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Someone’s watching

Someone’s watching

While some in society have stopped wearing watches, columnist John Moore isn’t one of them. Courtesy John Moore  I noticed his Watch immediately. I usually notice watches immediately. But his was especially noticeable. It was a Rolex. I don’t own a Rolex, but one...

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Former librarian, historian mourned

Former librarian, historian mourned

Pansy Hundley proudly served as the city’s second librarian for over two decades. Courtesy photo A Farmersville resident who dedicated nearly three decades to the city’s library and chronicled area history has passed away. Pansy Hundley, Farmersville’s longtime...

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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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