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Lady Farmers open softball season

Lady Farmers open softball season

Heading into the official start of the season, the Farmer­sville softball team was eager to finally shake off months of wait and anticipation. After being away from a competitive game for 11 months, coach Paula Wilfong said she was giddy about what her team could do...

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Governor lifts mask mandate

Governor lifts mask mandate

Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order (GA-34) lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing capacity of all businesses and facilities in the state to 100%. “With the medical advancements of vaccines and antibody therapeutic drugs, Texas now has the tools...

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Planning for future transportation needs

Planning for future transportation needs

Collin County is taking the lead in collecting data for a new transportation study focused on current and future needs in the east portion of the county. The study will address and update needs and recommen­dations identified in the 2014 Collin County Mobility Plan...

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Church steps up to provide shelter

Church steps up to provide shelter

The Rev. Bart Barber has gone through it already, but the process of opening the church where he serves as pastor to those affected by the winter storm of 2021 presented some special challenges. Barber, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Farm­ersville, is...

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City leaders reflect on storm, preparedness

City leaders reflect on storm, preparedness

The monster winter storm that paralyzed much of North Texas – not to mention the rest of the state placed additional pressure not only on area resi­dents, but also on local police, fire and assorted municipal au­thorities last week. Farmersville Police Chief Mike...

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Farmers, Lady Farmers lose to Melissa

Farmers, Lady Farmers lose to Melissa

After a long delay, the Farm­ersville soccer teams had their first game in two weeks Mon­day, Feb. 22, traveling to Me­lissa to face two competitive Cardinals teams. Farmersville soccer coach Chris Chase said he was happy to see the team be able to hit the field...

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FEMA issues notice about storm-related assistance

FEMA issues notice about storm-related assistance

Texas homeowners and renters in 31 additional counties who suffered damage from the winter storm that struck Texas last week may now apply for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to a FEMA news release. If people have insurance...

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