State Fair of Texas 2023 SFOT
Wyndi Veigel
Take the fall

Take the fall

One of my most vivid memories of fall happened during junior high. I was standing in the end zone prior to the start of a game. I could barely feel my fingers and toes. It was October, but it was unusually cold (Al Gore had yet to invent global warming). My shoulder...

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Farmersville Police Blotter released

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,...

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Night shift: keeping citizens safe while they sleep

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...

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ISD sets budget, tax rate

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...

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Opinion: Parting is such sweet sorrow

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....

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Varsity captures tourney title

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.

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Farmersville Police Blotter released

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,...

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Home rule charter could be next step for city

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...

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