Nearby Communities
News from our neighboring Collin County towns — Farmersville, Anna, Melissa, Lucas, Blue Ridge, Josephine, and Nevada. We keep these here, in their own space, so they don't crowd the main feed — but they're one click away for neighbors who follow what's happening around the region. Big regional and DFW-wide news that directly affects Lowry Crossing still appears in your main Local News feed.
Council approves 2026-27 budget | Farmersville Times
Farmersville City Council approved the 2026-27 budget with a 72.5 cents property tax rate and a 3% pay raise for city employees during a Sept. 8 special meeting.
Officials consider requirements for future developments | Farmersville Times
Farmersville officials are reviewing guidelines for future developments to ensure a balanced mix of residential, commercial, and community spaces as the city grows.
Old Time Saturday traditions return | Farmersville Times
Old Time Saturday returns to Farmersville on October 3 for its 46th year, reviving beloved traditions that celebrate residents of all ages.
ESD No. 1 sets public hearing on proposed 2026 tax rate | Princeton Herald
Atmos Energy customers in Princeton will see higher natural gas rates starting October 1 after the City Council approved a new rate settlement.
W Properties Bets on 2029 Multifamily Recovery with 252-Unit Melissa Development | Morningstar
W Properties plans a 252-unit garden-style apartment community in Melissa, Texas, aiming for construction in mid-2027 and leasing by early 2029, anticipating a multifamily market recovery.
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Plans to Open in Anna
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa plans to open a new location in Anna's Rosamond Corners by early 2027, offering massage and facial services to the growing community.
Farmersville supports bipartisan Dignity Act - The Sun-Gazette Newspaper
Farmersville City Council voted on July 13 to support the bipartisan Dignity Act, a federal immigration reform bill, showing the town's commitment to inclusive policies.
Development on Farmersville’s Eagle Meadows takes off - The Sun-Gazette Newspaper
Construction has begun on Eagle Meadows, a new neighborhood in Farmersville that will add over 200 homes near West Visalia Road and South Ventura Avenue.
Big V Property Group, The Seitz Group to break ground on Rosamond Town Center in Anna June 30 - North Texas e-News
Big V Property Group and The Seitz Group will break ground on Rosamond Town Center in Anna, Texas, on June 30, adding a major new retail hub to the rapidly growing Dallas-area market.
25-year-old developer plans hundreds of homes in Melissa - Dallas Business Journal
A 25-year-old developer is planning to build hundreds of homes in Melissa, using earnings from his real estate career to fund the project.
City of Anna announces new Sprouts Farmers Market location - North Texas e-News
Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a new location in Anna, Texas, as part of their expansion across the state, supported by insights from GBT Realty.
ESD-1 board gets down to business | Farmersville Times
At their March 30 meeting in McKinney, the ESD-1 board reviewed tax collection services, interlocal agreements, and emergency service contracts, approving minutes and discussing new governmental submissions.