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The city of Farmersville will hold its general election Saturday, May 2, 2026, to fill two City Council seats. Voters will elect representatives for City Council Place 1, currently held by Coleman Strickland, and City Council Place 3, currently held by Kristi Mondy....
Farmersville resident and former Irving Fire Department Lt. Benjee Cox, was the featured speaker at the Saturday, Dec. 14, Wreaths Across America event at the IOOF Cemetery. Communities united across the country last week in reflection, gratitude and respect for those...
Sue Halliday, Meals on Wheels volunteer coordinator for Wylie, picks up meals for delivery up meals to deliver each week at the Wylie United Methodist Church dropoff point. Meals on Wheels Collin County (MOWCC) is ramping up its call for volunteers as winter...
Collin County is the second-most-expensive county in Texas for household bills. Collin County residents pay 30% of their household income on bills, making Collin County the second-most-expensive county in Texas for household bills. That’s according to a new study of...
Texas school districts may now choose reading and English language lessons linked to the Bible. By an 8-7 vote Friday, Nov. 22, the State Board of Education (SBOE) approved the optional Bluebonnet Learning curriculum drafted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for...
Sports
Farmersville senior linebacker Cade Ellis racked up 135 tackles as a junior last season. Photo by Dfresh Productions By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville senior linebacker Cade Ellis has always played with the mindset of carrying a chip on his...
Following a productive 2021 spring season, the Farmersville softball team were rewarded for their strong play in the field, as several players earned all-district honors. Despite a shortened offseason, the Lady Farmers were able to accomplish most of their goals...
Multi-sport athletes contribute to the success of high school athletic programs throughout the country, especially at smaller schools such as Farmersville. Throughout the 2020-21 athletic calendar, much of Farmersville’s success can be attributed to their...
Watch some of the top tennis players in the country face off at the 2021 National Junior College Athletic Association Men’s National Championships, May 17-21 at Collin College’s Plano Campus. Admission is free and the tournament encourages spectators. Tournament...
Community High School senior Brenna Bottoms had an opportunity to close out the season in glory, competing for a state title in the girls high jump at the 4A state track and field championships May 6. Battling against eight of the best high jumpers in the state,...
Education
Farmersville High School students from several organizations and clubs were recognized at the Feb. 26 school board meeting. Groups recognized included FHS Cheer, Band, Robotics, and FFA. FHS Cheer received a third place ribbon at UIL competition and also finished...
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Life & Style
Pictures of trash on beaches, a whale found with a belly full of garbage and turtles with plastic straws up their nose are no laughing matter. They are all just a tiny snapshot of reality today. The impact of the world’s overuse of plastic is causing havoc on the...
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Opinion
Columnist John Moore’s sister took first place at the county fair with a photo she snapped on a Colorado train trip. Photo courtesy John Moore The photo was taken quickly with little thought of its future impact. It was just one on the 36-count roll of Kodak color...
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