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The Farmersville Heritage Museum is participating in the Collin County Museum Patch Quest in honor of America’s 250th birthday. Courtesy photo Museums throughout Collin County are offering a unique way to celebrate America 250. The Collin County Museum Patch Quest...
Bea Taylor, a Spanish I teacher, was recognized as the Secondary Teacher of the Year at a May meeting. Farmersville Independent School District spent the past year focused on strengthening academic outcomes, managing steady enrollment growth and preparing for future...
Plano’s VA clinic is now officially the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic. A variety of news headlines affected Collin County residents during 2025, starting on January with a major measles outbreak that began in far West Texas. By the time the Texas...
Little Mr. and Miss Old Time Saturday winners Donna Jo Schraeder and Isaiah Reyes rode in the parade. From honoring a hometown hero to celebrating holidays on the square, Farmersville’s 2025 calendar was filled with events that highlighted the city’s history,...
The city proclaimed Feb. 18, 2025, as “Joseph E. Helmberger Day.” From left, Mayor Overstreet, Debbie Helmberger, Chester Helmberger and City Manager Ben White. From budget shortfalls and tax rate debates to major infrastructure projects and questions...
Sports
Farmersville’s Conner Bakken brought home the state title in the 123-pound division at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Division II state meet in Abilene last Friday. Courtesy Christopher Anderson By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville’s...
Farmersville senior pitcher Mason Erwin allowed one run on four hits with six strikeouts in last Friday's 2-1 home win over Community. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Fresh off allowing 11 runs to District 13-4A leader...
Farmersville sophomore Amare Warren broke the school record in the boys' triple jump at the District 13-4A track and field meet at Raider Stadium in Sunnyvale. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] This season has been one for...
Farmersville's Alicia West and the Lady Farmers fell 4-2 to Caddo Mills on Tuesday, April 8. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media From Staff Reports Final scores for games played by Farmersville from April 7-12: Friday, April 11 Baseball Farmersville 2, Community 1...
Farmersville senior Mason Erwin delivers a pitch to home plate March 28. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media From Staff Reports Final scores for games played by Farmersville from March 28-April 3. Tuesday, April 1 Baseball Farmersville 11, Wills Point 8 Softball Wills...
Education
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Farmersville Junior High student Carson Dillard cashed in with his champion Purebred Berkshire Gilt at the San Antonio Stock Show on Thursday, Feb.9. Carson not only won champion with his Berkshire Gilt, but he also won a $10,000 scholarship for college. By...
For the next few weeks, candidates and municipalities will work to shape the election landscape this May. Filing opened Wednesday, Jan. 18, and closes at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. Farmersville voters will head to the polls for both municipal, school district and Collin...
Farmersville FFA had an exceptional week at the Collin County Jr. Livestock Show. The annual livestock show, held Jan. 7-14 at the Myers Park and Event Center in McKinney, kicked off the busy show season for most of the students, who have been raising their animals...
The January Farmersville school board meeting kicked off earlier than usual this month due to the required public hearing to discuss the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The report, presented by Assistant Superintendent Micah Taylor Monday, Jan. 23, is based...
Life & Style
Delicious soup perfect for the season Cooler weather arrives just as prime entertaining season heats up. Those who will be hosting gatherings soon can expand their recipe repertoire to feed guests and keep them satisfied. Borrowing some flavors from the season can...
It’s time to get outside and enjoy summer BBQs, gardening, hikes and much more. Don’t let mosquitoes keep you inside; Instead enlist these chemical-free strategies to manage these pests in your landscape. Start by eliminating the mosquitoes’ breeding grounds. Drain...
The term “gut microbiome” is often used to refer to all the organisms—including bacteria, viruses, and fungi—that live in an animal’s gastrointestinal (GI) tract. For people and pets, these organisms have a large impact on the health of both the GI tract and the...
Are you ready to take a getaway but the thought of leaving Fido or Fluffy behind is making you want to abandon your plans? Don’t despair. There are plenty of pet-friendly hotels, some even for pet owners with dogs over 40 pounds, open to those traveling for business...
Many of us celebrate our nation’s Independence Day by barbecuing, relaxing with loved ones, and watching the bright-colored flashes of fireworks that light up the night sky. The Fourth of July may be a fun-filled holiday for you, but for pets, the holiday can...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore collects cookbooks. Especially ones with a family touch. Courtesy John Moore The transition to digital is understandable in some areas. Watching old movies is easier online. But when it comes to reading, I still prefer a hard copy. A book....
You learn things when you grow up in a small town. Things you don’t learn if you grow up anywhere else. Things that are special. I was born in a small town. But I didn’t stay. I left for the same reasons other folks leave their hometown. Education, better jobs, and...
It didn’t snow much in Ashdown, Arkansas in the 1960s. It doesn’t snow there much now. But when it did, and when it does, kids there know exactly what to do. Beg their moms to make snow ice cream. By John Moore For more on this story see the December 21, 2023 print,...
When you first learn to drive, there are a few things that are, shall we say, intimidating. For me, there was parallel parking and changing lanes at high speeds. Both of which were challenging in a 1971 Buick Electra 225 Limited, which was one of Detroit’s longer...
It’s time the lunchroom ladies got their due. At Burke Street Elementary in Ashdown, Arkansas, (and later Ashdown High School) the kids in my grade were respectful of all adults. But just like at home, we sometimes complained about the food. Especially the food in the...
