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Clark named FPD officer of the year

Clark named FPD officer of the year

Chris Clark, center, is recognized as the Farmersville Police Department’s 2025 Officer of the Year alongside Police Chief Marsha Phillips, left, and Rotary President Kyle Bellue. John Kanelis/The Farmersville Times Chris Clark, a member of the Farmersville Police...

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Fire destroys home, possessions

Fire destroys home, possessions

A family lost their homes, a camper and a shed, and all of their possessions after a structure fire occurred Saturday, Jan. 19 on CR 558 outside Farmersville. According to Fire Chief Kim Morris, three individuals lived in the camper and one person lived in the shed....

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Foy takes lead as chamber president

Foy takes lead as chamber president

As the Farmersville Chamber of Commerce moves into its 100th year, Jim Foy is taking the helm as president. In 1919, a group of almost 100 Farmersville businessmen formed the local Chamber of Commerce. A news report of that meeting describes their discussions of...

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Students competed well at county ag show

Students competed well at county ag show

Students from Farmersville FFA recently participated in the Collin County Junior Livestock Show and 26 of their entries made sale. The show was held at Myers Park in McKinney Jan. 7 – Jan. 12. Students results are listed below. Swine entries Isabella Lopez Reserve...

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Valentines for Veterans being sought

Valentines for Veterans being sought

Valentines for Veterans is now underway throughout Collin County. The week of February 14 is recognized as National Salute to Veteran Patients week and provides Americans the opportunity to honor and thank veterans across the country. Specifically, the program aims to...

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Tournament play ends at Gainesville

Tournament play ends at Gainesville

Lady Farmer soccer wrapped up tournament action away from home. They went 2-1 in the Big Red Classic at Leopard Stadium in Gainesville. “Our girls have gained quite a bit of experience in these last three weeks during tournament play,” Farmersville head coach Kevyn...

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Opinion: Average small business owner is over 50

Opinion: Average small business owner is over 50

Is it really the millennials who are leading the way when it comes to start up companies? “The truth is that older Americans are in the vanguard of America’s small businesses. A study conducted by the information services company, Experian, puts the average age of...

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Over 100 housing permits pulled

Over 100 housing permits pulled

With a new year come new homes in Farmersville including an influx of permits that have been pulled for the Camden Park subdivision. Located off of County Road 611 near the Collin College property, the new subdivision has pulled 120 permits for housing including 80 to...

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Citizens Police Academy now accepting applications

Citizens Police Academy now accepting applications

Those wanting a glimpse into the world of policing need not look much further as the Farmersville Police Department offers its fourth Citizens Police Academy class. The department is now seeking applicants for the class, which begins Thursday, March 7. Classes are...

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