Everyone needs a break now and then. Time off helps us recharge, gain perspective, and reconnect with ourselves and the people we care about. But instead of letting vacation days slip away unused—or spending them on trips that leave you needing a vacation from your...
Glistening, blue jewels of color are starting to appear alongside Collin County roadways as bluebonnet season is commencing. Throughout the state, Texans are starting their annual springtime tradition: taking bluebonnet photos. In 2018, according to bluebonnet...
After much anticipation the brand new Josephine City Hall is officially open. The newly opened building is located at 201 Main Street in Josephine, a city established in the county in 1888. It is 4,055 square feet. Saturday, March 24 the new building was dedicated...
Farmersville and its surrounding cities have no shortage of Easter egg hunting opportunities. At First Baptist Church of Farmersville, the annual Easter Eggstravaganza will be taking place from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24 next to the youth warehouse in...
Spring is in full bloom and area churches, nonprofits and civic organizations have planned Easter activities that will keep parents and children busy over the next two weeks. There are several events for Easter-lovers scheduled in Farmersville. The annual VFW Post...
Notes of achievement are floating about at the Farmersville Junior High School after Band Director Bradley Arledge was nominated for a nationwide award. Arledge was nominated for the 2017-‘18 national LifeChanger of the Year award, sponsored by the National Life Group...
A flair of Texas style was on display along with delicious tales of food at the Farmersville Historical Society’s annual luncheon and style show Saturday, Feb. 24. Despite ominous weather, more than 100 individuals took part in the event, which acts as the society’s...
For 60 years, Frances Dyer Hickman has being following her calling to be a pharmacist. “I do what I love and love what I do,” the 82-year-old local pharmacist said. Dyer Drug Store, located at 133 McKinney Street in downtown Farmersville, is well known for its...
Half a century ago, 25 men got together with one purpose in mind: to help veterans. Though the location and members have changed, Farmersville VFW Post 7426 still has the same goal. The post commemorated their 50th anniversary Saturday, Feb. 10 with a golden...
