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Collin College founding trustee J. Robert "Bob" Collins, front center, is joined by his wife, Claude Ann, left, along with college leaders, elected officials, family and community supporters during the Tuesday, Oct. 13 dedication of Dr. J. Robert Collins Hall at the...
The community is mourning the death of Farmersville student who was killed Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on North State Highway 78. Melody Newhouse, a sophomore at Farmersville High School, was a passenger in a northbound vehicle involved in the collision....
By Andrew Norsworthy Farmersville City Council kept the city’s property tax rate unchanged, amended sewer service fees and discussed potential new regulations for food trucks during its Monday, Sept. 21 meeting. Council approved the final component of the city’s...
By Allison LaBrot The Farmersville Onion Shed will be filled with melodies and auction chants in support of Hillcrest Animal Rescue and their efforts to help local pet owners. The fifth annual Mutts and Music event will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct....
When the State Fair of Texas opens Friday, Sept. 25, visitors will find plenty of local talent among the award-winning entries inside the Creative Arts Building. From an intricate crocheted blanket and a landscape made from nearly 58,000 seed beads to handmade...
Sports
Farmersville's volleyball team defeated Sunnyvale in five sets on Friday to earn its first win over the Raiders in four years. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Farmersville Lady Farmers overcame a determined Sunnyvale...
Farmersville senior Daniel Mathews (2) breaks up a pass intended for a Ponder wide receiver during a 35-16 road win on Friday. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] (Click on the link to view the photo gallery from the game:...
Farmersville sophomore Caroline Lindsey, pictured in previous action, helped lead the Lady Farmers to a 3-2 win over Leonard on Sept. 1. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville (20-9), ranked No. 24 in last week’s Texas...
Farmersville senior Breelynn Pollard captured second place at the Sulphur Springs Wildcat High School meet, finishing in a time of 12:14. Photo courtesy Rebecca Christ By David Wolman [email protected] It’s been a balancing act for Farmersville senior Breelynn...
Farmersville senior Landon Rodriguez wraps up Pottsboro senior running back Brody Burdette for a tackle Friday at Jim Henderson Memorial Stadium in Pottsboro. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Seven days after Farmersville...
Education
Student Lexi Lopez directs the French horn and baritone sections during one of the first rehearsals of the new season. Students rehearse marching outdoors and move indoors to study the music for their upcoming show titled “Bound.” Photo courtesy of Scott Cross...
Farmersville High School’s Class of 2026 top two; Isabella Yanez, valedictorian, and Sophia Henderson, salutatorian, will speak at the Tuesday, May 19 graduation ceremony at CUTx event center in Allen. John Kanelis/The Farmersville Times Isabella Yanez and Sophia...
Men in Purple, from left to right, Mason Day, Addison Adams, Walker Liebert, Liam McLaughlin, Travis Lombard and Gavin Dillon, wearing their signature suits. Courtesy photo A team of student engineers from Farmersville High School recently tested their skills against...
The Farmersville High School robotics team will compete in the state tournament in Houston later this month. Courtesy photo More than 30 robotics teams competed in a two-day FIRST Robotics district event hosted in Farmersville, with top finishers advancing toward the...
FHS students, from left, Gavin Dillon, Walker Liebert, Travis Lombard, Addison Adams, Liam McLaughlin and Mason Day, members of VEX Robotics Team 87490Z, “Men in Purple,” qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship, set for April 21–24 in St. Louis, Missouri....
Life & Style
Cool coastal escapes for one final getaway By Carrie Dunlea By August, many Texans have had enough. Triple-digit temperatures, baked sidewalks and endless afternoons indoors have us dreaming of somewhere cooler. Fortunately, late summer can be one of the best times to...
Why small choices — especially about plastic — still matter By Carrie Dunlea Earth Day may have passed by the time this hits your doorstep, but its message shouldn’t be confined to a single date on the calendar. Since its launch in 1970, when millions of Americans...
Why your CoQ10 level matters Heart disease is something many adults push to the back of their minds if they are not experiencing symptoms; a concern for “later” in life. However, that mindset may be changing. New research suggests younger generations are thinking...
See more, spend less with these road-ready travel ideas By Carrie Dunlea Summer travel is shaping up to be more expensive than ever, and for many Americans, that means rethinking long-haul flights and overseas adventures. Rising airfare and overall travel costs have...
Getty Images 4 creative alternatives to decorating eggs this Easter While decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back centuries, the high cost of eggs may make it more difficult for some families this year. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore (top left) poses with his band Freedom in 1976. The posters on his bedroom wall at the time were of his musical inspirations. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com My dad hated holes in the walls. So, when mom wanted something hung up, he...
Columnist John Moore is offering to teach anyone who's visiting the US how to eat biscuits and gravy. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com I’m not much on soccer, but it seems the rest of the world is. As I write this, America is covered up...
Columnist John Moore still has and uses the radio that kept him, his cousin, and best friend company during the summer of the 1976 American Bicentennial celebrations. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Author’s note: This week’s column was...
Columnist John Moore's great grandfather, Thornton Parmer Moore, is pictured circa 1935 in his blacksmith shop. Like most of the era, he made just about everything he needed. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com As a kid, I often heard the...
Columnist John Moore spent most Saturday nights of his childhood watching the adults play cards and drink lots of coffee. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In 868 A.D., according to Chinese historical records, a princess was said to have...
