Gordon Swartz forces a North Lamar to whiff on a tackle. Farmersville defeated North Lamar, 48-41, in a game that was called after the third quarter because of an electrical outage. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media PARIS — For three quarters Friday night, the...
Farmersville Police Blotter released
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has released the Farmersville Police Department and Princeton Police Department blotter for Aug. 16-22. Calls for security watches, citizen contacts, building checks, school resource officer checks, audible alarms, road hazards,...
New subdivision to move forward outside city
A new subdivision is in the works off of Highway 78 near Farmersville. Lakehaven Municipal Utility District (MUD) was purchased by TCCI Land Development Inc. in June. By Wyndi Veigel • News Editor • [email protected] For the full story see the Aug. 29 edition...
Night shift: keeping citizens safe while they sleep
As the sun starts to set, you can feel the energy change. Darkness is coming and that means more challenges for police officers. For the Farmersville Police Department, those on ‘deep nights,’ as the shift from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. is referred, tackle the same type of...
ISD sets budget, tax rate
Members of the Farmersville ISD school board unanimously voted to lower the tax rate and increase the upcoming school year’s budget. Trustees met in regular session Monday, Aug. 26 at the administration building. After a short discussion, they held a public hearing on...
Opinion: Parting is such sweet sorrow
When I walked into the doors of The Farmersville Times office 13 years ago, I had no idea what was in store. I was going to stay for a year, maybe two at the most. But something happened. I fell in love with the town and with the people in this small, quaint borough....
Varsity captures tourney title
The Lady Farmers plowed up more victories in predistrict volleyball. Things began with a four set win over visiting Edgewood. By David Jenkins • Sports Editor • [email protected] For the full story see the Aug. 22 edition or subscribe online.
Farmersville Police Blotter released
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has released the Farmersville Police Department blotter for Aug. 9-15. Calls for security watches, citizen contacts, building checks, school resource officer checks, audible alarms, road hazards, parking violations, agency assists,...
Home rule charter could be next step for city
The timeline of changing from a general law city a home rule form of government is being discussed by the Farmersville city council. The major difference between the two forms of government is a general law city gets its powers specifically through Texas statutes. In...