Farmersville will soon welcome a new resource for underserved residents as CommonGood Medical, a faith-based nonprofit organization, prepares to open its second free primary care clinic in Collin County. The clinic, located at First United Methodist Church of...
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Winning has Farmersville prime for success in District 13-4A
Farmersville senior Drake Grimes has helped to lead the Farmers to a 15-7 record. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] There has not been a lot that has gone right for the Farmersville boys basketball team in recent years. The...
Texas’ 89th Legislature commences Jan. 14
As Texas lawmakers prepare for the 89th Legislature to convene on Tuesday, Jan. 14, hundreds of bills have been filed, signaling the start of the 140-day regular session. Every two years, the Texas Legislature meets in Austin for a session that allows lawmakers to...
Filing begins for city council election
The filing period for the city of Farmersville’s May 3, 2025, city council election officially opens Wednesday, Jan. 15. This marks the beginning of the process for residents interested in running for one of two available city council seats; Place 2, currently held...
Reins of Hope
Equine therapy program to aid incarcerated, non-violent veterans Judge John Roach, left, Pat Puckett and Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner, at the first session of the VALOR/Collin County Sheriff’s Office Equine Therapy Program in October 2024. In December, the CCSO...
Sports
Winning has Farmersville prime for success in District 13-4A
Farmersville senior Drake Grimes has helped to lead the Farmers to a 15-7 record. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] There has not been a lot that has gone right for the Farmersville boys basketball team in recent years. The...
Zone defense ignites Farmersville’s rally
Farmersville sophomore Peighton Purser releases an off-balanced running jump shot during the second quarter of Tuesday's non-district home game against Wolfe City. Purser poured in 20 points to lead all scorers. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Farmersville wins 1st playoff game since 2016
Farmersville sophomore Amare Warren outruns the Canton defense for one of his two touchdowns in a 27-0 shutout win for the Farmers from Garland's Williams Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] All...
Grime’s TD as time expires completes Farmersville’s wild rally, Farmers clinch playoff berth
Farmersville sophomore quarterback Levi McAbee threw the game-tying, 11-yard touchdown pass to senior Drake Grimes as time expired. A PAT kick lifted the Farmers to a 39-38 thrilling come-from-behind win over Sanger from Farmers Stadium on Thursday. Photo by Victor...
Grimes’ TD time as expires completes Farmersville’s wild rally, Farmers clinch playoff berth
Farmersville sophomore quarterback Levi McAbee threw the game-tying, 11-yard touchdown pass to senior Drake Grimes as time expired. A PAT kick lifted the Farmers to a 39-38 thrilling come-from-behind win over Sanger from Farmers Stadium on Thursday. Photo by Victor...
Education
Optional curriculum features Bible content
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...
FISD honors veterans in ceremony
Tatum students, from left, Miguel Arteaga, Hazel Stover, Ivan Maldonado and Roman Salas welcome local veterans to their school for a special program last week. Rainy weather caused some adjustments to the morning schedule but did not dampen the spirit of celebrating...
Collin College now accepting registration for Wintermester 2024, Spring 2025 semesters
Open registration is now available for Collin College’s Wintermester 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. Students who have been admitted to the college and are eligible to enroll can register for classes through the CougarWeb portal at cougarweb.collin.edu. To register,...
FISD earns top financial rating in annual report
Assistant Superintendent for Finance Anna Baker presented the results of the annual FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) report at a Farmersville ISD public hearing on Monday, Oct. 28, revealing the district received a “Superior” rating, the highest...
FISD displays new facilities to public
Farmersville High School principal Dave Warren and student council leaders, Leslie Landaverde and Ethan Stone, are joined by members of the Gallagher Construction team as they cut the ceremonial ribbon in front of the high school Saturday, Oct. 19. The extensive...
Life & Style
Short-term fitness goals can lead to long-term success
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...
Planning the perfect road trip: Tips for an unforgettable journey
Planning head can make the difference between a so-so road trip and a perfect road trip. Road trips are a quintessential way to explore new places, reconnect with nature, or simply enjoy the thrill of the open road. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a...
Exploring America’s autumnal treasures
Eureka Springs, Arkansas: A Victorian Gem in the Ozarks. Kary Bjorn Photography/Unsplash As the heat of summer fades into the crisp embrace of autumn, September offers a perfect opportunity for travel across the U.S. The month’s moderate weather, stunning fall foliage...
Keep migrating birds in the dark
Light pollution confuses birds as they fly south Since most birds migrate at night, light pollution can cause birds to become disoriented and attracted to urban centers where they be killed by flying into buildings. Photo courtesy Reinout Dujardin/Pixabay The...
The importance of sleep for students: Easing back into the routine
Experts recommend that children aged 6 to 12 get 9 to 12 hours of sleep per night, while teenagers aged 13 to 18 need 8 to 10 hours As summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, students and parents alike face the challenge of readjusting to a regular...
Opinion
A lot of class
In the movie “The Big Chill,” a group of old friends gather for the funeral of one of their own, and it turns into a reunion. Recently, a group of my old friends gathered for a reunion, and it turned into a gathering for a funeral. I got the call on the way to the...
Picturing Grace
Print from John Moore’s personal collection. When I was a child, there was a painting that hung on my grandmother’s kitchen wall. It portrayed a man who was praying over a meal of bread and what appeared to be a bowl of soup. Near the man was a book, which I always...
I’ll split it with you
While much of America enjoys four equal seasons, those of us in Texas celebrate two: Hot and less hot. Between October and February, it’s kinda cold in Texas. The rest of the year, it’s hot and humid. But, as September gives way to October, there is a feeling, albeit...
The man who taught me to ‘Back the Blue’
Former Farmersville Chief of Police with Wyndi Viegel-Gaudette, former news editor for The Farmersville Times. One of the toughest parts about growing older is dealing with unexpected losses. This week, I lost a great friend, mentor and phenomenal human, the former...