Columnist John Moore grew up eating at cafeterias. Today, if he wants those dishes, he has to make them himself. Photo: John Moore Luby’s. Bryce’s. Wyatt’s. Piccadilly. All cafeterias. Many gone. If you grew up in the South in the 50s, 60s, or 70s, odds are you had a...
While heading to the polls in two months may not be top of mind, the League of Women Voters of Texas have been busy preparing for the upcoming November election. The group conducted its sixth survey of Texas county websites in July. This review was narrow in scope,...
Farmersville Independent School District, the city of Farmersville, and other taxing entities in Collin County will utilize a revised estimate of property values this year to calculate their tax rates because of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Deadlines to...
Last week, the city of Farmersville had an opportunity to discuss how to spend money, save money and start budgeting money. The meeting began with an update from Farmersville Main Street Board president Doris Cooks about a national accreditation the program received...
Ed Sterling wrote this column for almost three decades, so let’s open by celebrating his contributions to the Texas Press Association and its members. Ed was the calm, steady voice keeping us informed and interested. I am honored to have been asked by Mike Hodges, TPA...
As states ease COVID-19 restrictions and people get out of the house to return to work, pets around the country may see their daily routines of hanging out with everyone come to an end. Some dogs and cats handle routine changes easily. For others, a routine change...
Baseball still remains America’s pastime, even in the midst of a pandemic. This rang true for four Princeton High School baseball players—Cade Hitt, Logan Turner, Matthew Delaney, and Reese Weaks. These four and their North Texas Pride baseball team, coached by...
Everybody needs a little help from their neighbor from time to time. Sometimes that help might require more than just a couple of neighbors. Terry Williams, a relative newcomer to the Farmersville community and newly elected council member, saw the need to offer some...
Sheriff Jim Skinner presented Life Saving Awards to Farmersville Police Officer Korey Redding, Collin County Deputy Travis Munk and Collin County resident Gye Kraemer July 22 for their heroic work in the rescue of five adults and one child in April. On April 29...
