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Key topics discussed at Times visit
U.S. Rep. Van Taylor doesn’t see much spirit of biÂpartisanship with President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposal, one of many topics the Congressman from Texas’ 3rd District spoke about during a visit to C&S Media’s Wylie office on April 1. Taylor also discussed...
Lifting his way to glory
In his final season as a Farmer, powerlifter Colby Stinedurf put an exclamation mark on his FHS caÂreer, earning a silver medal at the state powerlifting meet March 27. Being able to compete at state was a moment Stinedurf worked three years to accomplish, finally...
Bill tightening voting restrictions in Texas passes Senate committee
A Texas Senate commitÂtee on Friday passed an elections bill that would tighten the state’s voting rules by limiting extended early voting hours, requiring proof of disability to qualify for mail-in voting and prohibiting drive-thÂru voting. Senate Bill 7, sponÂsored...
Legislative power bills
Legislators in Austin - includÂing two from the local area - want people to know they are on the case when it comes to restoring confidence in the state’s electric power management after the February winter storm left milÂlions without power for several days. Texas...
PD, FD patiently working front lines
Farmersville Police Chief MiÂchael Sullivan had been dealing with what he called COVID-19 hysteria as he sought to run a deÂpartment with officers answering calls for help. Sullivan also noted that when the virus first appeared and when Gov. Greg Abbott ordered...
Citizens comments go awry
The Farmersville City CounÂcil routinely begins its meetings by allowing residents a chance to comment on matters not listÂed on the current agenda. At its March 23 regular meeting at City Hall, Mayor Bryon Wiebold asked for comÂments from the floor on non-agenda...
Lady Farmers lose to Lady Foxes
After dominating the first four games of the district slate, the Farmersville softÂball team returned to action this week hoping to continue its reign of terror. Forcing the run rule in each of their first four disÂtrict games, the Lady FarmÂers were able to assert...
April 15 is deadline for property tax renditions
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds business owners that for many property types, April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Different deadlines apply for certain regulated property. A rendition is a list of the...















