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Honor Flight No. 63 Army veterans gather at the National Museum of the United States Army Saturday, Sept. 12. The two-day Honor Flight DFW trip brought 45 veterans from multiple branches of the military to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials and other sites honoring...
Collin County officials reviewed proposed development regulation changes, law enforcement compensation and staffing trends, and retirement plan performance during the Monday, Aug. 3 Commissioners Court meeting. The court received an update from the county Engineering...
Flock Safety automated license plate reader. Bob Wieland/The Farmersville Times The Farmersville Police Department is seeking additional funding to expand its network of Flock public safety cameras, a request that prompted discussion among Farmersville Economic...
Residents of Farmersville can expect the city’s annual property tax rate and budget process to move into its final stages this month as city officials prepare to review and consider the proposed tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Several required steps in the...
Farmersville City Council voted Monday to postpone action on a proposed zoning amendment for convenience stores with fueling stations, while also beginning discussions on the city’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget and potential property tax rate ahead of budget adoption....
Sports
Farmersville sophomore Caroline Lindsey, pictured in previous action, helped lead the Lady Farmers to a 3-2 win over Leonard on Sept. 1. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville (20-9), ranked No. 24 in last week’s Texas...
Tariah Brown, right, defends against Syndey Starks during a one-on-one drill at the Farmersville High School youth girls basketball camp on Tuesday, June 9 at Farmersville Arena. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] First-year...
Farmersville football players run during a drill in the strength and conditioning program on June 2. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Participation in the Farmersville summer strength and conditioning and football skills...
Farmersville alum Conner Bakken became the first boys powerlifting from his school to win a state title in his sport. Bakken won first place in the THSPA Class 4A state meet in the 123-pound division. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Farmersville senior Gordon Swartz was a two-way standout for the Farmers football team. He tackles a Wills Point ball carrier during a 48-0 victory for Farmersville on Sept. 19. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville...
Education
Returning student registration for the 2026-27 school year in Farmersville ISD will open in July as the district prepares to transition to a new student information system. District officials announced that parents and guardians of returning students will receive...
Meet the Farmersville High FFA officers at Howdy Night. From left, Paxstyn Adams, Carson Dillard, Brady Johnson, Presley McIver, Addison Horton, Piper Long, Addison Adams and Garrett Williams. Courtesy photo The Farmersville FFA chapter is rolling out the welcome mat...
With property values climbing and debt obligations in focus, Farmersville ISD will soon decide how much residents will pay in school taxes for the coming year. The district will host a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at Farmersville High School, 499 State Highway...
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Farmersville junior Amare Warren, left, runs against sophomore Jaxson Ward during practice Monday, Aug. 4. The Farmers come into the season seeking to build off their first playoff win since 2016. Students in Farmersville ISD will return to class Thursday, Aug. 7,...
Life & Style
Are you tired of the heat and ready to abandon the concrete jungle for a few days with your family? Fill up your car, pack up your kids and check out some of the great state and national parks located in Arkansas. The state’s natural beauty and its history are a...
Take an excursion aboard one of the many holiday trains with the kids or grandkids this season. Whether you’re young, old or somewhere in between and craving a memorable Christmas experience that doesn’t involve hours in the car searching for lights, gather your loved...
Delicious soup perfect for the season Cooler weather arrives just as prime entertaining season heats up. Those who will be hosting gatherings soon can expand their recipe repertoire to feed guests and keep them satisfied. Borrowing some flavors from the season can...
Excelsior House Hotel in Jefferson, Texas, Courtesy Excelsior Hotel Do you have a penchant for the peculiar and perhaps haunted happenings? If so, plan a special trip this fall and visit some spooky hotels in Texas towns to get you in the Halloween spirit. Let’s...
Spooky Spiderweb Ingredients • 1/4 cup butter • 8 cups mini marshmallows, divided • 1 tbsp vanilla extract 9 cups popcorn, divided ...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore rarely went out to eat when he was young. But when he did, he had a pretty good idea where his family was going to dine. Photo: Moore Family Photos By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com “Are we going out to eat?” was not a phrase my...
My grandfather was a blacksmith. To supply his shop with the metal, wood, and other materials he needed to operate, he attended auctions. Auctions that sold all types of items. Since his shop was located in Ashdown, Arkansas, that gave him close proximity to the...
Columnist John Moore knows how to make Southern Sweet Tea, and he's offering the recipe. Courtesy John Moore The thing you discover about beverages when you travel beyond the Mason Dixon is that most folks outside of Southern civilization do not know how to properly...
Columnist John Moore learned to ride a bicycle from his dad. The two are pictured here in a photo from 1968. Courtesy Sarah Ward Bell-bottom jeans and bicycle chains are not friends. I share this bit of 1960s essential information for those who are participating in...
Columnist John Moore knows the Southern search words to buy things online now that the Thrifty Nickel is gone. Courtesy John Moore/Facebook The South used to rely on the Thrifty Nickel as our garage sale newspaper, but like many things these days,...
