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The rusted water tower is one of the last visible reminders of the Princeton POW Camp, which briefly housed German prisoners of war during World War II. The Stories Collin County Forgot to Notice Every time I drive through Princeton, I pass the same brown sign. You...
From immersive dining to wellness at sea and elevated entertainment, cruise vacations are becoming some of the most experience-rich trips travelers can take. “Our industry has long been known for innovation, but what’s most compelling now is how that scale is being...
Public invited to ceremony honoring Revolutionary War lineage A grave marker dedication ceremony recognizing a descendant of a Daughters of the American Revolution patriot is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Fitzhugh Cemetery in Lucas. The ceremony will...
By Mark Saldañ[email protected] A discussion about vacant downtown buildings expanded into a broader debate over economic strategy, city policy and spending priorities during Monday night’s Farmersville City Council meeting. Several residents and property...
By John [email protected] Collin County commissioners on Monday approved a proposal to upgrade the county road improvement plan, using a hot mix formula that public works officials say will extend the lifespan of county road work. The vote to upgrade the...
Sports
Farmersville sophomore first baseman Will Shirley has been chosen to the District 13-4A first team for baseball. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Farmersville baseball team showed a lot of resolve this season, using a...
Farmersville junior Devin Swain Jr. dunks during the second half against Dallas HSAA on Monday, Jan. 5. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville head boys basketball coach Kingsley Akinwole couldn’t remember a time...
Farmersville junior outside hitter was named to the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A all-state honorable mention team on Saturday, Jan. 3. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville junior outside hitter...
The Farmersville boys basketball team poses with the championship plaque after defeating Prosper Richland in the first-place game of the Bronze Division I Division at the Allen In-N-Out Invitational on Wednesday at Allen High School. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S...
Farmersville senior wide receiver Ethan Stone (1) has been named to the Texas High School Coaches Association academic all-state team. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] All of the hard work put in by cross country runners,...
Education
The Collin College Board of Trustees has named a successor to Place 1 Trustee Megan Wallace, who resigned last year due to relocation. Wallace was elected in May 2023 and her term expires in May 2029. Trustees chose attorney Glenn Callison of Plano to serve until the...
Addison Horton poses with her Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb at the 2025 Collin County Junior Livestock Show at Myers Park in McKinney. Courtesy Farmersville FFA The Collin County Junior Livestock Show and Sale brought area FFA and 4-H students together to show...
The filing period for the Farmersville ISD May 3, 2025, trustee election officially opened Jan. 15. This marked the beginning of the process for residents interested in running for one of four available seats up for election. Place 1 is currently held by the board’s...
FHS won big in March after sending 10 Robotics teams to State. Teams 75442A. 75442X, 75442N, 75442W and 75442R were able to secure seven awards and three banners at the State competition in 2024. Courtesy art Farmersville ISD experienced a transformative year in...
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...
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....
As New Year’s Day 2024 approached, millions of individuals were preparing to make changes they hoped would improve their fitness. In a Forbes Health/One Poll survey of 1,000 adults in the months leading up to the start of 2024, nearly half (48 percent) of respondents...
One tradition Sonia Duggan kept is gifting a unique ornament to my children the night we decorate the tree. Her childhood ornaments—each a small, tangible reminder of her parents’ love—now hang alongside the ornaments her sons have received since they were born....
Breckinridge, Colorado is a festive place to visit during the holidays. Courtesy photo While many people dream of being home for the holidays, there’s a special magic in traveling during the Christmas season. Whether you’re craving snow-capped mountains, tropical...
Charleston, South Carolina As the crisp fall air settles over much of the U.S., some of the best travel destinations are still basking in warmth, offering an inviting escape for those looking to prolong the sunny days. While many popular hotspots are overrun with...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore has endured many difficulties, but nothing's worse than wallpaper. Photo by John Moore There are two true tests for how solid your marriage is — COVID-19 and hanging wallpaper together. As I awoke from 9½ hours of sleep, all rested and ready for...
Columnist John Moore eats a lot of jelly, but not for the reason you might think. Courtesy John Moore My sister and I would make a beeline for the cereal aisle at the Piggly Wiggly while my mom did the shopping. Decisions, decisions. Did we want to roll the dice...
Columnist John Moore finds himself a little lost with new technology. Sometimes lost a lot. Courtesy John Moore Folks aren’t counting on each other like we were 50 years ago. And technology is the wedge that’s come between us. Our parents didn’t worry about us much...
Sunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by...
Columnist John Moore didn’t like gardens as a kid. That’s changed thanks to his grandmothers. Courtesy John Moore As a kid, I hated the vegetable garden. If you stood on our back porch, it was to your left. It took up the entire corner of our large yard. To me,...
