Texas school districts may now choose reading and English language lessons linked to the Bible. By an 8-7 vote Friday, Nov. 22, the State Board of Education (SBOE) approved the optional Bluebonnet Learning curriculum drafted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for...
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New plan to expand McKinney National Airport
McKinney Air Center at McKinney National Airport is among top ranked fixed-based operators serving general aviation. Courtesy photo McKinney voters have twice rejected airport expansion plans, but Mayor George Fuller has continued to champion the cause. After nobody...
Local lawmakers file bills
State Senate and House members preparing for the 89th Texas Legislature to convene on Tuesday, Jan. 14, have filed hundreds of bills to be considered during the 140-day regular session. As of Friday, Dec. 6, Sen. Angela Paxton of District 8 had filed nine bills, 89th...
Farmersville readies for Saturday festivities
The annual Farmersville Christmas parade will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 on the downtown square. Farmersville will be bustling with holiday spirit on Saturday, Dec. 14, with a full lineup of seasonal events. The day kicks off with the annual Rudolph Run 5K and...
Pleasant Grove pulls away from Farmersville
Farmersville junior Katelynn McRay (5) goes up in the air for a shot attempt during a non-district home game against Pleasant Grove on Tuesday, Dec. 10. McRay finished with eight points in a 43-32 Lady Farmers loss. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David...
Sports
Pleasant Grove pulls away from Farmersville
Farmersville junior Katelynn McRay (5) goes up in the air for a shot attempt during a non-district home game against Pleasant Grove on Tuesday, Dec. 10. McRay finished with eight points in a 43-32 Lady Farmers loss. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David...
Historic season for Farmersville ends with loss to Pleasant Grove
Farmersville senior Drake Grimes dives to make a low tackle on Pleasant Grove junior Kenmarion Jones during a Class 4A-Division II area-round playoff game from Hawk Stadium in Texarkana. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected]...
Zone defense ignites Farmersville’s rally
Farmersville sophomore Peighton Purser releases an off-balanced running jump shot during the second quarter of Tuesday's non-district home game against Wolfe City. Purser poured in 20 points to lead all scorers. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Farmersville wins 1st playoff game since 2016
Farmersville sophomore Amare Warren outruns the Canton defense for one of his two touchdowns in a 27-0 shutout win for the Farmers from Garland's Williams Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] All...
Grime’s TD as time expires completes Farmersville’s wild rally, Farmers clinch playoff berth
Farmersville sophomore quarterback Levi McAbee threw the game-tying, 11-yard touchdown pass to senior Drake Grimes as time expired. A PAT kick lifted the Farmers to a 39-38 thrilling come-from-behind win over Sanger from Farmers Stadium on Thursday. Photo by Victor...
Education
Optional curriculum features Bible content
Texas school districts may now choose reading and English language lessons linked to the Bible. By an 8-7 vote Friday, Nov. 22, the State Board of Education (SBOE) approved the optional Bluebonnet Learning curriculum drafted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for...
ISDs get high grades for financial integrity
The Princeton Independent School District and the Farmersville Independent School District have received grades of “A” for financial integrity and accountability from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2023-2024 school year. “These school systems reflect a...
Superintendent contract renewed by trustees
Superintendent Micheal French Farmersville ISD trustees unanimously voted to renew Superintendent Micheal French’s contract during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. Most of the meeting was spent in closed session, where board members discussed French’s...
FHS marching band makes history
The Farmersville High School Marching Band advanced to State, celebrating a school history-making finish of 13th out of over 200 4A classification bands and a first time advancement to the UIL State Marching Contest in the 4A Class. The marching band is in the top...
FISD honors veterans in ceremony
Tatum students, from left, Miguel Arteaga, Hazel Stover, Ivan Maldonado and Roman Salas welcome local veterans to their school for a special program last week. Rainy weather caused some adjustments to the morning schedule but did not dampen the spirit of celebrating...
Life & Style
Festive destinations for a memorable Christmas
Breckinridge, Colorado is a festive place to visit during the holidays. Courtesy photo While many people dream of being home for the holidays, there’s a special magic in traveling during the Christmas season. Whether you’re craving snow-capped mountains, tropical...
Escape the crowds: Warm-weather getaways for October
Charleston, South Carolina As the crisp fall air settles over much of the U.S., some of the best travel destinations are still basking in warmth, offering an inviting escape for those looking to prolong the sunny days. While many popular hotspots are overrun with...
Planning the perfect road trip: Tips for an unforgettable journey
Planning head can make the difference between a so-so road trip and a perfect road trip. Road trips are a quintessential way to explore new places, reconnect with nature, or simply enjoy the thrill of the open road. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a...
Exploring America’s autumnal treasures
Eureka Springs, Arkansas: A Victorian Gem in the Ozarks. Kary Bjorn Photography/Unsplash As the heat of summer fades into the crisp embrace of autumn, September offers a perfect opportunity for travel across the U.S. The month’s moderate weather, stunning fall foliage...
Keep migrating birds in the dark
Light pollution confuses birds as they fly south Since most birds migrate at night, light pollution can cause birds to become disoriented and attracted to urban centers where they be killed by flying into buildings. Photo courtesy Reinout Dujardin/Pixabay The...
Opinion
A lot of class
In the movie “The Big Chill,” a group of old friends gather for the funeral of one of their own, and it turns into a reunion. Recently, a group of my old friends gathered for a reunion, and it turned into a gathering for a funeral. I got the call on the way to the...
Picturing Grace
Print from John Moore’s personal collection. When I was a child, there was a painting that hung on my grandmother’s kitchen wall. It portrayed a man who was praying over a meal of bread and what appeared to be a bowl of soup. Near the man was a book, which I always...
I’ll split it with you
While much of America enjoys four equal seasons, those of us in Texas celebrate two: Hot and less hot. Between October and February, it’s kinda cold in Texas. The rest of the year, it’s hot and humid. But, as September gives way to October, there is a feeling, albeit...
The man who taught me to ‘Back the Blue’
Former Farmersville Chief of Police with Wyndi Viegel-Gaudette, former news editor for The Farmersville Times. One of the toughest parts about growing older is dealing with unexpected losses. This week, I lost a great friend, mentor and phenomenal human, the former...
If you build it … sans instructions
The Beatles had a song called, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” The line, “…It was 20 years ago today…” reminded me of something that happened not 20 years ago, but 50 years ago. My father dragging me outside to put a storage building together. It was...