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Registration for Collin College’s summer camps will open April 20, with a variety of programs available for middle and high school students across the county — including options in Farmersville, McKinney and Wylie. Space is limited, and college officials encourage...
Texas lawmakers returning Monday, July 21, to Austin may reconsider a failed bill from the last legislative session that would have helped local governments acquire emergency communications equipment. “It’s going to be something that will be looked at,” Gov. Greg...
Farmersville incoming junior quarterback Levi McAbee ignited a Farmers’ offense that averaged 436 yards and 33.9 points per game. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Whether it was on a football field, cross country course,...
State sales tax revenue totaled $4.04 billion in June, 2.5% more than in June of last year, said Kelly Hancock, the acting Texas comptroller. “State sales tax collections exhibited moderate growth compared with June 2024,” Hancock said in a July 1 release. “This comes...
McKinney National Airport is adding a commercial passenger terminal on the opposite side of the airport from the current McKinney Air Center. As work begins on a $72 million expansion of McKinney National Airport, an “ultra low-cost” airline based in Houston...
Sports
Farmersville junior outside hitter was named to the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A all-state honorable mention team on Saturday, Jan. 3. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville junior outside hitter...
Farmersville found themselves down 3-0 quickly in the area round, their season on the line. Taking on Brownsboro at Crandall High School Friday night, they battled back with three runs in the top of the third inning, but couldn't take the lead in a 5-3 loss....
Farmersville forced a game three in the regional quarterfinals, defeating No. 7 Canton 3-1 Friday night. The Lady Farmers were aggressive from the start, with Baylee Valliant scoring after hitting a first-inning double to give the team the early lead. The Eaglettes...
Farmersville's Frances Dickerson and Aubrey Varner competed at the UIL 4A state championships Thursday night, one of the top nine participants in their classification. Competing in the 300-meter hurdles, Dickerson finished sixth overall (45.98) in her event. Falyn...
Farmersville scored six runs in the bottom of the seventh against No. 7 Canton in the regional quarterfinals but fell short in a 9-7 defeat in game one. The Lady Farmers will get another crack at it Friday night for game two at North Forney High School at 6:30 p.m....
Education
Collin College has begun open registration for Maymester and Summer 2025 courses, offering flexible scheduling options for students. Registration began March 3 and will continue through the start of each term. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor...
Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently awarded Farmersville ISD with high performance ratings for last school year. School districts across the state got their accountability ratings Thursday, Aug. 15. Ratings were introduced last year as a way to track success in the...
To combat the heat of summer, the Farmersville High School band has embraced the chill factor. Taking on a program called ‘Frostbite’ for this year’s halftime show, the performance piece is based on the Robert Frost poem, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. For the...
With school starting Wednesday, Aug. 14, safety and new drop offs procedures is the name of the game. Drivers need to use caution while traversing through and near school zones. By Wyndi Veigel • News Editor • [email protected] For the complete story see the...
Texas shoppers can save a little money the weekend of Aug. 9-11 when sales taxes are eliminated on most clothing and school supplies priced less than $100. Savings amount to about eight percent of the purchase price, sometimes a little more, during the annual Texas...
Life & Style
Container plants and raised garden beds are a great introduction to gardening for all ages. Location, soil, research and planning are essential. Gardening is a popular hobby all over the world, offering people a chance to connect with nature, enjoy fresh produce, and...
A new smell is in the air within the community and its one of cookies, baked goods and kolaches. Hometown Bake Shop and Eatery recently opened on Hwy. 78 across from the Farmersville High School. Owned by Ronda and Marvin Owens, the new bakery is home to all kinds of...
As temperatures drop, the spread of cold and flu germs rises. Start the year off healthy and be sure to rid your home of lingering germs that may be hiding in places you don’t expect. “I always recommend the flu shot – especially when officials are predicting a harsh...
What comes to mind when you hear the term, “museum?” Is it pristine white walls, or being hushed in the hall? What about priceless artifacts that shouldn’t be touched? Well, when it comes to the Farm Museum in McKinney you can think again, because this museum centers...
By a unanimous 5-0 vote, the Collin County Commissioners Court recently voted to name the county courthouse after Russell A. Steindam, a Congressional Medal of Honor winner who gave his life for his fellow soldiers during the Vietnam War. The County Courthouse...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore keeps an old rotary phone around. Just in case. Photo by John Moore There are many once-common aspects of the telephone that are now gone. Keep in mind that those born in the 1990s likely have never heard a dial tone, dialed a phone, or talked to...
Saddened. Embarrassed. Determined. These three words evoke distinct feelings and emotions. In the context of an opinion piece we ran in the last week’s paper, they describe the aftermath of a community that lost its newspaper. After 130 years in business, the Commerce...
This week the media is focusing on Sunshine Week. It is a time to celebrate a free press and what it means for you and your community to have access to public information. Several weeks ago, I read a letter that should be shared with every community. While the message...
Dear Rusty: Can or does the Social Security Administration occasionally make mistakes in determining the benefits due? I’m now 72 but I retired early at age 61 and knew that my benefits would be reduced. I’ve always wondered if my monthly benefit calculation was...
AUSTIN — As the worldwide threat of novel coronavirus increased, state agencies already were working together to ensure the health and safety of all Texans, Gov. Greg Abbott said Feb. 27. After a briefing from state and federal health officials on coronavirus...
