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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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Measles reported in Collin County

Measles reported in Collin County

Measles cases have been reported closer to home following positive tests for a student in Lucas and a person who visited three retail outlets in Plano earlier this month. The cases are not believed related to each other and officials have not determined a link to the...

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Sales tax holiday April 26-28

Sales tax holiday April 26-28

As severe weather season nears, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding residents that they can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies without paying sales tax during the state’s annual tax holiday, scheduled for April 26-28. The sales tax exemption begins...

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REAL ID deadline is May 7

REAL ID deadline is May 7

Beginning May 7, every air traveler 18 years or older will be required to present a REAL ID compliant license or another acceptable form of identification to fly within the U.S. or access certain federal facilities, according to the Department of Homeland Security...

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Collin County property tax appraisals mailed

Collin County property tax appraisals mailed

Collin County property values will take center stage as property owners will soon see how much the county thinks their property is worth. Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD) has been busy collecting and entering information in preparation to generate appraisal...

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City gears up for annual Celebrate Trails Day

City gears up for annual Celebrate Trails Day

Celebrate Trails Day Saturday, April 26, at the Chaparral Trail Head. A group bike ride, open to all ages, is scheduled to leave the Onion Shed at approximately 9:30 a.m. Community members are invited to hit the trail and celebrate the outdoors during the annual...

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Potential emergency services district outlined

Potential emergency services district outlined

Commissioner Darrell Hale, center, speaks to residents who live within the ETJ about the formation of an emergency services district at a meeting Monday, April 14 at the fire station. A panel of four leaders responded to questions about the formation of an emergency...

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