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Deep freeze grips Collin County

Deep freeze grips Collin County

Andi Clay, Avery Clay and Ashley Evans ride Rosie, Bo and Sparky during last weekend’s winter weather event. Icy conditions and freezing temperatures closed many businesses, along with city offices and schools, but some residents still found time to enjoy the snow....

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Limited access roadway topic of heated debate

Limited access roadway topic of heated debate

Limited access roadways were again the topic of discussion at last week’s city council meeting. A disagreement about the meaning of a resolution passed by the former city council created friction between Mayor Diane Piwko and Councilmember Leaca Caspari. Council was...

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Farmersville FD assists with large grass fire

Farmersville FD assists with large grass fire

Farmersville Fire Department helped to save several neighborhoods near Lake Lavon along with seven other departments when a large grass fire occurred Sunday, Jan. 29. Around 11:30 a.m., area fire departments received a page for a large grass fire on CR 901 outside...

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The Rhythm of Life: loving music

The Rhythm of Life: loving music

To meet Kenny Decker is to know a kind-hearted and quiet man, one who seems jovial and at peace most of the time. Of course, he’s never happier than when he’s spending time with his lovely and artistic wife, his three daughters, or his seven grandchildren, who are...

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Fatality accident snarls traffic for hours on 380

Fatality accident snarls traffic for hours on 380

A single-vehicle fatality accident caused a traffic conundrum Saturday, Jan 21 on the lake bridge between Farmersville and Princeton. According to information released by DPS Public Information Officer Lonny Haschel, the victim has been identified as Jerry Klutts, 72,...

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Crime rate down in town

Crime rate down in town

Good news is being spread for Farmersville citizens as the 2016 Crime Stats report shows that crime is down within the city. “We saw small reductions in almost all Tier 1 crimes,” Police Chief Michael Sullivan said. Tier 1 crimes include crimes of a more serious...

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Cost of ‘Home Sweet Home’ higher than state average

With the cost of living throughout Collin County higher that the U.S. average, securing a home, especially for those renting, is not for the faint of heart. Throughout the county, there are limited quantities of rental properties and those owning them can place a high...

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