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With early voting underway, Collin County voters will decide whether to approve a $600 million Collin College bond proposal and four Collin County bond propositions totaling $817.5 million, with different potential effects on property taxes. The college anticipates no...
Bob and Claude Ann Collins with their grandson, Owen, get ready for the ribbon cutting at the Farmersville campus. Photo by Chad Engbrock, The Farmersville Times Collin College honored J. Robert “Bob” Collins, a founding board member and trustee emeritus, during a...
Collin College Farmersville campus will host its biennial event, Bloomin’ Harvest, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. File art Pumpkins, costumes, candy and a little local history are filling the October calendar as communities across eastern Collin and Hunt...
FARMERSVILLE, Texas — Collin College will honor J. Robert “Bob” Collins, a founding board member and trustee emeritus, during a ceremonial naming of Dr. J. Robert Collins Hall at the college’s Farmersville Campus. The celebration is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday,...
Farmerettes senior captain Harmoni Williams waits in the rain with her squad on Farmersville Parkway for the start of the 46th annual Old Time Saturday parade Saturday, Oct. 3. Ian McVea/The Farmersville Times Farmersville’s 46th annual Old Time Saturday celebration...
Sports
Farmersville junior quarterback Sebastian Redwine (10) fakes the handoff to freshman Sam Navaja (3) before throwing a pass during Friday's 38-6 win over Wills Point. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] (Click on the link to view...
Farmersville's Jasmin Trejo gets in position to make a pass while Peighton Purser (15) backs up the play Friday against Caddo Mills. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] (Click on the link for a photo gallery from the match:...
Farmersville junior Brandt Martinez (14) finished with 191 yards rushing and three touchdowns in a 44-43 loss to Pilot Point on Friday. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] (Click on the link to view a photo gallery from the...
Farmersville junior Landen Ware poses for pictures after running to 18th place at the Hoka McNeil Invitational in Round Rock. Photo courtesy Jon Nordin By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville traveled to Round Rock last weekend to compete in the Hoka...
Farmersville senior Aaliya Corzine (6) and the Fightin' Farmers lost to Sunnyvale in three sets on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By Devin Hasson [email protected] SUNNYVALE — Farmersville is no stranger to success on the volleyball...
Education
FARMERSVILLE, Texas — Collin College will honor J. Robert “Bob” Collins, a founding board member and trustee emeritus, during a ceremonial naming of Dr. J. Robert Collins Hall at the college’s Farmersville Campus. The celebration is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday,...
Farmersville ISD trustees approved a budget Monday for fiscal year 2026-27, which began Wednesday. The FY 2027 budget projects revenue of $34,263,520 and expenses of $34,552,519, resulting in a projected deficit of $288,999. Superintendent Micheal French said the...
Farmersville ISD students posted significant gains in Algebra I and English I on this spring’s State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness end-of-course exams, according to results released by the Texas Education Agency. The assessments measure student...
Farmersville Independent School District will hold a public meeting June 29 to discuss its proposed budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Farmersville High School, 499 U.S. Highway 78 North. District officials will...
Returning student registration for the 2026-27 school year in Farmersville ISD will open in July as the district prepares to transition to a new student information system. District officials announced that parents and guardians of returning students will receive...
Life & Style
Designing a new home, remodeling your own or simply rethinking aesthetics and decor all require a little imagination and a lot of inspiration. A quick online search brings up hundreds if not thousands of thoughtful ways to make your kitchen or bathroom match your...
How misinformation may be undermining cancer prevention Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Despite its wide recognition as an effective tool for skin cancer prevention, many Americans still say they aren’t sure how sunscreen works. In fact, confusion about its use and...
By Carrie Dunlea Surrounded by mountain landscapes and natural beauty, mountain retreats in the United States offer an idyllic escape for those who seek solitude and a peaceful getaway. From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the majestic Rockies, these...
Are you tired of the heat and ready to abandon the concrete jungle for a few days with your family? Fill up your car, pack up your kids and check out some of the great state and national parks located in Arkansas. The state’s natural beauty and its history are a...
By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore prefers the cars of yesteryear over the cars of today. Pictured is his high school car, a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com It was the 1970s, and my uncle was behind the wheel. His 1969 Cadillac...
Thanks to his grandmother, columnist John Moore knows the price of most items. Which will help if he's ever selected as a contestant on The Price Is Right. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Long before anyone knew who Drew Carey was,...
Columnist John Moore (right) and his sister, Renee', are pictured on a 1966 trip to Carlsbad Caverns. Photo: Mary Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Leaving Ashdown, Arkansas, was an event unto itself. When your family has one car, going anywhere was a treat....
Columnist John Moore (bottom left) is pictured with his father, mother, and sister in 1965. Photo: Moore Family Photos By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In 2014, I was contacted by a newspaper in Tyler, Texas. Unbeknownst to me, the publisher of said...
Columnist John Moore rarely went out to eat when he was young. But when he did, he had a pretty good idea where his family was going to dine. Photo: Moore Family Photos By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com “Are we going out to eat?” was not a phrase my...
