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The secret ingredient

The secret ingredient

Columnist John Moore and his wife still grow their own food. Something they were both taught early in life. Photo: Jeannine Walker Folks raised in the South learned early that life didn’t hand you much, but if you were observant and hardworking it could give you...

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City readies to celebrate the holiday season

City readies to celebrate the holiday season

In the next few weeks, Farmersville will undergo its pre-Christmas transformation to become a brightly lit winter wonderland. Now in its fourth year, Farmersville Lights officially kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec.1, at CBTx Bank — the official sponsor — located at 201...

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Veterans honored

Veterans honored

Farmersville ISD campuses planned a morning full of activities to honor veterans and their families on Friday, Nov. 10. Activities began at Tatum Elementary with a flag raising ceremony in front of the school. Boy Scout Troop 310 posted colors and led the student body...

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Farmers come up short to Caddo Mills

Farmers come up short to Caddo Mills

Jeralin Craddock finds some open space for a decent gain in Farmersville’s loss to the Caddo Mills Foxes.  (Photo by Victor Tapia)  GREENVILLE – The Fighting Farmers first playoff appearance since 2019 was not accompanied with a storybook ending, as the...

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Lady Farmers fall in five sets to Lindale

Lady Farmers fall in five sets to Lindale

Rendi Fetty was one of four seniors to see her career as a Lady Farmer volleyball player come to an end on Tuesday with Farmersville’s loss to Lindale.  The Lady Farmers’ postseason run came to an end last Tuesday at the hands of the Lindale Lady Eagles. After...

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CPKC railroad reneges on deal with Wylie

CPKC railroad reneges on deal with Wylie

RFP changes from distribution complex to massive parking lot The northern gateway of Wylie may soon be home to a massive parking lot instead of a new district. In early 2021, Kansas City Southern and NorthPoint Development approached council about rezoning a property...

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Toys for Tots now accepting donations

Toys for Tots now accepting donations

Holiday celebrations are kicking off in Farmersville soon, starting with the upcoming Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run the first week of December. Toys for Tots in Collin County is an initiative hosted by the Marine Corps Reserve. The Farmersville branch is under new...

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Farmers stifled by Aubrey with playoffs on deck

Farmers stifled by Aubrey with playoffs on deck

The Fighting Farmers closed out the season with a 48-7 loss to Aubrey. Next up, Farmersville will take on Caddo Mills for their first postseason action in 15 years. It wasn’t exactly the way Farmersville wanted to close out the regular season. Still, the Fighting...

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