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Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1 is proposing a property tax rate of 10 cents per $100 of taxable property value for the 2026 tax year, according to a notice of public hearing issued by the district. The district’s notice lists the proposed initial rate...
Audie Murphy’s nieces, Sandra Patterson and Rhonda Hoy, took part in a special moment during the 2025 ceremony by placing a floral arrangement at the base of the Audie Murphy memorial in downtown Farmersville. File Art A new tribute honoring service and sacrifice will...
An offer of employment has been extended to the lone finalist for Farmersville’s city manager position as city officials move closer to filling the city’s top administrative role. During a special called meeting Friday, May 29, councilmembers authorized Mayor Craig...
Kali and Nzuri, white lioness sisters now living at In-Sync Exotics, are undergoing treatment and evaluation after arriving in Wylie earlier this month. Courtesy photo Two white lionesses requiring urgent medical attention have found a new home in Wylie after being...
Texas is home to the Top 5 fastest-growing cities by percentage of population, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Celina, which had been No. 1 in 2023, stole the spotlight from Princeton for the period July 2024 to July 2026. The Census Bureau estimated Celina grew...
Sports
Farmersville senior outside hitter Peighton Purser (15) was named the Most Valuable Player at last weekend's Central Heights Tournament. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville's perfect 11-0 start to the 2026 season...
Farmersville junior Devin Swain Jr. dunks during the second quarter against Community on Saturday. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The battle to earn one of four playoff spots in District 13-4A is going to be fierce and...
Farmersville senior Alexia Hernandez, left, goes to the court to battle for possession. Hernandez scored 18 points in a 48-41 win for the Lady Farmers on Saturday. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Throughout the majority of...
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...
Education
Courtesy art. To visit the website, click here. Texas families began applying last week for the new education savings account program that allows parents to direct public funds toward private schooling and other approved learning expenses. The Texas Education Freedom...
Collin College is launching its fall Dignity Initiative series with several events scheduled for October and November. These events are free and open to the public. The Dignity Initiative is a district-wide campaign led by the Collin College Committee Against Gender...
An Austin judge has continued the court order blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools. Travis County Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle scheduled a trial in February on the suit filed by five independent...
Miss Texas 2024, Annette Addo-Yobo, visited Tatum Elementary Tuesday, Aug. 27. She delivered an interactive program about autism awareness to kindergarten, first and second grade students titled, “Be an Advocate, Be a Friend.” Courtesy photo Tatum Elementary School...
The James G. “Shug” Stanford Multi-Purpose Facility was completed in October 2023 thanks to the 2021 bond. The tasks awaiting Farmersville Independent School District Superintendent Micheal French seemingly never end, French told the Farmersville Rotary Club, but he...
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....
Two conservative Republicans are in a Tuesday, May 28, runoff for State Board of Education (SBOE) seat in North Central Texas. SBOE District 12 encompasses all of Bowie, Collin, Cooke, Delta, Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar and Red River counties; along with...
Mother’s Day is a special time for children to show their appreciation for their mothers, grandmothers and the other special women in their lives. Older children typically are capable of designing their own Mother’s Day crafts or even shopping for gifts for Mom, while...
Plastic waste is polluting ecosystems, affecting health In the bustling urban landscape of modern America lies a problem that’s as pervasive as it is pernicious: plastic waste. And despite the concerted efforts to recycle paper, cardboard and metals, plastic continues...
After a whirlwind of wedding festivities, it’s no wonder why so many couples look forward to their honeymoons and the opportunity to escape, unwind and celebrate the beginning of their life together. But with so many destinations, activities and logistics to consider,...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore has played guitar since he was eight. The Doobie Brothers helped remind him of why he still plays. Photo John Moore When I first picked up a guitar in 1970, my fingers didn’t make the sounds I wanted to hear. But I knew that if I kept trying, I...
Columnist John Moore grew up with yard art, and still proudly displays a concrete gargoyle out on the front porch. Photo: John Moore Pink flamingos. Chalk and concrete figures. Cast iron pots with flowers. Old school bells. Cars on blocks. The yard art of yesterday....
Columnist John Moore loves pencils. Even pencils that cost $30. Courtesy John Moore They call it, “click bait.” It’s when you come across something online that sounds amazing, so you click on it to learn more. Click bait is something that turns out to be nothing as...
The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The Austin American-Statesman reported...
We have the right – and responsibility – to keep watch on how tax money is spent and how public officials make decisions. But it takes access to information to do it. Our state transparency laws envision citizens having power over government. Every legislative...
