Columnist John Moore’s grandmothers kept candy dishes on their coffee tables. Orange slices were a common treat found inside them. Photo: John Moore From the 1940s through the 1970s, Southern grandmothers always had candy dishes on the living room coffee table. The...
Summer registration is right around the corner. Collin College’s Maymester and Summer class registration will open to returning students based on credits earned, March 9, with open registration beginning March 12. Register early to get the classes you want this...
Early voting for the March 3 presidential primary elections started this week and runs through Feb. 28. The elections are split into Democratic and Republican primaries to decide the candidates for office in the November general election. Races on each party ballot...
Texas parents can get a head start on helping their children pay for college. Participants in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund purchase tuition units for a four-year degree, two years of community college or a few semesters at Texas public colleges and universities....
Residents want revenue, visitors to stay in town The Farmersville City Council has approved a zoning change to allow the opening of a bed-and-breakfast that proponents believe will serve as an important tourism attraction for the city. The B&B – the...
Farmersville Fire DepartÂment has graduated its first-ever Fire and EMS Academy class. The class concluded TuesÂday, Feb. 11 after beginning Oct. 15, 2019. Class members were Jacob Nagel, Colton FredÂerick, Clay Hibbitts, Peyton Claterbaugh, Kyle Leonard,...
This weekend, Farmersville residents will have a tangible way to help their neighbors. Boy Scout Troop 310, led by Scout Master Kyle Odom, will deliver bags to front porches across town Saturday, Feb. 22. Families are then asked to fill the bags with nonperishable...
The city of Farmersville will have a new mayor and two new city council members. What may be missing is an election. This year’s city council election included the mayor, Place 2 and Place 4. Last Friday, Terry Williams filed for Place 2 and Gary Henry filed for Place...
Ford, Caddo Mills on slate The second week of district soccer awaits the boys and girls teams in 13-4A. Up first on the slate was visiting Quinlan Ford on Wednesday, Feb, 19 for the Lady Farmers. With no game against Ford, the Farmers hosted Grand Saline on the...
