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From eight families to thousands

From eight families to thousands

Home Depot employees deliver pallets of boxed cereal to Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Courtesy Amazing Grace Food Pantry Wylie pantry celebrates 20 years of feeding neighbors What began in 2006 as a small community service effort has grown into a lifeline for thousands...

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TWC reports record jobs

TWC reports record jobs

The difference between “best” and “worst” depends on your perspective. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) reported the state broke three records in June for number of jobs, number employed and the size of the state’s civilian labor force. To Login to read the full...

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National Night Out set for Aug. 1

National Night Out set for Aug. 1

Farmersville Police Department will host its annual National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 1 with free tacos, a bounce house and a dunk booth. The event will take place downtown from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Its mission is to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness while...

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Truck runs into Lake Lavon

Truck runs into Lake Lavon

The driver of a Dodge pickup was able to escape from his truck after running into Lake Lavon, the Princeton Fire Department (PFD) said. PFD received the call of a major accident at 11:09 a.m., Thursday, July 20, said Deputy Fire Chief Michael Stiltz. “It appears the...

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Wellness event at Collin College

Wellness event at Collin College

Texas Health Resources is on mission to reach Texans living in underserved communities by offering healthcare opportunities in a convenient, accessible way. In partnership with Collin College Farmersville campus, Texas Health will host Wellness Day at the campus,...

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Quenching Texas’ water supply problem

Quenching Texas’ water supply problem

Texas voters face a $1 billion question in November: whether to begin planning for future water needs. Legislators this year passed Senate Bill 28 that would amend the state constitution by adding a fund to expand the state’s water supply. By Bob Wieland To Login to...

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Lawmakers agree on property tax cuts

Lawmakers agree on property tax cuts

Texas voters will decide in November whether to accept an $18 billion compromise that could cut an estimated $1,300 from the average homeowner’s property tax bill. If the constitutional amendment for tax relief is approved, the cuts would take effect for the 2023 tax...

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