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Three Novel Coronavirus cases confirmed
The World Health Organization officially declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic today. This news comes just a day after Collin County Health Care Services confirmed three cases among members of a family in Frisco who are now in self-quarantine. Those...
Coronavirus precautions mirror those for flu
Collin County health officials have identified a presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus, COVID-19. A Frisco man in his 30’s who recently traveled to California is stable, in isolation in his home, and is being monitored by county health care staff. Collin...
Governor gives update on actions to combat coronavirus
AUSTIN — As the worldwide threat of novel coronavirus increased, state agencies already were working together to ensure the health and safety of all Texans, Gov. Greg Abbott said Feb. 27. After a briefing from state and federal health officials on coronavirus...
Coats for kids
Tatum Elementary and the Farmersville PD are collecting new coats for kids through March 20. Sizes needed include Toddler 3T to Adult large coats to support the 2020 Angel Tree Program. Drop off at the school Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or the PD from 8 a.m....
Future water treatment, filtration needs presented
Farmersville’s water treatment and filtration system needs work and the city intends to repair what’s wrong with it, while planning for future growth that City Engineer Eddy Daniel and City Manager Ben White say is inevitable. That was the message delivered during a...
Laughter, lunch served at annual event
There’s no doubt the women of Farmersville Historical Society know how to host an event. Saturday’s Spring Luncheon highlighted fashion, fun times, lunch, and a bit of shopping for an audience comprised of mostly women. The FHS cafetorium was transformed into a...
Batch plant not set in stone
TXI wants to build a concrete batch plant east of Farmersville and on Feb. 25, the Dallas-based company Ð a wholly owned subsidiary of Martin Marietta Corp. Ð received a chilly reception from residents gathered to take part in the final Texas Commission on...
Within reach
FHS in playoff hunt The second round of District 13-4A soccer saw the boys and girls defeated on the road. The Farmers lost 2-1 to Sunnyvale on Feb. 26 and Crandall 5-0 on Feb. 29. For the full story, see the March 5 issue or subscribe online. By David Jenkins...















