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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...
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...
Farmersville City Council confirmed Tuesday that incumbents Kristi Mondy and Coleman Strickland will run unopposed in the May election, as members also received updates on major street, trail and facility improvement projects. The meeting, held one day later than...
TECRT Director Michael Dikovitsky, kneeling, with fellow TECRT volunteers. Courtesy photo. When tragedy strikes — whether it’s a police shooting, a suicide, a mass casualty event or a devastating natural disaster — first responders rush toward the scene. But once the...
Your tap water may taste a little different next month, but the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) says it’s all part of the annual treatment to keep drinking water safe. From Sunday, March 1, through Monday, March 30, NTMWD will temporarily change the...
Sports
Farmersville senior Conner Bakken poses for pictures with the awards that he won this season. Bakken won the 123-pound weight class division at the THSPA Div. II state meet in Abilene. He is the first state champion in boys powerlifting in school history. David Wolman...
Farmersville junior Breelynn Pollard poses for pictures at the District 13-4A cross country meet. She placed second with a time of 13:34. Submitted photo By David Wolman [email protected] Breelynn Pollard has always been one of the fastest runners on the...
Farmersville senior wide receiver Sam Stone raises his finger into the air as he runs into the end zone for one of his three touchdown receptions against Bonham on Friday. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville...
Farmersville senior Marquis Oshodi (6) has 10 rushing touchdowns through five games. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] When Kingsley Akinwole was hired as Farmersville head boys basketball coach on June 7, his son, Marquis...
Farmersville junior Breelynn Pollard placed second in the District 13-4A cross country meet with a time of By David Wolman [email protected] For the third consecutive season, the Farmersville boys cross country team has qualified for the regional meet. The...
Education
Lavon Police Chief Mike Jones says a 14-year-old murder suspect has been arrested without incident. The chief said the boy, a student at Community Trails Middle School, was apprehended Monday, Dec. 15, in Dallas. Jones said the suspect was sought in connection with...
Come learn about the many unique opportunities for students interested in FFA at Howdy Night Aug. 15. The Farmersville FFA officers invite FISD students in grades 3-12 to their annual Howdy Night on Thursday, Aug. 15. The event promises a fun-packed evening dedicated...
Items such as a backpack and the supplies shown are tax exempt but a purse or handbag is not. As Texas students prepare to go back to school, their parents can save about $8 for every $100 they pay for clothes or supplies, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said. The...
Collin College announced an exclusive partnership with Texas State University and The University of Texas at Dallas, introducing the Collin College Academic Alliance. The innovative collaboration offers students the opportunity to co-enroll, earn an associate degree...
The Farmersville ISD Board of Trustees formally approved the 2024-2025 school district budget and employee compensation plan presented by Assistant Superintendent/CFO Anna Baker Monday night. Before the unanimous vote, a public hearing was held during the Monday, June...
Life & Style
A blue jay perches near a snow-dusted backyard feeder, a familiar winter sight across North Texas. With the right feeder and food, homeowners can attract a variety of birds — from cardinals to finches — throughout the year. Few things bring a yard to life quite like...
The holiday season is a special time of year for people of all ages, but children might be the most enthusiastic celebrants come December. Children spend much of the holiday season anticipating the arrival of the man in the red suit, and that enthusiasm can be...
Turn on Hallmark Channel, go see Last Christmas in theatres or stream practically any Christmas movie ever made, and you’ll notice one thing they all have in common: a delightful town square with fresh fir trees, twinkling lights and charming architecture. That...
To purchase books, read grief-related articles, donate or signup for a class visit bravepenny.org Grief is a complicated and personal process that has no timeline. And for survivors of any type of loss, it can often be difficult to navigate without the proper positive...
More memory-making events are on tap this weekend in Farmersville for individuals and families who enjoy the city’s small-town charm. Along with Christmas shopping opportunities on or near the square, visitors can step back in time with a visit to the Bain-Honaker...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore’s dad used to shell a lot of pecans and then gave them away. John is continuing that tradition. Photo: John Moore A ceramic dishpan, a lot of pecans, and a nutcracker made in Little Rock. When we saw those three things sitting in my dad’s lap, we...
I’m fairly certain my dreams have a drug dealer. What is it with dreams? Sleep is supposed to be an 8-hour window (mine’s never that long) when we rest, regenerate, and arise feeling as refreshed as the person in the Folger’s commercial who throws back the covers and...
Ask Rusty – Have I saved social security money by claiming at 62? Dear Rusty: I had to start collecting Social Security at 62, and I am 75 now. I believe that in the last 13 years I have saved Social Security money, so I do not know why I cannot draw my full benefits...
John Moore continues to shop at mom and pop stores for may reasons stating where else do you get a free calendar every year? Courtesy John Moore When Wal Mart grew, warnings that it would put the mom-and-pop businesses under seemed to come true. Now, online businesses...
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...
