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Rural residents to vote on emergency services

Rural residents to vote on emergency services

Collin County residents who don’t live in cities will decide Nov. 4 whether their property should be taxed to pay for an emergency services district (ESD). The Collin County Commissioners Court agreed in July to place a petition request on the general election ballot....

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Farmersville beats Dallas Carter for Bi-District

Farmersville beats Dallas Carter for Bi-District

Farmersville Lady Pirates celebrate as Bi-District Champions Monday night. Updated Nov. 2, 2023; 4:30 p.m. The Lady Farmers were again in a familiar spot Monday, the playoffs. After finishing in second place in District 14-4A, Farmersville (35-5, 10-2) hosted Dallas...

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‘Tis the season to support Angel Tree program

‘Tis the season to support Angel Tree program

A nonprofit alliance in town is lending a helping hand to Santa for the upcoming holiday season. The Angel Tree program is a part of the Farmersville Outreach Alliance (FOA). The program’s purpose is to provide basic needs for children for Christmas each season. By...

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Local historian awarded for service

Local historian awarded for service

Farmersville resident Linda Hess has made her mark on Collin County by documenting its history for over two decades. Hess’ dedication as a Collin County Historical Commission (CCHC) member and volunteer earned her a Yellow Rose of Texas award last month, the highest...

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District unveils new multipurpose facility

District unveils new multipurpose facility

Farmersville ISD unveiled its long-awaited crown jewel with a community Pep Rally last week. The district’s new 38,840 square foot multipurpose facility at Farmersville High School was officially revealed to the public Wednesday, Oct. 18. For more on this story see...

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Farmers get OT homecoming win, 27-21

Farmers get OT homecoming win, 27-21

Kaden Johnson (7) plows through the Krum defense to score the Farmers' first touchdown. Photo by Victor Tapia Like last week it took Farmersville some time to develop a rhythm on offense, but they got a different result, a win. The Farmers gave up a Krum score late in...

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The bread winner

The bread winner

We called it light bread. Others called it white bread. Regardless of what it was called, in my hometown of Ashdown, Arkansas and most of the rest of the South it was the foundation of the Southern food pyramid. And it was found aplenty at our home on Beech Street....

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Texas attorney general strikes back

Texas attorney general strikes back

The other shoe has dropped as Attorney General Ken Paxton has endorsed challengers to Republican Collin County representatives who supported his impeachment. The GOP primaries will be held March 5 and opponents have now filed against House members Candy Noble of...

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