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While Independence Day falls on a Saturday this year, many celebrations across Collin County communities kick off early, offering fireworks, live music, family activities and patriotic traditions. In Princeton, patriotic music, carnival rides, water fun and a dazzling...
Needed repairs to city facilities, including roof work, electrical upgrades and public safety improvements, led discussion during the Farmersville City Council’s regular meeting as officials weighed immediate fixes against upcoming budget considerations. At the...
Here are results for the top two candidates top local races at 12:56 a.m. March 4, 2026, with 86 of 86 vote centers reporting. Final, unofficial voting totals from Collin County Elections. RESULTS ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL FINAL VOTES ARE CANVASSED...
Early voting remains underway in Collin County for the Republican and Democratic primary elections through Friday, Feb. 27, with Election Day scheduled for Tuesday, March 3. On Election Day, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Collin County voters may cast...
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...
Sports
Farmersville senior Ethan Stone raises his hands in the air after winning first place in the boys 400-meter dash at the area 13-4A/14-A track and field meet in Sunnyvale last week. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Photo...
Farmersville senior Graycin Strawn goes in the air for a hit during last Friday’s 3-1 home win over Pleasant Grove. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Although Farmersville and Pleasant Grove are in different districts, they’ve...
Farmersville senior Triffan Greene (71) attempts to block a kick by Commerce on Friday, Sept. 12. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By Kevin Jefferies [email protected] COMMERCE -- After weather-shortened games last week for both teams, the Farmersville...
Farmersville junior Breelynn Pollard (1) plays the ball off the net during a 3-0 win over the Lady Farmers over Greensville on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] One week after falling to state-ranked Aubrey...
Farmersville senior running back Marquis Oshodi pushes a North Lamar defender after he scored his first of two rushing touchdowns during last Friday's 21-0 weather-shortened win over the Panthers from Farmers Stadium. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David...
Education
The School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) ensures public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices -- and that they improve these practices. According to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the system is...
Farmersville High School students from several organizations and clubs were recognized at the Feb. 26 school board meeting. Groups recognized included FHS Cheer, Band, Robotics, and FFA. FHS Cheer received a third place ribbon at UIL competition and also finished...
Following a months-long hiatus, the Farmersville High School theatre is back with a classic for its upcoming UIL competition. The cast will be performing their spring play, “Alice in Wonderland,” this week in Farmersville and Caddo Mills. For more on this story see...
Texas A&M and Collin College have partnered to launch a new program that will benefit students and future employers across the state. Starting in Fall 2024, the first group of students will participate in the inaugural Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Collin...
A quorum of four Farmersville ISD trustees unanimously passed an order calling for a $98 million school bond election on the May 4 general election. Members David Coleman, Jason McTee, and Dale Pickett were absent for the regular meeting held on Feb. 5 at Farmersville...
Life & Style
Participating in recreational sports leagues such as pickleball is just one way for seniors to get out and meet others. January has a way of inviting reflection—and renewal. As calendars turn and routines reset, many people feel a renewed desire to reconnect with the...
Sue Darte blames her daughter and a jewelry making class she took nine years ago for igniting a passion for the art of fusing glass. “A retail glass company had a Groupon coupon and I brought my daughter-in-law with me to make two pieces of jewelry,” Sue said. In...
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re fortunate enough to still have your mom or grandmother in your life why not plan a special trip to honor them this year? We all know flowers and lunch are nice but how about escaping town to visit a place where...
Pictures of trash on beaches, a whale found with a belly full of garbage and turtles with plastic straws up their nose are no laughing matter. They are all just a tiny snapshot of reality today. The impact of the world’s overuse of plastic is causing havoc on the...
Just a short drive away, every day is Earth Day at the Heard Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary in eastern McKinney where 289 acres of flora and fauna are dedicated to conservation, education and preservation efforts. In the 54 years since the Heard opened, this natural...
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...
When it’s time to take a hard look at our public officials and decide which ones to re-elect – or reject – we need information.A major source of that information is the government itself. Access to public records and meetings is essential for us to know the facts and...
Movies were better in a theater. A theater filled with people. Such was the case before the internet. Before HBO. Before people holed up in their living rooms and away from their neighbors and friends. A time when pay-per-view meant you bought a ticket to watch a...
John Moore’s genuine Scouting pocketknife. Courtesy John Moore I learned a lot from Scouting. Started as a Cub Scout, then joined Webelos, then the Boy Scouts. Girls and making money took priority over my time around age 14, so I never made Eagle Scout....
Cast iron skillet used for generations by John Moore’s family that was featured in The Pioneer Woman Magazine. Courtesy John Moore. My momma’s skillet and this columnist are featured in the fall 2017 issue of The Pioneer Woman Magazine. Well, it used to be my momma’s...
