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County returning to hand-marked paper ballots

County returning to hand-marked paper ballots

Starting with November’s general election, Collin County voters will be going back to the future. Collin County commissioners have agreed to return to hand-marked paper ballots except for voters with vision or mobility challenges. They would still be able to use...

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Juneteenth celebration Saturday in Wylie

Juneteenth celebration Saturday in Wylie

The Juneteenth Celebration, planned for Saturday, June 14, at Olde City Park in Wylie, includes a lengthy roster of musicians, dancers, food and retail vendors, kid fun activities and more.  A celebration of freedom, family and culture is at the heart of the 6th...

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Exotic cat rescue celebrates milestone

Exotic cat rescue celebrates milestone

Kylo Ren, a tiger born at In-Sync Exotics in 2018, enjoys playing with a colorful cardboard tube in his pool during the annual Birthday Bash last weekend. The facility is located on Skyview Drive in Wylie. Photo by Dave Smith for In-Sync Exotics After 25 years of...

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Bill focuses on school employees

Bill focuses on school employees

The Texas Legislature has passed Senate Bill 571 (SB 571), aimed at closing loopholes in the state’s educator misconduct system and preventing individuals with a history of wrongdoing from moving between schools. The measure, authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, now...

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Council seats filled through appointments, election

Council seats filled through appointments, election

The Farmersville City Council has welcomed three new members following recent appointments. Russ Chandler and Tonya Fox were appointed to Places 2 and 5, respectively, after running unopposed in the May 3, 2025, election. Additionally, Kristi Mondy was appointed to...

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Officer of the Year brings heart, humor to PD

Officer of the Year brings heart, humor to PD

Francisco Martinez was named the city’s Police Officer of the Year for 2025. He was introduced to the Farmersville Rotary Club at the Tuesday, May 27 meeting. It took Francisco Martinez virtually no time to make an indelible mark on the Farmersville Police Department....

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City marks milestone year for Audie Murphy Day

City marks milestone year for Audie Murphy Day

Veterans are encouraged to sign up for this year’s Audie Murphy Day parade at audiemurphyday.org. When Farmersville rolls out the red, white and blue for this year’s Audie Murphy Day, the celebration will be bigger—and more meaningful—than ever. Marking both the 80th...

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