After months of winter weather, spring is the season when homeowners start noticing everything the cold left behind — peeling paint, faded trim and siding that looks a little worse for wear. Exterior painting isn’t just about curb appeal; it’s also one of the most...
It’s been a long time since Mack Hurst fought in the Vietnam War, but he continues to carry with him those experiences that made him the man he is today. Hurst, 74, says he actually volunteered to serve in the war, going before the draft board at age 23, shortly after...
Navigating the waters of veteran benefits can be confusing for many individuals, but for the staff at the Veterans Center of North Texas, it’s all just in a day’s work. For five years, the founders, Paul Hendricks, Dave Schafer and Pete Young, along with dedicated...
The names of four Community High School Students killed Tuesday, Nov. 5, in a wreck on Hwy. 78 at Main Street were released by Lavon Police Department. The fatalities include Andrew Miller and Jordan Kidd, both 17 years old, and Marilyn Dominguez and Secily Lackey,...
You’re probably chuckling already. Seriously? “The joy of politics”? That was pretty much the reaction I got the other day when, in the middle of a conversation about how confrontational, adversarial, and downright unpleasant politics has become of late, I...
Farmersville voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 5, to make their sections for or against 10 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Voting locations across the state will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Election Day For the full story, see the Oct. 31...
Collin College awarded a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract to JT Vaughn Construction, LLC for the construction of the new Farmersville Campus at last month’s Collin College Board of Trustees meeting, Vaughn issued a GMP proposal for construction and related...
Farmersville residents who are interested in watching City Council meetings in real time without going to City Hall can do so with a live streaming platform that has been set up on the city’s website, City Secretary Sandra Green told council members on Oct. 22. During...
DALLAS – The Farmers will look to corral the Mustangs in District 5-4A Div. II football. They play 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at Roosevelt at Forester Field. The stadium is located at 8233 Military Pkwy. in Dallas. For scoring updates see The Farmersville Times...
