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Clark named FPD officer of the year

Clark named FPD officer of the year

Chris Clark, center, is recognized as the Farmersville Police Department’s 2025 Officer of the Year alongside Police Chief Marsha Phillips, left, and Rotary President Kyle Bellue. John Kanelis/The Farmersville Times Chris Clark, a member of the Farmersville Police...

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Last-minute getaways for DFW families

Last-minute getaways for DFW families

Just a few hours away, Broken Bow, Oklahoma offers hiking, boating, fishing opportunities, along with plenty of rental cabins, making it a great option for a quick family trip. Courtesy Daniel Hubbard, Pixabay As summer draws to a close and the school year looms,...

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City audit receives highest rating

City audit receives highest rating

A parade of financial consultants made their way to the podium at the Tuesday, July 23 meeting of the Farmersville City Council. Several financial matters were on the agenda including the annual audit report, staffing analysis of the police department and budget work...

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Cemetery association unveils beautification updates

Cemetery association unveils beautification updates

New soil and concrete at the entrances of the IOOF Cemetery are part of the beautification efforts completed over the summer. Courtesy Billie Goldstein The IOOF Farmersville Cemetery Association has been diligently working on beautification efforts for the historic...

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Loud and Clear

Loud and Clear

About 40 years ago, my dad gave me a radio. Not just any radio. It is what’s called a farm radio.  According to Texas Co-op Power Magazine, in 1936 just three out of 100 farms had electricity. By the mid-1940’s it was three out of 10. That still left most farm...

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Food pantry grows to meet area needs

Food pantry grows to meet area needs

Amazing Grace Food Pantry in Wylie now has a new parking lot with lights and 73 parking spaces, more than doubling the number of spaces. Amazing Grace Food Pantry in North Wylie recently celebrated the culmination of an ambitious five-year goal: the completion of a...

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The Garden of Eatin’

The Garden of Eatin’

The great thing about growing a lot of your own food is the ability to walk out the back door and pick it. It doesn’t get much fresher than that. If there’s a downside to growing a garden (we had seven garden areas this year), it’s that it seems that most of the...

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Heat exacerbates summer garden issues for Texans

Heat exacerbates summer garden issues for Texans

Mulch does double duty in a garden, preserving moisture while helping to keep weeds down. Courtesy Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Texas gardeners usually sing the same tune this time of year — the heat is oppressive, and moisture is in short supply. Some East Texas...

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Young man recognized for bravery

Young man recognized for bravery

Mayor Craig Overstreet presents Karter Dodson with a certificate proclaiming July 9, 2024, as “James Karter Dodson Day” in Farmersville in recognition for his bravery in saving the life of another swimmer at the Lakehaven subdivision pool last month. Farmersville City...

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