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The Rike Memorial Library has the purr-fect four-legged library assistant that doesn’t require time off or vacation days but does like treats, toys and some companionship. Lily, a 3-year-old fluffy green-eyed Siberian cat, began “working” full-time at the library two...
In celebration of Women’s History Month, The Farmersville Times reached out to Dr. Carole Bates, owner of Farmersville Dental and Caddo Mills Dental for her insight on work and family life balance. Canadian born and raised, Bates said she never expected dentistry to...
Residents who intend to vote in the general election Saturday, May 6, need to be registered by Thursday, April 6. Early voting begins Monday, April 24, and runs through Tuesday, May 2. In Texas, eligible voters must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the county where...
TxDot will host an in-person and virtual public hearing to highlight the proposed new location realignment of the existing US 380 roadway from CR 560 to CR 699 (Hunt County Line) south of Farmersville in Collin County. A draft environmental assessment (EA) is...
Several “check-the-box” items were on the agenda for the March 14 Farmersville city council meeting, resulting as recommendations from city boards and departments. Performance agreements, previously approved by the CDC (Community Development Corporation) were...
Sports
Farmersville completed the sweep to open the district season, defeating Ferris 6-5 at home Tuesday night. The Farmers (2-0, 14-3) scored six runs over the first three innings to secure the early lead. The Yellowjackets battled back, scoring four runs in the top of the...
Farmersville head volleyball coach Harold Davis has stepped down from his coaching position after several seasons at the helm. Assistant coach Arian May will take over the head coach role. She was the assistant coach for the Lady Farmers for the last three seasons....
District play has proven no problem for the Lady Farmers softball team, dominating at home Tuesday night. Farmersville scored 14 runs in the bottom of the first inning, winning 16-0 to improve to 2-0 in district play. The Lady Farmers continue their season this...
The Farmers came out on top in a back-and-forth encounter with Van Alstyne Monday night, capping off their 4-1 start to the opening week. Traveling to face the Panthers on Feb. 27, the Farmers won 15-8 behind a stellar offensive performance. The team collected 13 hits...
The Farmersville softball team scored eight runs in the top of the fifth to defeat Princeton 14-8 on the road Tuesday night. With the game tied at six heading into the fifth, the first eight Lady Farmer batters reached base in the inning, partly thanks to three...
Education
Collin College trustees have voted to maintain the district’s current tuition rates for this fall. The college board took action Tuesday, Feb. 28, at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. “With the rising costs of products, it is important to keep college...
Farmersville ISD administrators and police personnel briefed the school board on new developments regarding school safety at the Feb. 27 regular scheduled meeting. Wayne Callaway, Executive Director of Human Resources and Student Services, along with FISD Police Chief...
Farmersville Junior High student Carson Dillard cashed in with his champion Purebred Berkshire Gilt at the San Antonio Stock Show on Thursday, Feb.9. Carson not only won champion with his Berkshire Gilt, but he also won a $10,000 scholarship for college. By...
For the next few weeks, candidates and municipalities will work to shape the election landscape this May. Filing opened Wednesday, Jan. 18, and closes at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. Farmersville voters will head to the polls for both municipal, school district and Collin...
Farmersville FFA had an exceptional week at the Collin County Jr. Livestock Show. The annual livestock show, held Jan. 7-14 at the Myers Park and Event Center in McKinney, kicked off the busy show season for most of the students, who have been raising their animals...
Life & Style
More memory-making events are on tap this weekend in Farmersville for individuals and families who enjoy the city’s small-town charm. Along with Christmas shopping opportunities on or near the square, visitors can step back in time with a visit to the Bain-Honaker...
A love of horses, a heart for helping and an unwavering faith led one woman on a quest to blend her passions into a nonprofit that touches lives daily. Lynn Turner’s lifelong journey culminated nine years ago with Heavenly Hooves, a nonprofit that provides equine...
The holidays are far from ho hum in Farmersville as the city, local businesses and volunteers plan for — and work hard — to create a festive atmosphere with lights, entertainment and much more. The 2022 debut of Farmersville Lights happens Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m....
It’s that time of year again and soon Farmersville Parkway will be all aglow as the light display kicks off its third year of bringing joy to visitors and Farmersville residents while supporting area charities. The official lighting ceremony, complete with a seasonal...
The Farmersville Outreach Alliance Angel Tree Program is amid its busy season signing up, and then collecting gifts for the children in need. Organizer Judy Brandon said they have 177 Angels signed up and volunteers won’t rest until all the Angels are adopted. “We are...
Opinion
My uncle’s mother, Mrs. Ward, had a storm shelter. And I snuck into it every chance I got. Few others had one, so a storm shelter was absolutely fascinating to me. At least, a storm shelter is what they told all of the kids it was. It doubled as a storm shelter, but...
As long as I can remember, my family has always had Aladdin Lamps. My dad called them “coal oil lamps.” All of ours were made by a company called Aladdin, although, there were other manufacturers. By John Moore To Login to read the full story or to subscribe, visit...
When Eisenhower, JFK, and LBJ were in office, rarely would you find a kitchen that didn’t have one. Waking up each morning to the smell of bacon, sausage, and fried potatoes was just how the world turned in 1960s Ashdown, Arkansas. And an electric skillet was part of...
It takes a lot of trust to let someone shave your face with a straight razor. But from what the old timers used to say, there’s no better or closer shave. My great grandfather shaved with a mug, brush, and straight razor. So did other men in my family. By John Moore...
If you see a church cookbook, buy it. When women in a church are asked to submit their best recipes for a fundraiser, they bring their A game. They do not want to be outdone. You will not find better recipes anywhere else. By John Moore To Login to read the full story...
