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Courtesy Avelo Airlines, Boeing NG 737-800 Even as construction continues on McKinney National Airport’s new passenger terminal, Avelo Airlines has announced it will begin service on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Known since its start in the 1970s as general aviation airport...
Farmersville High School’s Class of 2026 top two; Isabella Yanez, valedictorian, and Sophia Henderson, salutatorian, will speak at the Tuesday, May 19 graduation ceremony at CUTx event center in Allen. John Kanelis/The Farmersville Times Isabella Yanez and Sophia...
Men in Purple, from left to right, Mason Day, Addison Adams, Walker Liebert, Liam McLaughlin, Travis Lombard and Gavin Dillon, wearing their signature suits. Courtesy photo A team of student engineers from Farmersville High School recently tested their skills against...
In Farmersville, property owners who disagree with their appraised value have a limited window each spring to file a formal protest. The process is administered by the Collin Central Appraisal District and follows a timeline set by the Texas Property...
Assistant Police Chief Frank Gonzalez, along with Lt. William Redding, presents the mayor and City Council members with commemorative badges in recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Mark Saldaña/The Farmersville Times The Farmersville City Council took a...
Sports
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...
The Farmersville boys powerlifting team placed second at a meet in Commerce. Photo courtesy Christopher Anderson By David Wolman [email protected] The Farmersville powerlifting team recently began its second, with much success. Farmersville’s boys placed second...
Farmersville senior point guard Alexia Hernandez has helped lead the Lady Farmers basketball team to a 15-6 record. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] For a moment, Alexia Hernandez thought her world had come crashing down. But...
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...
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...
Collin College’s Farmersville Campus will host its highly anticipated annual Movie Night on the Lawn on Saturday, March 29. The event is free and open to the public, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the movie beginning promptly at 8 p.m. This...
Collin College has begun open registration for Maymester and Summer 2025 courses, offering flexible scheduling options for students. Registration began March 3 and will continue through the start of each term. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor...
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports 94.35% of Texas kindergarteners were vaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella as of the 2023-24 school year, with 93.31% of Collin County kids having received the vaccines. As of Monday, March 3, the...
Farmersville ISD will not hold an election on May 3 due to a lack of contested races. The four incumbents with expiring terms—Places 1, 2, 3, and 4—each filed for re-election and had no challengers. For more on this story see the February 27, 2025 print, or digital...
Life & Style
Getty Images 4 creative alternatives to decorating eggs this Easter While decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back centuries, the high cost of eggs may make it more difficult for some families this year. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find...
(Family Features - Source:Culinary.net) Sweet, delicious treats make Easter celebrations magical, putting the final touch on brunch, lunch or dinner gatherings. Whether your crowd enjoys the sweet-tart combination of fruit-infused cakes, mini bundts with personalized...
Zion National Park, Danika Perkinson/Unsplash As the days grow longer and the school year winds down, families everywhere begin to anticipate the joys of summer vacation. Planning ahead can mean the difference between a rushed, last-minute trip and a thoughtfully...
Container plants and raised garden beds are a great introduction to gardening for all ages. Location, soil, research and planning are essential. Gardening is a popular hobby all over the world, offering people a chance to connect with nature, enjoy fresh produce, and...
Outdoor living has evolved far beyond a few patio chairs and a grill—homeowners are transforming their backyards into stylish, functional extensions of their indoor spaces. Whether you’re looking to create a serene escape or a lively entertainment hub, spring is the...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore picks blackberries each spring. Something he’s done for a very long time. Photo: John Moore There wasn’t anything accidental about blackberry season in our family. When harvest time came, dad had the harvest trip mapped out long before the berries...
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...
Columnist John Moore loves grits. Real grits, that is. Photo John Moore Folks who aren’t from the South invariably aren’t familiar with grits. When they come for a visit, they often twist their eyebrows into a John Belushi-type look after they spot them on their...
Columnist John Moore is on a mission to save old timepieces. He needs your help. Photo: John Moore My friend runs a precious metals shop, selling mostly gold and silver. I was there to discuss those very things when a pocket watch caught my eye. An Elgin. My buddy...
