesday, Aug. 13 meeting for city staff to move ahead with utilizing Boxcast, which would record city council meetings and place them on the city’s...
Collin County agencies that aid veterans are in luck as they have received large grants from the Texas Veterans Commission’s Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. The grants support a wide range of services for veterans including housing, financial aid, mental health and...
