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Spring sweet spots

Spring sweet spots

Where to travel before Summer crowds hit By Carrie Dunlea May sits in a sweet spot on the travel calendar — that fleeting window when spring is still in full bloom, temperatures are comfortable across much of the country and summer crowds haven’t yet arrived in force....

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Water district budget up 10.3%

Water district budget up 10.3%

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is coping with a flood of new residents into its 2,200 square-mile service area. With 55,500 people moving into the region each year, the district has adopted an FY2025 budget that will invest about $1.1 billion as part...

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Local author launches second book

Local author launches second book

Amber Bynum celebrated the release of her second novel, “Never Till Now,” at 12 Stories Coffee in downtown Farmersville last month. Courtesy photo Indie author Amber Bynum never imagined that her love for small-town life and storytelling would lead to the creation of...

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Early voting begins soon

Early voting begins soon

Potential voters have until Monday, Oct. 7, to register to cast a ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election. Friday, Oct. 25, is the last day for registered voters to apply for a mail-in ballot. In-person early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Nov. 1....

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Iceboxes are cool

Iceboxes are cool

Columnist John Moore has an ice box that's been in his family for a long time. One that still works if he ever needs it. Courtesy John Moore The fridge. Frigerator. Some even called it, “The Frigidaire.” A few decades ago it had many names. Growing up, my family...

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US 380 project bids delayed until 2027

US 380 project bids delayed until 2027

Residents review TxDOT plans for an alternative US Highway 380 route from McKinney to Farmersville. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is wrapping up the environmental assessment of the project to build an alternative route for US Highway 380 north of...

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City council adopts budget, tax rate

City council adopts budget, tax rate

A lengthy Farmersville City Council meeting addressed a variety of topics on the Thursday, Sept. 16 regular agenda. After months of planning, key agenda items served as the “main entrees” of the Monday’s 3-hour menu. Ordinances adopting the 2024-25 proposed budget,...

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Free car seat safety checks Saturday

Free car seat safety checks Saturday

Farmersville parents and caregivers can ensure their children’s car seats are safe and properly installed during a free inspection event hosted by the Farmersville Fire Department from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. At the event, certified Child Passenger Safety...

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