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Day in, day out for nearly a decade, volunteer drivers with Families to Freedom have shown up at hospitals, police stations and carefully arranged meeting spots to transport people escaping abuse. Sometimes the passenger is a woman carrying little more than a purse...
Early voting is ending for the Tuesday, Nov. 4, general election that has at least two ballot issues for Collin County voters. Early voting began Monday, Oct. 20, and ends Friday, Oct. 31. Polls are open Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All Texas voters are being...
Shelby Williams, Texas Equine Education and Horsemanship founder, teaches riders of all ages and abilities at her facility. Courtesy Shelby Williams Four days a week, preschoolers, retirees, first responders, children with learning differences and a host of others...
Work has begun on the widening of U.S. Highway 380 from four lanes to six lanes between Airport Road in McKinney to Boorman Lane (County Road 458) in Princeton. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expects the $141 million project will be completed in late...
Collin County’s population was projected to surge past 2.4 million residents by 2060 as steady gains in every major group reshape one of Texas’ fastest-growing counties, according to the high migration scenario from the Texas Demographic Center. At the same time, the...
Sports
Siblings Diego Capetillo, left, and PJ Capetillo, pose for pictures after competing in the College Nationals Powerlifting Meet in New Orleans, Louisiana. Courtesy Ramona Capetillo By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville alums and siblings PJ Capetillo...
The Farmersville Fightin’ Farmers basketball team tipped off their season last week with a pair of home games. After coming up with 38-34 win over their neighbors, the Bland Tigers, the Farmers dropped their Saturday contest against Gainesville to open the year 1-1....
Jeralin Craddock finds some open space for a decent gain in Farmersville’s loss to the Caddo Mills Foxes. (Photo by Victor Tapia) GREENVILLE – The Fighting Farmers first playoff appearance since 2019 was not accompanied with a storybook ending, as the...
Rendi Fetty was one of four seniors to see her career as a Lady Farmer volleyball player come to an end on Tuesday with Farmersville’s loss to Lindale. The Lady Farmers’ postseason run came to an end last Tuesday at the hands of the Lindale Lady Eagles. After...
The Fighting Farmers closed out the season with a 48-7 loss to Aubrey. Next up, Farmersville will take on Caddo Mills for their first postseason action in 15 years. It wasn’t exactly the way Farmersville wanted to close out the regular season. Still, the Fighting...
Education
After 19 months of court challenges by several districts, the Texas Education Agency has released school accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year. The 2023-24 rankings are still blocked pending the resolution of a second lawsuit. No scores were released for...
Preliminary STAAR results are out and it’s good news in this round for the Farmersville Independent School District, which saw gains in several areas. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for individual school campuses and school...
Jarren McTee, center, walks the bases at the annual softball tournament in his honor Friday, June 28. He is accompanied by his cousin, Rendi Fetty and friends Brady Gray and Gerardo Arteaga. For more photos of the event see the July 4 edition or subscribe online.
First Baptist Church of Farmersville recently held its Vacation Bible School showcasing a wide variety of recreation activities, crafts and Biblical education. For photos of the events, see the June 27 edition or subscribe online.
Entertainment and community support for Jarren McTee will abound next weekend as the 12th annual softball tournament takes place. Jarren, 10, was diagnosed at birth with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) after being deprived of oxygen during a traumatic delivery...
Life & Style
In the past decade, backyards have evolved from simple spaces with patios or decks into extensions of our homes—versatile, tranquil sanctuaries designed for rest and renewal. Whether you're looking to boost your home's value or simply carve out a personal oasis,...
Bobbi Gilbert is on a mission. A mission to spread awareness about suicide and the devastating ever-lasting effects it has on families. Her son, Pierce, committed suicide April 20, 2015 at the age of 17. A senior at Whitewright High School at the time, Pierce’s...
One of the highlights of Old Time Saturday is the vendors that provide good eats, tasty treats and fun shopping. Those wanting to submit vendor applications for the event, which is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7, have until Friday, Oct. 6 to submit their applications....
One of the major goals of all libraries is to promote the freedom to read, regardless of restrictions. Many are combating the power of censorship for National Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week is being held Sept. 24 through Sept. 30 and highlights the value of free...
Climbing 110 flights of stairs is no easy feat, much less when one adds bunker gear, air packs and fire helmets into the mix. For many Collin County first responders, the Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Saturday, Sept. 9 marked a time of camaraderie, laughter and a...
Opinion
If you wonder how open government laws affect you, think about these basics: The local taxes we pay. The roads we drive on. Even, sometimes, matters of life and death. Access to information through public meetings and records helps us know about the decisions elected...
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...
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...
