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Primary election voting begins Feb. 17

Primary election voting begins Feb. 17

Polling places across Texas open Tuesday, Feb. 17, for early voting in the Republican and Democratic party primaries. Early voting ends Friday, Feb. 27, and Election Day is Tuesday, March 3. If needed, runoffs will be held Tuesday, May 26. Winners in the primaries...

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County calls $683M bond election

County calls $683M bond election

Collin County Commissioners Court on Monday, Aug. 14, voted to call an election set for Nov. 7 on a comprehensive $683 million bond issue that seeks to address several issues within the county. Commissioners, at their previous regular meeting Monday, Aug. 7, approved...

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New law mandates school security

New law mandates school security

Many school districts were scrambling to comply with a new state law requiring at least one security officer with a gun at every campus during regular school hours. The measure was a direct response to the worst school massacre in Texas history, the May 2022 fatal...

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Chamber to host Casino Night fundraiser

Chamber to host Casino Night fundraiser

All bets are on that this year’s Casino Night will be a fun event for chamber members. The Farmersville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Casino Night fundraiser from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 12 at The Hidden Jewel in Blue Ridge. By Norishka Pachot To...

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Church to host Back-to-School event

Church to host Back-to-School event

First United Methodist Church of Farmersville is helping students get back into school mode with its second annual Back-to-School Bash before classes begin. The event will distribute over 100 backpacks and school supplies. In addition, there will be free haircuts and...

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TWC reports record jobs

TWC reports record jobs

The difference between “best” and “worst” depends on your perspective. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) reported the state broke three records in June for number of jobs, number employed and the size of the state’s civilian labor force. To Login to read the full...

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