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ESD board preparing FY27 budget

ESD board preparing FY27 budget

Commissioners of Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1 are considering three possible tax rates to fund firefighting in the 75.5 square miles of unincorporated county land in the district.  During the board’s Tuesday, May 26, meeting, ESD Commissioner Linda...

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No challengers emerge as council filing ends

No challengers emerge as council filing ends

Farmersville was scheduled to hold its general election Saturday, May 2, 2026, to fill two City Council seats, but both races are uncontested following the close of the filing period on Friday, Feb. 13. Coleman Strickland filed for re-election to Seat 1, while...

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Adult LEGO fans build more than models

Adult LEGO fans build more than models

The DFW LEGO Users group (DFW LUG) set up at the Farmersville Heritage Museum in December for the fourth year in a row. Courtesy John Daugherty A building toy invented nearly a century ago remains relevant today, having grown up alongside its users. LEGO, best known...

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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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Mondy, Strickland file to retain seats

Mondy, Strickland file to retain seats

Kristi Mondy and Coleman Strickland have filed for Place 3 and Place 1, respectively. on the Farmersville City Council.  Mondy was appointed to fill Place 3 in June 2025 and Strickland was elected to Place 1 in May 2023. If there is a contested race, voters will...

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PIT count finds increase in homelessness

PIT count finds increase in homelessness

An outreach team gathers before heading out to conduct the annual Point-in-Time homeless count in Wylie. From left; Taylor Hutchinson, Jace Wiley, Bill Roberts and Jon Bailey.  Courtesy Jon Bailey An annual count aimed at measuring homelessness in Wylie and...

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