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The Farmersville Historical Society will host its annual Spring Luncheon on Saturday, April 11, with a patriotic theme celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Titled the “American 250 Semiquincentennial,” the event will be held at Farmersville High School and will begin...
The use of cell phones and other personal communication devices by students during the school day is now prohibited at all Texas public and charter school students, grades K through 12. All Texas public and charter school students, grades K through 12, are now...
Finance Director John Lawrence shared preliminary budget figures during a second budget workshop held as part of the regular council meeting Monday, July 7. He told councilmembers they will need to determine “wants” versus “needs” as they move forward with budget...
Penny Phillips was named Farmersville’s 2025 Firefighter of the Year. After spending much of her adult life working in roles unrelated to firefighting, Penny Phillips found her calling four years ago when she joined the Farmersville Fire Department. On July 1, Fire...
With the start of the new school year fast approaching, Farmersville ISD is encouraging parents and guardians to submit their applications for free or reduced-price meals as soon as possible to ensure students receive the nutrition they need without interruption....
Sports
The Farmersville boys basketball team poses with the championship plaque after defeating Prosper Richland in the first-place game of the Bronze Division I Division at the Allen In-N-Out Invitational on Wednesday at Allen High School. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S...
Leading 5-2 heading into the seventh inning, the Lady Farmers needed some insurance run. They got that in bulk, scoring 11 in the top of the seventh to win game one over North Lamar in the area championship 16-2. Starting the inning off at the top of the order, with...
In a one-game playoff, Farmersville put the ball in the hands of its senior Cooper Strawn. He delivered, pitching a no-hitter in Farmersville's 4-0 bi-district playoff win over Mabank Friday night in Royse City. 15 of the 21 outs were strikeouts, as Strawn walked just...
Farmersville baseball and softball both have important playoff games this weekend. The Farmers baseball team, fresh off an undefeated, district championship season, opens the bi-district round of the state playoffs. They face off against fourth-seeded Mabank, who...
Farmersville will see two track and field athletes heading to the state championship after competing in the Region II-4A finals. With the top two athletes in each event, plus the top third qualifier from across the four regions, all qualifying for state, the Lady...
Education
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports 94.35% of Texas kindergarteners were vaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella as of the 2023-24 school year, with 93.31% of Collin County kids having received the vaccines. As of Monday, March 3, the...
Audri Boring and Hudson Gray, of the Farmersville FFA chapter, competed in the Texas FFA Prepared Public Speaking Contest at the 91th annual Texas FFA State Convention held July 15-19 in Fort Worth. To qualify for the state competition, Boring and Gray advanced...
The deadline is a week away, July 31, for Texas families to enroll their newborns in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund®that allows them to lock in today’s public college and university tuition rates. Newborns are children younger than one year at the time of enrollment....
The 86th Texas Legislature ended on Memorial Day, but most of the effects won’t be felt for a few more months. Mental health proved one of the most prevalent topics of discussion. In February, Gov. Greg Abbott declared mental health an emergency and called for more...
Dance officers, dance section leaders and social officers achieved diamond sweepstakes, Guessie L Davis team award all star dancers and more at a recent competition. For photos see the July 11 edition or subscribe online.
Life & Style
Outdoor living has evolved far beyond a few patio chairs and a grill—homeowners are transforming their backyards into stylish, functional extensions of their indoor spaces. Whether you’re looking to create a serene escape or a lively entertainment hub, spring is the...
Though each and every veteran that has served to protect freedom in this country has made sacrifices, so have their families. With these sacrifices also comes a great reward, especially for someone like Carie Tucker King, who credits growing up in a military family...
Fifth grade students got to see what the 1900s was like in Farmersville as they embraced the historical society’s annual event. For the 22nd year, Farmersville 1900s was held Wednesday, Oct. 25 and Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Bain-Honaker House by the Farmersville...
As All Hallow’s Eve approaches, perhaps the only thing more frightening is that there are only 60 days until Christmas. That means for those interested in signing up for Farmersville’s Angel Tree and those interested in adopting, it may be time to think ahead. Signups...
Notes of achievement are being heralded far and wide with regard to the Farmersville High School Marching Band. Not only are band members making good grades, earning awards at a variety of competitions but they are also making those who watch their show know they are...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore learned to drive on a stick shift. He still uses a clutch to operate his tractor. Courtesy John Moore One of the necessities of my youth is now one of your best bets to prevent vehicle theft: a stick shift. I watch a lot of YouTube, and...
Whatever our political views, certainly we can agree we have the right to know how government is conducting business. How are taxpayer dollars spent? Who is influencing decisions? Access to information allows us to speak up and hold public officials accountable, while...
Journalists relentlessly pursue the truth in order to provide citizens with the information they need to be self-governing. And yet, for journalists, doing that work can be risky, dangerous and even cost lives. Just 15 months ago the deadliest attack on journalists...
You’re probably chuckling already. Seriously? “The joy of politics”? That was pretty much the reaction I got the other day when, in the middle of a conversation about how confrontational, adversarial, and downright unpleasant politics has become of late, I...
Democracy’s premise is that ordinary citizens can make solid decisions on complex issues. But this basic principle and the structure of laws and practices erected over the centuries to safeguard it are being questioned as rarely before. It’s not just that political...
