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A night of glamour, gaming and philanthropy will help support one of North Texas' premier exotic animal sanctuaries. In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center will host The Great Catsby: ROARing '20s Casino Night Saturday, June 27, at the Cotton Mill in...
It has been 24 years since the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when the world seemed to stop turning. On that clear September day, America was struck at its heart — not only in New York City, Washington, D.C., and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania — but in the spirit of...
The Texas Legislature has voted to eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, known as STAAR, and replace it with a new testing and accountability system designed to reduce pressure on students, give parents and teachers faster results and provide...
The city of Farmersville will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 to discuss a proposed property tax rate of $0.836979 per $100 of assessed valuation for the 2025 tax year. The hearing will take place in the council chambers at Farmersville City Hall, 205 South...
The Thrille of the Ville performs during halftime show at the season opener. The marching band’s current five-movement show is titled “The Hidden Kingdom” and explores the theme of insects and their day-to-day lives. Band and Color Guard members will hopefully debut...
Sports
The Farmersville boys powerlifting team qualified four lifters for the THSPA state meet. Courtesy Christopher Anderson By David Wolman [email protected] Four powerlifters from Farmersville have qualified for the Texas High School Powerlifting Association state...
Farmersville has had a dominant program for several seasons, but 2023 has more questions than ever before. With several graduating seniors moving on and Harold Davis stepping down as head coach, the team is taken over by head coach Arian May. She’s been an assistant...
A great middle linebacker can go a long way to helping a good defense. As Farmersville saw plenty of improvement on defense, multi-year starter Caiden O’Brien was a big part of that development. He accumulated over 100 tackles in each of the last two years and was a...
Farmersville’s defense showed a vast improvement in 2022, thanks in large part to a scheme change and development on the defensive line. The Farmers took a more conservative approach to their defense and relied on their line of scrimmage to handle additional pressure....
An injury last season derailed the Farmersville passing attack on offense, highlighting a need for more depth at the position. This season, with two potential starters in the pool, the Farmers feel much better about their chances in 2023. Competing for the starting...
Education
Farmersville High School Marching Band tuned in for another Sweepstakes win at the UIL Concert and Sightreading contest last week. Courtesy photo Farmersville High School Band members should be “tooting their own horns” after earning its 11th consecutive Sweepstakes...
Students at Farmersville Junior High School will end the school year by giving back to the community in a meaningful way by hosting their very own Relay for Life event. Community members are invited to participate at the event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2...
Collin College will honor the Class of 2019 with a commencement ceremony at 7 p.m., Friday, May 17, at the Allen Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road in Allen. Dr. Mark Rudin, president of Texas A&M-Commerce, will deliver the commencement address. Dr. Rudin was...
Almost a year after beginning energy conservation measures, Farmersville ISD is starting to see the benefits of their efforts. Earnie Phelps, director of operations, updated the school board during its special called meeting Thursday, April 25. This past summer, all...
There has been a leadership change at the Farmersville Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With no paid ministry, members of the church are asked to serve in various capacities without pay. Leland Giles, who is the Procurement Manager at Simpson...
Life & Style
(Family Features - Source:Culinary.net) Sweet, delicious treats make Easter celebrations magical, putting the final touch on brunch, lunch or dinner gatherings. Whether your crowd enjoys the sweet-tart combination of fruit-infused cakes, mini bundts with personalized...
Books flew off the shelves, stories were shared and prizes were won at this year’s annual Summer Reading Club at Rike Library. Sponsored by The Farmersville Times, readers of all ages flock to the library for three months to participate in weekly meetings, complete...
As shopping local campaigns flee toward the future, the Farmers and Fleas market offers a wide number of opportunities for shopping. Aug. 5 marked the 13th anniversary of the Farmers and Fleas market in downtown Farmersville. “This market has given us a consistent...
Editor’s note: This is the last of a three part series about opioid addiction in Collin County. Names have been changed to protect identities When an addict decides they are ready to get help, friends and family must be there to support them on their journey to...
Editor’s note: This is the second of a three part series about opioid abuse in Collin County. Due to the subject matter, names in the story have been changed to protect identities. Peer pressure. Emotional trauma. Abuse. Each can be equally destructive when it comes...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore remembers the parlors of the houses of yesterday. Where plastic covered the furniture, fresh flowers adorned the window sills, and you’d better not ever get caught going in there. Courtesy John Moore There was always one room in every Southern...
AIDS could soon be history. Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson recently announced plans to test an experimental HIV vaccine in the United States, South America, and Europe. It’s already conducting a clinical trial of the vaccine in Africa, with results...
When I walked into the doors of The Farmersville Times office 13 years ago, I had no idea what was in store. I was going to stay for a year, maybe two at the most. But something happened. I fell in love with the town and with the people in this small, quaint borough....
Medicare for All has emerged as a defining issue in the race for the White House. Several contenders for the Democratic nomination for president support expanding Medicare to cover all Americans. But the idea may not play well with the public. Medicare for All would...
Some district and county attorneys reportedly have begun to dismiss misdemeanor marijuana possession cases following the Texas Legislature’s passage of House Bill 1325, a law creating a legal path for the cultivation and marketing of hemp and hemp products. Gov. Greg...
