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Bypass project slow going

Bypass project slow going

Eastbound or westbound, any time of day, traffic is heavy on U.S. Highway 380 through the center of Princeton. A TxDOT project widening the road from four lanes to six is not expected to be finished until 2028. Bob Wieland/The Farmersville Times Relief for drivers on...

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ESD questions still loom for residents

ESD questions still loom for residents

Farmersville residents in the city’s extra-territorial jurisdiction raised questions about emergency services during the Dec. 1 regular city council meeting, even as the recent proposition to form an emergency services district for unincorporated areas passed...

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Deputies bust cockfight near Farmersville

Deputies bust cockfight near Farmersville

More than eight people have been arrested in connection with the raid on a cockfight by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, authorities said. The bust took place Friday, Nov. 28, on County Road 697, southeast of Farmersville, the Sheriff’s Office said. Responding to a...

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Child’s play

Child’s play

Columnist John Moore's mother sent him one place often when he was a child. Outside. Courtesy John Moore Red Rover. Sandlot baseball. Hide-and-seek. Cowboys and Indians.  The latter today is likely lacking political correctness, but it shares with the others a...

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Ideas for a fun holiday fête

Ideas for a fun holiday fête

The holiday season has arrived, and with it comes a flurry of invitations, gatherings and opportunities to reconnect. With so many events competing for attention, hosts may wonder how to make their party stand out in a season full of celebrations. The good news? A...

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Child’s play

Child’s play

Columnist John Moore's mother sent him one place often when he was a child. Outside. Courtesy John Moore Red Rover. Sandlot baseball. Hide-and-seek. Cowboys and Indians.  The latter today is likely lacking political correctness, but it shares with the others a...

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TxDOT to widen FM 982

TxDOT to widen FM 982

Public meeting scheduled for December 9 The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has scheduled public and virtual meetings on its plan to widen Farm-to-Market Road 982 from U.S. Highway 380 to FM 546 in Princeton. An in-person meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to...

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Truly giving thanks

Truly giving thanks

Columnist John Moore looks forward to Thanksgiving specifically because of the thanks. Courtesy John Moore Thanksgiving, at its heart, was created for one purpose. To thank God for His blessings. The Pilgrims knew hardship well. They had survived disease, starvation,...

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