The Collin County Commissioners Court has appointed five commissioners for Emergency Services District #1 (ESD-1) to oversee fire protection for rural county residents. The district was formed after being approved by 72% of eligible voters in the Nov. 4, 2025, general...
The 2017 Fall Sports Preview including football, band, cheerleading, Farmerettes, cross country and volleyball is inside this week’s edition of The Farmersville Times. Get one for your collection today or click here to view the e-Edition.
George Smith, leader of the Bugtussle Car Trek, guides a group of classic car participants into the downtown square Saturday, Aug. 26. Despite rain, there were more than 40 cars gathered in the square allowing local car enthusiasts the opportunity to admire the...
Multiple agencies were called to Gantt Street in Princeton around 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 for a fully involved structure fire. Princeton, Melissa, Lowry Crossing, Branch, McKinney and Farmersville firefighters arrived on scene to fight the blaze however the...
The 85th Texas Legislature closed a special session last week after passing 10 of 20 items on an agenda set by Gov. Greg Abbott, and the governor has not ruled out calling a second 30-day special session. State senators gave their approval in short order to 18 of the...
A suspicious activity call ultimately ended in a drug arrest by the Farmersville Police Department. Kelly Gattis, 46, was arrested on possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1 (methamphetamine) more than 4 grams, less than 200 grams, a Second Degree...
Students within FISD returned to school Wednesday, Aug. 16 and made new friends with teachers, students and administration. For more first day of school photos see the August 24 edition or subscribe online.
Deanna Cleaveland and her aunt Mary Pryor, 93, watch the solar eclipse together Monday, Aug. 21 at a family ‘watch party.’ Cleveland, who is visiting from University Place, Washington, brought the glasses from the Tacoma Astronomical Society. The family had three...
Farmersville volleyball competed in a whole slew of non-district matches. The Lady Farmers repeated as champions of the North Hopkins Tournament, after besting Cumby in two sets within the gold bracket. Other bracket wins came over Community and North Hopkins in two...
