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Retiring founding trustee Robert “Bob” Collins poses with his grandson Owen Collins, wife Claude Ann and Rep. Jeff Leach. Courtesy Collin College After helping guide Collin College from a fledgling institution offering classes in area high schools to a system...
Commissioners of Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1 have held their second meeting as they prepare to oversee fire protection for county residents who live in rural areas outside of city limits. Meeting Monday, March 30, at the county’s Jack Hatchell...
Residents are invited to lace up their shoes, grab their bikes and head outdoors as Farmersville prepares to host National Celebrate Trails Day on Saturday, April 25, at the Chaparral Trail. Activities will begin at 9 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the...
Eli, Sabba and their sister Sky relax in an enclosure at their new home after traveling from Amarillo to Wylie last week. The siblings, along with another lion, three tigers and 10 lemurs, are among the newest arrivals at In-Sync Exotics. Courtesy Lon Ricker for...
See more, spend less with these road-ready travel ideas By Carrie Dunlea Summer travel is shaping up to be more expensive than ever, and for many Americans, that means rethinking long-haul flights and overseas adventures. Rising airfare and overall travel costs have...
Sports
Farmersville senior Levi McAbee makes a diving catch during a recent home game against Community. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] For the past five years, Farmersville senior Mason Day has been competing in robotics. One...
Farmersville’s Daniel Mendoza attempts to kick the ball around two Gainesville defenders last Saturday. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] When the Farmersville boys soccer team made the playoffs last season for the first...
Farmersville junior Devin Swain Jr. (4) will look to help lead the Farmers basketball team to another win Thursday night against Caddo Mills. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Because of cold temperatures and a winter storm...
Farmersville junior Amare Warren (22) had the game-clinching block in a 59-57 overtime win over Sunnyvale on Saturday. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] With the final 10 seconds evaporating off the game clock and...
Avery Davis (7) and the Farmersville girls soccer team is in search of its first playoff berth in program history. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Last season’s run to the brink of the first playoff appearance in program...
Education
Liam McLaughlin, Aleksei Kolosov, Jesse Copeland, Levi Broach and Aaron Olvera, were recognized at Monday’s board of trustees meeting. The team recently earned first- and second-place finishes at the state tournament. Not pictured: Addison Adams, Mason Day, Walker...
After 19 months of court challenges by several districts, the Texas Education Agency has released school accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year. The 2023-24 rankings are still blocked pending the resolution of a second lawsuit. No scores were released for...
Two candidates for the Collin College Board of Trustees have filed 30-day preelection campaign finance reports ahead of the upcoming Saturday, May 3, election, detailing their fundraising and expenditures in compliance with state law. The reports were filed by Place 4...
Staci Weaver, a private school superintendent, said would like to contribute her skills, experience and dedication to ensuring Collin College continues to be a leader in higher education. The candidate for Place 4 on the Board of Trustees holds a bachelor’s degree in...
Farmersville ISD Assistant Superintendent Micah Taylor presented a final draft of the 2025-26 school calendar to board members at the regular monthly meeting Monday, March 31. After a detailed explanation, trustees unanimously approved the calendar, which will be...
Life & Style
More than 10 years ago, a mere five words frightened desk jockeys everywhere: “sitting is the new smoking.” Still, many people across the U.S. are walking less than they used to. Long days spent sitting can take a toll over time, negatively impacting bodies and minds....
In the past decade, backyards have evolved from simple spaces with patios or decks into extensions of our homes—versatile, tranquil sanctuaries designed for rest and renewal. Whether you're looking to boost your home's value or simply carve out a personal oasis,...
Everyone needs a break now and then. Time off helps us recharge, gain perspective, and reconnect with ourselves and the people we care about. But instead of letting vacation days slip away unused—or spending them on trips that leave you needing a vacation from your...
Cinco de Mayo is a relatively insignificant holiday on the Mexican calendar. However, among Americans, Cinco de Mayo has become an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture and cuisine. Each year on May 5, many Cinco de Mayo celebrants toast with their favorite...
Spring often marks the season of love and fresh starts, making it a natural time for couples to celebrate wedding anniversaries. For those who have weathered decades together—perhaps 25 years or more—finding ways to make the occasion feel special and meaningful can...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore grew up eating at cafeterias. Today, if he wants those dishes, he has to make them himself. Photo: John Moore Luby’s. Bryce’s. Wyatt’s. Piccadilly. All cafeterias. Many gone. If you grew up in the South in the 50s, 60s, or 70s, odds are you had a...
Columnist John Moore learned early what his mom meant when she spoke. He's pictured with his mother in 1963. Courtesy John Moore Being a kid in the South required being able to speak Mom. For example: “We’re you raised in a barn?” didn’t actually mean, “We’re you...
Columnist John Moore grew up in Little River County, Arkansas. Where they still say, “y’all.” Courtesy John Moore According to Merriam-Webster, a colloquialism is “a local or regional dialect expression.” Another definition? Language that’s “unacceptably informal.”...
Columnist John Moore recently pulled over to buy fruit from a roadside stand. It reminded him of home. Courtesy John Moore There’s a rhythm to the seasons that you can feel in your bones when you grow up in a place like southwest Arkansas. Long before supermarkets...
Columnist John Moore doesn’t recall ever seeing gloves in a glove box. Courtesy John Moore English is a language full of leftovers. It’s like the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Filled with things we just can’t seem to toss out. The difference of course is that at...
