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Shirley powers Farmers to win

Shirley powers Farmers to win

Farmersville’s Will Shirley struck out eight and allowed two hits and zero earned runs in a 14-1 win over Wills Point on March 11. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville pitcher Will Shirley struck out eight over...

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Home Run!

Home Run!

Jarren McTee laughs as he rounds the bases for the opening of the Jarren’s Day softball tournament at the Spain Complex. He is cheered on by the crowd, his cousin Randi Fetty and mom Jenger McTee along with other family members. The weekend contains a softball...

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McTee fundraising softball tourney set for this weekend

Entertainment and community support for Jarren McTee will abound this weekend as the 10th annual softball tournament takes place. Jarren, 9, was diagnosed at birth with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) after being deprived of oxygen during a traumatic delivery at...

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Fireworks on tap in Josephine this Saturday

Looking for an early start to the July 4 holiday? The 11th annual Fireworks in the Park celebration in Josephine is scheduled for this Saturday night. Activities includes a car show for the seventh year. Activities get underway at 3 p.m. at the Josephine Fire Station...

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IACC cemetery plat approved

IACC cemetery plat approved

The Islamic Association of Collin County got approval of its preliminary plat for the cemetery located outside Farmersville. Farmersville’s Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, June 19 to review the plat and it was unanimously approved by the board members....

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Fletcher gets 40 years for sexual assault of a child

Fletcher gets 40 years for sexual assault of a child

Henry Fletcher, 81, of Farmersville, was recently sentenced to 40 years in prison for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Disabled Child. “Special needs children are the most vulnerable members of our community and anyone that harms them will be vigorously prosecuted,”...

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A show of honor

A show of honor

Honor, respect tinged with a bit of sadness was on display for the 18th annual Audie Murphy Day festivities. Held Saturday, June 17, Audie Murphy Day kicked off with a breakfast and time for veterans to share memories and conversation at the First Baptist Church of...

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A magical tale

A magical tale

Summer Reading Club participants play a game of ‘Princess says’ at the club meeting Thursday, June 15. The special meeting was held courtesy of Medieval Times. Kids got free tickets to Medieval Times, read stories about dragons, played games, received prizes and took...

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