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Texans can save money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — selling for less than $100 — during the Tax-Free weekend, a yearly event begun in 1999, the state comptroller’s office says. Qualifying items can be purchased...
Farmersville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Egg Hunt behind the Onion Shed Saturday, April 4. File Art Several Easter and spring-themed events are on the calendar across the region in the coming weeks, giving families multiple opportunities to celebrate the...
More than one-fourth of registered Collin County voters turned out for the March 3 primary elections, according to unofficial final results reported by Collin County Elections. And the number of Democratic voters nearly equaled that of Republican voters, a sharp...
CASA volunteer Dawn Brucher has mediated between teens and foster families. Courtesy art When a child is removed from an unsafe home, they lose more than a place to live. They lose familiar routines, classrooms, friendships and, often, contact with siblings — all in a...
A visitor to the construction site of McKinney National Airport’s new passenger terminal checks out an artist’s rendering of how the building will look when completed later this year. Bob Wieland/C&S Media Dozens of McKinney city officials donned hard hats, orange...
Sports
Farmersville football players run during a drill in the strength and conditioning program on June 2. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Participation in the Farmersville summer strength and conditioning and football skills...
Farmersville senior Christian Aguilar raises his hands in the air after he made a 32-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Farmers to a season-opening 30-27 road win over Blue Ridge on Friday, Aug. 29. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Farmersville junior Breelynn Pollard sets up a teammate for a hitting attempt during a pool play game at the Top of Texas Tournament last Thursday. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Following a second-place finish at the...
Luke Lair placed 16th at the Princeton Invitational. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville's boys cross country team had a strong showing at the Princeton Invitational, earning third place at the Aug. 16 meet with a...
Farmersville senior linebacker Cade Ellis racked up 135 tackles as a junior last season. Photo by Dfresh Productions By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville senior linebacker Cade Ellis has always played with the mindset of carrying a chip on his...
Education
Farmersville ISD welcomed a new trustee to its board Sept. 22 as the district also announced it received the highest possible rating on its annual state financial accountability report. The board administered the oath of office to Cynthia Craddock-Clark, who was...
As area youth enjoy the last days of summer break, planning and preparations for the 2023-24 school year are in full swing for the estimated 2,100 Farmersville ISD students expected to attend the first day of classes Tuesday, Aug. 8. At Farmersville High School, bond...
Six North Central Texas educational institutions in three counties were awarded funds last week that will have lasting benefits for years to come. At a breakfast hosted for Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) grant recipients at Collin College Technical Campus Friday,...
Farmersville ISD Chief Financial Officer Anna Baker presented the proposed 2023-24 budget and expected tax rates at a public hearing held on Tuesday, June 27 at the Intermediate campus library prior to the regular monthly meeting. No public input was provided...
The 2023-24 Farmersville Farmerettes recently attended a three-day officer camp from Wednesday, May 31 to Friday, June 2 in Galveston. The camp, hosted by Crowd Pleasers, a dance academy, taught the officers new techniques they can benefit from for future events and...
Life & Style
Five Christmas cookie recipes that will be a hit at any cookie exchange are featured in the Life & Style section. Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies Makes 48 cookies 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3⁄4 cup peanut butter 1⁄3...
Collin, Hunt County libraries offer resources for ancestral research Searching for family history and digging deep to find all the roots to the branches on your family tree can be a daunting task, but equally so it can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor. Many...
For over two decades, the Farmersville Historical Society has been hosting one of the most popular social events in the city - and this year will be no different. On Saturday, Feb. 29 at 11 a.m., the group’s annual Spring Luncheon will be held at Farmersville High...
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. That may be a lyric from the “Cheers” theme song, but it also rings true for Farmersville’s Old Time Saturday event, which for four decades has brought local families together. This year’s big event is set for...
The 10 warning signs you need to know Recognizing and taking steps to address the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias can be extremely challenging -- especially in the early stages. It’s easy and common to dismiss cognitive changes in oneself or a family...
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...
In the South, we believed with all of our hearts what we were told when we were children. Even if it was wrong. In the 1960s, the RCA color console TV my family had on Beech Street in Ashdown, Arkansas, could make you go blind. It could if you believed what our mom...
Back in the 60s, some American college kids protested the Vietnam War, but mostly, they conducted sit-ins. Few protests were violent. Other American college kids would have contests to see how many of them they could cram into a Volkswagen. Today, some college kids...
As a child growing up in Ashdown, Arkansas, we had two main grocery stores. Shur-Way and Piggly Wiggly. Or as my dad called it, “Hoggly Woggly.” A trip to the store was like each TV commercial had come to life. Advertising agencies at the time were very good at what...
My wife and I are scheduled for an Alaskan cruise in the fall. By all accounts, it’s something to which we should look forward. I’ve been told the same thing about other trips, including a Vegas excursion that included a stay at a strip motel that still had beds that...
