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Collin College is launching its fall Dignity Initiative series with several events scheduled for October and November. These events are free and open to the public. The Dignity Initiative is a district-wide campaign led by the Collin College Committee Against Gender...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several nonprofit organizations are coming together to host an event aimed at raising awareness and providing education on intimate partner violence. The event, titled...
Veterans visit several memorials on Honor Flights to Washington, D.C. including the gravesite of World War II veteran Audie Murphy. Courtesy photo Judy Heaps respects the service performed by our military veterans. Her respect, indeed, has placed her on numerous Honor...
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is coping with a flood of new residents into its 2,200 square-mile service area. With 55,500 people moving into the region each year, the district has adopted an FY2025 budget that will invest about $1.1 billion as part...
Beth Miranda of Wylie and Scarborough Tigger, her 20-year-old palomino Section A Welsh Pony, won Supreme Champion in carriage driving events Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Welsh Pony and Cob Society’s American National Show in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Twenty years of training...
Sports
Farmersville senior wide receiver Drake Grimes celebrates during Friday's 45-14 road win over Gainesville. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Farmersville football team is on a roll heading into its bye week. The Farmers...
Senior Bella Holland, pictured in previous action, had the go-ahead kill for the Lady Farmers in the first set of Tuesday's match at Rains. Farmersville defeated Rains in three sets. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The...
Farmersville senior outside Kenah Brown has helped to lead the Lady Farmers to a 20-12 record. The Lady Farmers begin District 13-4A play at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Farmers Arena against Sunnyvale. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Farmersville junior running back Gordon Swartz runs for yardage during a 24-20 non-district win over Wills Point on Friday from Farmers Stadium. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] FARMERSVILLE -- Farmersville sophomore Amare...
Farmersville junior running back Gordon Swartz raises his hands in the air after scoring on a 59-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against Commerce on Friday, Sept. 13. The Farmers defeated the Tigers, 31-21. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media FARMERSVILLE --...
Education
Collin College is launching its fall Dignity Initiative series with several events scheduled for October and November. These events are free and open to the public. The Dignity Initiative is a district-wide campaign led by the Collin College Committee Against Gender...
An Austin judge has continued the court order blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools. Travis County Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle scheduled a trial in February on the suit filed by five independent...
Miss Texas 2024, Annette Addo-Yobo, visited Tatum Elementary Tuesday, Aug. 27. She delivered an interactive program about autism awareness to kindergarten, first and second grade students titled, “Be an Advocate, Be a Friend.” Courtesy photo Tatum Elementary School...
The James G. “Shug” Stanford Multi-Purpose Facility was completed in October 2023 thanks to the 2021 bond. The tasks awaiting Farmersville Independent School District Superintendent Micheal French seemingly never end, French told the Farmersville Rotary Club, but he...
A hearing is scheduled Monday, Aug. 26, in Austin on a lawsuit temporarily blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools, a move that prolongs the ongoing legal battle over the state’s educational assessment...
Life & Style
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...
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...
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...
Experts recommend that children aged 6 to 12 get 9 to 12 hours of sleep per night, while teenagers aged 13 to 18 need 8 to 10 hours As summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, students and parents alike face the challenge of readjusting to a regular...
Just a few hours away, Broken Bow, Oklahoma offers hiking, boating, fishing opportunities, along with plenty of rental cabins, making it a great option for a quick family trip. Courtesy Daniel Hubbard, Pixabay As summer draws to a close and the school year looms,...
Opinion
Photo by Ricardo Guzman, Pixabay As we left Ashdown, Arkansas, in my mom’s 1971 Buick Electra 225 Limited, my mom turned to my dad and asked, “Jimmy, are you sure we have enough money?” He responded, “Well, Mary. If four hundred dollars isn’t enough to spend two weeks...
Columnist John Moore has an ice box that's been in his family for a long time. One that still works if he ever needs it. Courtesy John Moore The fridge. Frigerator. Some even called it, “The Frigidaire.” A few decades ago it had many names. Growing up, my family...
When it’s time to take a hard look at our public officials and decide which ones to re-elect – or reject – we need information.A major source of that information is the government itself. Access to public records and meetings is essential for us to know the facts and...
Movies were better in a theater. A theater filled with people. Such was the case before the internet. Before HBO. Before people holed up in their living rooms and away from their neighbors and friends. A time when pay-per-view meant you bought a ticket to watch a...
John Moore’s genuine Scouting pocketknife. Courtesy John Moore I learned a lot from Scouting. Started as a Cub Scout, then joined Webelos, then the Boy Scouts. Girls and making money took priority over my time around age 14, so I never made Eagle Scout....
