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City endorses county ESD creation

City endorses county ESD creation

The Farmersville City Council unanimously approved a resolution in support of Collin County forming an emergency services district (ESD) to provide fire and emergency services to residents in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The ultimate decision on...

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The $500 egg: backyard hens slow to pay off

The $500 egg: backyard hens slow to pay off

Although backyard chickens have no problem eating off the ground, feed bowls make it easier to measure out portions. Millie a black-and-white Barred Plymouth Rock, noshes with Shadow, a Black Australorp, and Buffy, a Buff Orpington. Bob Wieland/The Farmersville Times...

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Goal setting key to improving any organization

Goal setting key to improving any organization

Organizations dedicated to service often begin by setting goals, typically ones that are attainable but not necessarily easy to achieve. Rotary clubs are no exception to this time-honored principle. The Farmersville Rotary Club, led this year by President Robin...

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Building homes, strengthening communities

Building homes, strengthening communities

In Princeton, Habitat has built two of five planned homes on land donated by the school district on Harrelson Court. During construction, high school students from the PISD Construction Trades program participated hands-on. Courtesy photo Last year, seven Collin...

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McKinney Airport expansion continues

McKinney Airport expansion continues

Work is expected to begin this spring on a $72 million expansion of McKinney National Airport allowing commercial passenger service by late next year. “We continue to work toward a May 2025 groundbreaking,” Ken Carley, the airport director, said Friday, March 7. The...

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Final scores from March 7-11

Final scores from March 7-11

Farmersville senior Bella Holland (9) is mobbed by her teammates after she hit a home run during last Friday's District 13-4A softball game against Quinlan Ford. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media From Staff Reports The following are final scores for Farmersville...

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