Collin College has appointed Garry Evans as provost of the Plano Campus and Kyle Bellue as provost of the Wylie and Farmersville campuses, the college announced March 9. The appointments take effect June 1. The leadership changes follow the retirements of Sherry...
The University Interscholastic League is extending its suspension of all UIL sanctioned activities due to the outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus. All contests, practices, rehearsals and workouts will remain suspended until further notice. At this...
A 13th Covid-19 case in Collin County was announced Wednesday by county health officials, an increase from nine at the start of the day. Testing positive for the disease to date are individuals from Frisco, Plano, McKinney and Anna. A 64-year-old Plano man died from...
This week the media is focusing on Sunshine Week. It is a time to celebrate a free press and what it means for you and your community to have access to public information. Several weeks ago, I read a letter that should be shared with every community. While the message...
Farmersville captures Region 6 Div. 2 championship Farmersville emerged as the top boys powerlifting team following the Region 6 Div. 2 meet. The competition was held March 12 at Kennedale High School. state meet was originally scheduled for March 27 at the Taylor...
Driving into downtown Farmersville, the changes are apparent. Among the historic buildings and shops, new businesses are quietly appearing, adding new life and faces to the landscape. In 2000, the city of Farmerville and the Texas Main Street Program set in...
Former Farmersville City Councilman John Klostermann wants tourists to flock to the city and start hiking, riding and jogging along a trail that leads all the way to New Boston. Klostermann, who served on council from 2013 to 2017, told members March 10 that the...
School district administrators are in the midst of making decisions for an unprecedented situation. Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday, March 16 that STAAR testing would be waived this year. He’s also pushing for the U.S. Department of Education to waive federal...
For the last several seasons, fashionably long nails have been trending among celebrities including Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Gwen Stefani. Unfortunately, acrylic extensions and longer natural nails may harbor pathogens that could provide a “safe harbor” for...
