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Farmersville High School’s Class of 2026 top two; Isabella Yanez, valedictorian, and Sophia Henderson, salutatorian, will speak at the Tuesday, May 19 graduation ceremony at CUTx event center in Allen. John Kanelis/The Farmersville Times Isabella Yanez and Sophia...
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...
A groundbreaking ceremony, Friday, July 18 marks the start of work on the expansion of McKinney National Airport, known as TKI. The City of McKinney has broken ground on a $72 million expansion of McKinney National Airport that will allow commercial passenger service...
Financial matters dominated the discussion at the Monday, July 21 regular meeting of Farmersville City Council. Councilmembers received the city’s annual audit for the 2024 fiscal year, presented by audit firm Brooks, Watson & Co., PLLC. According to Louis...
160 years of Bain-Honaker House history will be celebrated on August 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. The Farmersville Historical Society is inviting longtime residents, history enthusiasts — or curious newcomers — to help make history again at a special event celebrating one of...
Sports
Farmersville’s Daniel Mendoza attempts to kick the ball around two Gainesville defenders last Saturday. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] When the Farmersville boys soccer team made the playoffs last season for the first...
Farmersville starting pitcher Jamie Varga is used to being doubted. Standing at just 4-foot-10, she’s heard it all on the softball diamond about her size, but she refuses to let it hold her back. After being cut from one of the 12U teams on Texas Glory, her club team,...
Not only did Farmersville sweep local rivals Community Tuesday night, but they also moved one step closer to a District 13-4A championship. The Farmers (6-0, 18-3), despite being outhit by the Braves (3-3, 13-10), won 3-0 at home. The victory gave them a three-game...
Farmersville completed the sweep to open the district season, defeating Ferris 6-5 at home Tuesday night. The Farmers (2-0, 14-3) scored six runs over the first three innings to secure the early lead. The Yellowjackets battled back, scoring four runs in the top of the...
Farmersville head volleyball coach Harold Davis has stepped down from his coaching position after several seasons at the helm. Assistant coach Arian May will take over the head coach role. She was the assistant coach for the Lady Farmers for the last three seasons....
Education
Farmersville ISD will not hold an election on May 3 due to a lack of contested races. The four incumbents with expiring terms—Places 1, 2, 3, and 4—each filed for re-election and had no challengers. For more on this story see the February 27, 2025 print, or digital...
While cold temperatures may keep marching bands indoors, for Farmersville High’s Winter Guard and indoor Drumline, the chill just gives them more opportunity to perfect their crafts. This year marks the second year for the FHS Winter Guard program, according to...
Collin College trustees voted last week to raise student tuition $4 per credit hour starting with the fall semester, but prices will remain less than the cost at other area community colleges and universities. The $4 per hour tuition increase is for Texas residents....
Plans for the 2019-20 school year are already underway. The Farmersville ISD School Board unanimously approved the year’s calendar during their regular meeting Monday, Feb. 25. The first day of school will be Aug. 14 and last day May 21, 2020. Breaks are planned for...
As filing is winding down, a contended race has developed on the Farmersville School Board. Both Tommy Monk and David Ketcher have filed for Place 5, which was formerly held by Glenn McClain. Ketcher, who is retired, has 30 years in public education as a teacher,...
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...
A brigade of bearded men make their way through the hallways of the Dallas VA hospital the first Sunday of each month on a mission. It’s a simple one and a noble one. They want to meet veterans and let them know how much they appreciate their sacrifice and their...
Scaredy cat took on a whole new meaning for a 4-week-old kitten recently rescued in the middle of Hwy. 380. Setting out on his way to work, Farmersville resident Earl Stokes began driving toward Frisco Wednesday morning June 21. Driving south on Hwy. 380 near...
Looking for an early start to the July 4 holiday? The 11th annual Fireworks in the Park celebration in Josephine is scheduled for this Saturday night. Activities includes a car show for the seventh year. Activities get underway at 3 p.m. at the Josephine Fire Station...
Honor, respect tinged with a bit of sadness was on display for the 18th annual Audie Murphy Day festivities. Held Saturday, June 17, Audie Murphy Day kicked off with a breakfast and time for veterans to share memories and conversation at the First Baptist Church of...
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...
Dear Rusty: My wife is subject to the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and I’m trying to calculate what her monthly Social Security payment might be. The circular provided by SS says that her earnings will be calculated by multiplying the first $895 of her average...
Doctors are hard to come by in rural America. Nearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural communities. But only 10 percent of doctors practice there. Patients often must drive for hours to see a physician. Such barriers to care can prove deadly. A former director of...
Drug company CEOs recently ventured to Capitol Hill to testify before the Senate Finance Committee. The executives got an earful from lawmakers, who are rightly concerned about drug spending. Senators are under pressure from voters, 80 percent of whom say “taking...
Robocall Social Security Administration scams are on the rise. The Federal Trade Commission [FTC] says SSA telephone shakedowns specifically targeting senior citizens now surpass phony IRS calls, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. For the...
