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A little help for our friends

A little help for our friends

Codes of Compassion starts Friday with new focus When the city came up with the idea to take on exterior clean-up projects in the summer of 2020, the focus was to take on one home at a time. The idea, proposed by councilman and Rotarian Terry Williams, was to enlist...

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Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Protect your child from becoming a victim The internet is a wealth of in­formation, but it is also a place where danger is just one click away. Today, most teens – and now many children - have access to a smartphone or a computer, however, many parents are un­aware of...

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Taxes due Jan. 31

Taxes due Jan. 31

In order to avoid penalties and interest, property owners are reminded that the deadline for remitting property taxes to the Collin County Tax Office is Friday, Jan. 31. Tax statements were mailed to property owners in October from the county tax office on behalf of...

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‘Diggin’ on the farm’ in Farmersville

‘Diggin’ on the farm’ in Farmersville

 Aaron DeStefano seeks to find history, to preserve it and to keep it thriving for future generations to enjoy as much as he does. Where does he find it? Under his feet. It’s underground, buried wherever his metal detector tells him it is. DeStefano belongs to a...

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Livestock show opens Jan. 5

Livestock show opens Jan. 5

 Pigs, cattle, sheep and goats parade around the show ring next week for judging in the 2020 Collin County Junior Livestock Show and Sale. The event, featuring livestock entries from FFA and 4-H mem­bers throughout the county, is set for the week of Jan. 5-11 at...

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Futbol’s back

Futbol’s back

Team returns for second season under new coach A second season of boys and girls soccer is right around the corner. For the first time in school history, they’ll be part of a dis­trict and challenging for a spot in the playoffs. Leading them will be new head coach...

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New projects approved for New Year

New projects approved for New Year

 Get ready for some disruption along Hamilton Street, although Farmersville City Manager Ben White hopes to keep it to a bare minimum over the span of six to eight months. City council voted Dec. 10 to accept a bid from Vessels Con­struction Co. of $1,083,874.18...

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Family Feast

Family Feast

Gwen Snyder wants the com­munity to join her for dinner. Snyder, along with husband Mike and many community elves, is preparing to host the second annual Family Feast welcoming any Farmersville citizen that wants to join them. The feast will be provided at the...

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Secret Santa has a message for citizens

Secret Santa has a message for citizens

One special secret Santa in Farmersville knows that Christmas isn’t always merry and bright for some people. In fact, for three years in a row now this special person has blessed selected residents with an unexpected gift. For the full story, see the Dec. 19 issue or...

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