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Summer of ‘76

Summer of ‘76

Columnist John Moore still has and uses the radio that kept him, his cousin, and best friend company during the summer of the 1976 American Bicentennial celebrations. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Author’s note: This week’s column was...

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New code compliance officer unveils plan of action

New code compliance officer unveils plan of action

Tiffany Barber has only been on the job since September as the new compliance officer for the city of Farmersville, but she has “hit the ground running” according to Ben White, city manager. Barber updated council on the status of code compliance and her ideas for...

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Lady Farmers jump out to hot start in district play

Lady Farmers jump out to hot start in district play

With Christmas Break finally here, the Farmersville girls will have two full weeks between games, allowing them to get plenty of rest after a busy start to the season. The Lady Farmers started the week on good terms after winning back-to-back games to close out the...

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Filing deadline ends

Filing deadline ends

The Dec. 11 filing deadline has passed for the March 5, 2024, Republican and Democratic primaries. The Secretary of State’s office publishes a list of candidates accepted by the parties, but the parties have five days to submit the list and it could be Dec. 19 before...

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Farmers corral second win in Celeste

Farmers corral second win in Celeste

The Farmersville boys basketball team returned from the holiday break looking to bounce back after multiple losses to close out November. They opened last week hosting Blue Ridge, before heading northeast to Celeste for a three-day tournament. While the Farmers’...

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Charming Christmas towns

Charming Christmas towns

Turn on Hallmark Channel, go see Last Christmas in theatres or stream practically any Christmas movie ever made, and you’ll notice one thing they all have in common: a delightful town square with fresh fir trees, twinkling lights and charming architecture. That...

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Collin County Sheriff seeks re-election

Collin County Sheriff seeks re-election

Collin County’s chief law enforcement officer is seeking a third term behind the star. Sheriff Jim Skinner, first elected in November 2016, said he had filed as a Republican candidate in the March 5 primary. By Bob Wieland For more on this story see the December 7,...

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