Columnist John Moore and his wife still grow their own food. Something they were both taught early in life. Photo: Jeannine Walker Folks raised in the South learned early that life didn’t hand you much, but if you were observant and hardworking it could give you...
Retired Congressman Sam Johnson, 89, a true American hero, died of natural causes today in Plano. He was born Oct. 11, 1930 in San Antonio, Tx. Johnson married Shirley L. Melton in 1950. They had three children; Gini, Beverly and Bob. He was preceded in death by son...
In their inaugural season competing in district, Farmersville boys soccer brought home awards for their play on the field. Senior Eli Alonso, juniors Sebastian Ruelas and Gerardo Arteaga, and sophomore Jimmy Maldonado were on the 13-4A second team. The Farmers...
Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same. Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, honors the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the American military. Many...
Property values continue to increase in Collin County, but not as much this year as they have in the past, figures released last week by Collin Central Appraisal District last week show. The CAD mailed 2020 certified estimates of taxable value to property owners...
Farmersville’s City Council welcomed three new members – Mayor Bryon Wiebold, Place 2 Councilman Terry Williams and Place 4 Councilman Mike Henry – and immediately got down to the business of extending the Mayor’s Disaster Order to combat the effects of the worldwide...
With many Americans staying home, the pressure is on to maintain fun and variety in the kitchen, so family meals don’t get boring. However, cranking out three meals a day can be a burden. In fact, the average American can only prepare five meals without a recipe,...
A most unusual school year has just concluded, but for the top two Farmersville High School scholars in the Class of 2020, the unique challenges brought this year have prepared them both for what lies ahead as they graduate from high school and move on to the same...
Individual property appraisal and estimated taxes notices will be mailed to Collin County residents and businesses Friday, May 15, from Collin Central Appraisal District. The mailing was delayed a few weeks because of adjustments to operations in the CAD office...
