State Fair of Texas 2023 SFOT
Seth Dowdle
Take the fall

Take the fall

One of my most vivid memories of fall happened during junior high. I was standing in the end zone prior to the start of a game. I could barely feel my fingers and toes. It was October, but it was unusually cold (Al Gore had yet to invent global warming). My shoulder...

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Farmersville 2021 sports year in review

Farmersville 2021 sports year in review

Farmersville High School experienced highs and lows during the 2021 sports season. FHS teams recorded several district titles, postseason awards, state medalists and long playoff runs despite a year peppered with cancellations due to the pandemic and unforeseen...

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Collin courthouse closed Monday, Tuesday

Collin courthouse closed Monday, Tuesday

The Collin County Courthouse is closed to the public and employees today and Tuesday because of an electrical outage, county officials said. The electrical outage at the Collin County Courthouse affects all escalators, elevators, fire pumps and chilled water pumps....

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Farmersville loses to Van Alstyne

Farmersville loses to Van Alstyne

The Farmersville football team could not keep going offensively in the second and third quarters, as they lost their final pre-district game against Van Alstyne 40-18. Key Play of the Game: Gavin Montgomery completes a 70-yard touchdown pass. In the middle of the...

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Farmers run at Miller Grove

Farmers run at Miller Grove

The Farmersville cross country team returned to action at Miller Grove Thursday, Sept. 16. The Farmers’ times were generally slower than previous meets, though coach Jon Nordin said he wasn’t discouraged by the results. Aubrey Varner had the best finish for the...

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Three keys to victory: Farmersville vs Van Alstyne

Three keys to victory: Farmersville vs Van Alstyne

Farmersville enters their final pre-district game on a two-game losing streak, losing to Ferris 49-38. Here are three keys to a Farmersville victory over Van Alstyne. Play more disciplined A lack of discipline was a big factor in the Farmersville loss to Ferris. Coach...

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Lady Farmers defeat Caddo Mills

Lady Farmers defeat Caddo Mills

Against the second best team in the district, the Lady Farmers defeated Caddo Mills in four sets: 15-25, 25-21, 25-15, 25-21. Thoughts from Coach Harold Davis: "I can't be any happier for my girls right now," Davis said. "They got dominated the first set, yet they...

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Governor announced additional agenda items

Governor announced additional agenda items

Gov. Greg Abbott announced additional agenda items to be added to the third called session, which began Monday, Sept. 20. The announcement came Sept. 22 after Abbott submitted a message to the Secretary of the Senate identifying the items. The first additional item is...

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Farmers lose to Ferris

Farmers lose to Ferris

After giving up three fourth-quarter touchdowns, the Farmers (2-2) weren’t able to do enough to win, losing to Ferris (3-1) 49-38. Key Play of the Game: Ferris picks off Gray in the fourth quarter. Farmersville trailed 28-17 midway through the third quarter before...

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