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In the cards

In the cards

Columnist John Moore spent most Saturday nights of his childhood watching the adults play cards and drink lots of coffee. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In 868 A.D., according to Chinese historical records, a princess was said to have...

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County election websites reviewed

County election websites reviewed

While heading to the polls in two months may not be top of mind, the League of Women Voters of Texas have been busy preparing for the upcoming November election. The group conducted its sixth survey of Texas county websites in July.  This review was narrow in scope,...

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Appraisal district to issue new value estimates

Appraisal district to issue new value estimates

Farmersville Independent School District, the city of Farmersville, and other taxing entities in Collin County will utilize a revised estimate of property values this year to calculate their tax rates because of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Deadlines to...

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CARES Act money discussed by city

CARES Act money discussed by city

Last week, the city of Farmersville had an opportunity to discuss how to spend money, save money and start budgeting money. The meeting began with an update from Farmersville Main Street Board president Doris Cooks about a national accreditation the program received...

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Let’s search together for capital ideas

Let’s search together for capital ideas

Ed Sterling wrote this column for almost three decades, so let’s open by celebrating his contributions to the Texas Press Association and its members. Ed was the calm, steady voice keeping us informed and interested. I am honored to have been asked by Mike Hodges, TPA...

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Four Princeton Panthers lead travel team to championship

Four Princeton Panthers lead travel team to championship

Baseball still remains Amer­ica’s pastime, even in the midst of a pandemic. This rang true for four Princ­eton High School baseball players—Cade Hitt, Logan Turner, Matthew Delaney, and Reese Weaks. These four and their North Texas Pride base­ball team, coached by...

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A little help for our friends

A little help for our friends

Everybody needs a little help from their neighbor from time to time. Sometimes that help might require more than just a couple of neighbors. Terry Williams, a relative newcomer to the Farmersville community and newly elected council member, saw the need to offer some...

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Real heroes

Real heroes

 Sheriff Jim Skinner presented Life Saving Awards to Farmersville Police Officer Korey Redding, Col­lin County Deputy Travis Munk and Collin County resident Gye Kraemer July 22 for their heroic work in the rescue of five adults and one child in April. On April 29...

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