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Berry berry good

Berry berry good

Columnist John Moore picks blackberries each spring. Something he’s done for a very long time. Photo: John Moore There wasn’t anything accidental about blackberry season in our family. When harvest time came, dad had the harvest trip mapped out long before the berries...

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Collin FP Summer/Fall 2026 registration
Filing open for May FISD trustee election

Filing open for May FISD trustee election

The filing period for the Farmersville ISD May 3, 2025, trustee election officially opened Jan. 15. This marked the beginning of the process for residents interested in running for one of four available seats up for election. Place 1 is currently held by the board’s...

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Wild times picking blackberries

Wild times picking blackberries

Wild blackberries. Photo by Siala from Pixabay My father would load my sister and me into his ‘52 Chevy truck, and he’d steer down the gravel road leading to the homestead where my mom was raised. The radio played Loretta Lynn and Faron Young as the wind...

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Advance garden prep saves time, aids spring crops

Advance garden prep saves time, aids spring crops

With the exception of winter crops like hearty spinach and kale, Collin County gardeners should remove spent plants and debris from vegetable beds and flower gardens to prepare for spring crops. As winter’s chill settles over Collin County, gardeners might be tempted...

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Local toy museum makes space for nostalgia

Local toy museum makes space for nostalgia

Stephen Gardner, owner and operator of The Best Little Toy Museum in Texas, stands next to the Iron Man suit that is at the entrance to one of the three rooms holding his 20,000-piece collection of toys and memorabilia. The museum, located in St. Paul,  is open from...

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Free medical clinic to open

Free medical clinic to open

Farmersville will soon welcome a new resource for underserved residents as CommonGood Medical, a faith-based nonprofit organization, prepares to open its second free primary care clinic in Collin County. The clinic, located at First United Methodist Church of...

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Commissioners court addresses key items

Commissioners court addresses key items

The Collin County Commissioners Court convened for its first meeting of 2025 on Monday, Jan. 13, addressing a range of topics across several county departments and agencies. In addition to the regular business of the commissioners’ court, the meeting included consent...

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New, promoted fire personnel introduced

New, promoted fire personnel introduced

Fire department personnel sworn in during the ceremony to new positions included, from left Matt Jones, Penny Phillips, Steven Stroup, Cody Selsur, Cole Harris and Matt Warren. Fire Chief Greg Massey swore in several new hires and recognized promotions within the...

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