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Capacity concerns at the Collin County Animal Shelter dominated discussion during the Collin County Commissioners Court meeting Monday, March 23, as officials addressed ongoing strain on the regional facility and directed staff to take steps to manage intake levels....
State Rep. Jeff Leach announced Thursday that he is running for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives, seeking to continue representing House District 67 in Collin County. A Republican and lifelong resident of the area, Leach said his campaign will...
The 15th Texas Court of Appeals (COA) has thrown out injunctions that had blocked the Texas Education Agency from releasing school accountability ratings for the 2023-24 school year. The TEA is expected to release the ratings Aug. 15. “It is time for local courts to...
Colton Trentine tours a Farmersville fire truck at Rike Memorial Library during their annual Public Safety Day Wednesday, July 9. Farmersville’s Police and Fire Departments paid a visit to Rike Memorial Library for their annual Public Safety Day Wednesday, July 9....
Jake Buchanan has taken the helm as the new Farmersville Rotary Club president. Courtesy photo As the Rotary calendar turns over each July 1, local clubs across the globe usher in new leadership. The Farmersville Rotary Club is no exception, beginning its 2025-26...
Sports
Farmersville junior Devin Swain Jr. dunks during the second half against Dallas HSAA on Monday, Jan. 5. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville head boys basketball coach Kingsley Akinwole couldn’t remember a time...
For the last two seasons, Farmersville has gone into the new football season with a running back they can rely on. In 2023, that conversation is a little more cloudy. Without a true bell cow type of back in the backfield, the Farmers are hoping that several runners...
Farmersville is hoping to bounce back in a new season in 2023, with plenty to look forward to in the new year. As one of the youngest teams in District 5-4A last season, Farmersville suffered some growing pains on the way to an 0-6 season. Part of the benefit of a...
LUCAS - Farmersville's softball season came to an end Friday night, losing to Van Alstyne in game two 7-3. The Lady Panthers scored three runs in the top of the first inning to take the initial lead and added three more runs in the third to add insurance runs. While...
LUCAS - Farmersville took an early lead over Van Alstyne in game one of the regional semifinals but lost 5-2. Morgan Erwin's sacrifice fly scored Jamie Varga to give the Lady Farmers a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, but the Lady Panthers quickly responded with two...
Education
Collin College’s Farmersville Campus will host its highly anticipated annual Movie Night on the Lawn on Saturday, March 29. The event is free and open to the public, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the movie beginning promptly at 8 p.m. This...
The Farmersville Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Monday night on a timetable for its selection of a superintendent to succeed Jeff Adams, who plans to retire at the end of the current academic year. Trustees met in closed session Monday night to...
The search for a new superintendent is about to get underway. During their Monday, Oct. 28 meeting, members of the Farmersville School Board gave authority to Superintendent Jeff Adams to post a job opening for his position. For the full story, see the Nov. 14 issue...
Collin College’s Auteur Film Series will screen "RBG" at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Angelika Film Center in Plano. “RBG” is a 2018 documentary about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her unique position as an icon of justice, advocating for both men...
Members of the Farmersville ISD school board unanimously voted to lower the tax rate and increase the upcoming school year’s budget. Trustees met in regular session Monday, Aug. 26 at the administration building. After a short discussion, they held a public hearing on...
Life & Style
Zion National Park, Danika Perkinson/Unsplash As the days grow longer and the school year winds down, families everywhere begin to anticipate the joys of summer vacation. Planning ahead can mean the difference between a rushed, last-minute trip and a thoughtfully...
Half a century ago, 25 men got together with one purpose in mind: to help veterans. Though the location and members have changed, Farmersville VFW Post 7426 still has the same goal. The post commemorated their 50th anniversary Saturday, Feb. 10 with a golden...
Love comes in many forms and fashions, but for those at Shutt’er Down Ranch, a love for animals is a top priority. The 33-acre ranch located outside Farmersville on CR 702 is haven for many animals, 138 currently. With 34 dogs, 18 pigs, 16 goats, 20 chickens, five...
A new face is in town and it’s because he has been hired as the newest Farmersville Main Street Manager. Reagan Rothenberger, who hails from Beaumont, has been hired as the Main Street Manager. Though young, at 27, he brings education, enthusiasm and experience to the...
A new affordable housing option will soon be coming to McKinney courtesy in part to North Collin County Habitat for Humanity. The 35-unit townhome complex is one of the first of its kind in the United States, which will utilize shipping containers to make a 1,200 sq....
Opinion
Columnist John Moore is on a mission to save old timepieces. He needs your help. Photo: John Moore My friend runs a precious metals shop, selling mostly gold and silver. I was there to discuss those very things when a pocket watch caught my eye. An Elgin. My buddy...
Ask Rusty – Social Security for Children and Younger Wife Dear Rusty: I am 59. My wife is 48 and has been a stay at home mom for 15 years. We have children aged 13, 10, and 5. I know it makes sense to delay the start of benefits, but I understand that it’s more...
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is April 22, so let’s talk trash for a moment. The plastic kind. Bags, bottles, cutlery, straws, containers, razors, cosmetics, and so much more. Around the world, in our effort to package everything imaginable over the years, we are...
For Christian Americans celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Sunday, April 12, the timing could not be more appropriate. Citizens have been forewarned that the apex of this COVID-19 pandemic is about to hit the U.S. For some, that strikes a chord of fear, but...
Ask Rusty – About the Dreaded “IRMAA” Provision Dear Rusty: About a month or two ago I was notified that my Social Security was being reduced from $1,583 a month to about $1,283 a month - a $300 deduction! They said it was because my income was over the limit on my...
