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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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Sheriff gives law enforcement update to Rotarians

Sheriff gives law enforcement update to Rotarians

Collin County Sheriff Skinner discusses jail expansion at a recent Farmersville Rotary meeting. Collin County is in the middle of a fight to the death over drugs and Sheriff Jim Skinner said he is not going to depend on the federal government to assist in that fight....

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School accountability grades still blocked

School accountability grades still blocked

An Austin judge has continued the court order blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools. Travis County Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle scheduled a trial in February on the suit filed by five independent...

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Local author launches second book

Local author launches second book

Amber Bynum celebrated the release of her second novel, “Never Till Now,” at 12 Stories Coffee in downtown Farmersville last month. Courtesy photo Indie author Amber Bynum never imagined that her love for small-town life and storytelling would lead to the creation of...

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Haunted happenings at historical home

Haunted happenings at historical home

New this year to the Farmersville Historical Society Candlelight Tour is the mock “live wake” of the youngest daughter, Margaret (Maggie), who tragically died at age 12. Courtesy photo For those brave enough to explore the eerie past of the Bain-Honaker House, the...

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Early voting begins soon

Early voting begins soon

Potential voters have until Monday, Oct. 7, to register to cast a ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election. Friday, Oct. 25, is the last day for registered voters to apply for a mail-in ballot. In-person early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Nov. 1....

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