The Wranglers Equestrian Drill team performs 10-12 times per year, including some rodeos, along with competitions, the Fort Work Stock Show and more. The team is coached by April Evans, left, of Lucas. Courtesy photo When the lights come up and the announcer’s voice...
It’s that time of year to start setting New Year’s resolutions: work out more; get a new job; save money. While these are admirable goals, have you considered how your resolutions might make a bigger impact? Protecting our water is one of the biggest challenges facing...
A secret Santa has struck the city of Farmersville and he only has one message during this holiday season: pay it forward. Over $5,000 was gifted to random utility accounts associated with the city of Farmersville. The local anonymous “Santa” gave the city cash to go...
As Christmas approaches, the Marine Corps League of Collin County has been hard at work to make the holidays brighter for less fortunate children through its Toys for Tots program. This is the second year for Toys for Tots as a Collin County effort separate from...
Editor’s note: this is the last story in a three part series. With over 400,000 kids being in foster care throughout the United States, becoming a foster parent – and a good foster parent at that – is needed both in the state and in Collin County. For Farmersville...
Editor’s note: This is the first in a three part series over adoption and foster care. Thankfulness manifests itself in many ways and this Thanksgiving, families who have adopted children are especially full of gratitude. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that Thanksgiving...
Thanksgiving is a big travel holiday and the sheer volume of cars on the road during the holiday week can make traveling a challenge. In 2017, AAA projected 50.9 million Americans would journey 50 miles or more from home on Thanksgiving. Here’s a few tips before you...
Collin County is not immune to the human trafficking crisis that is happening in the U.S. and abroad. With Texas ranked second behind California in reported trafficking cases, there is much work to be done to educate the public about this modern form of slavery that...
Spiders, ghouls, goblins and more were part of this year’s Scare on the Square and Trick it Up Bike Ride. For more photos see the Nov. 1 edition or click here to browse or purchase Halloween event photos.
