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Farmersville ISD students posted significant gains in Algebra I and English I on this spring’s State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness end-of-course exams, according to results released by the Texas Education Agency. The assessments measure student...
Mark Hernadez of Lavon will debut a new exhibit, Sentimientos del Macho, Sept. 6-27 at Artes de la Rosa Cultural Center in Fort Worth. The show will feature 10 male artists with varied backgrounds. Courtesy photo Lavon resident Mark Hernandez, 39, a middle school art...
The highly anticipated Cops N’ Rodders Farmersville car show returns to downtown Saturday, Sept. 6. Engines will rev and chrome will shine as the highly anticipated Cops N’ Rodders Farmersville car show returns to downtown Saturday, Sept. 6. The show, which begins at...
At the August 18 City Council meeting Mayor Craig Overstreet recognizes Carevide staff Michelle Carter, Sandra Gooding and Crystal Lanier In recognition of National Health Center Week, Aug 3-9. Farmersville residents could see a significant increase in their property...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday called lawmakers back to the Capitol for a second special session, setting forth 19 agenda items he said are critical to addressing recent disasters and longstanding policy goals. The session began at noon on August 15, following a...
Sports
Farmersville junior Breelynn Pollard, pictured in previous action, placed second in both the 1,600 and 3,200 at the Farmer Joe Relays Thursday at Farmers Stadium. File photo By David Wolman [email protected] The Farmers didn’t have to leave town last week as...
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....
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...
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...
Students from Farmersville FFA recently participated in the Collin County Junior Livestock Show and 26 of their entries made sale. The show was held at Myers Park in McKinney Jan. 7 – Jan. 12. Students results are listed below. Swine entries Isabella Lopez Reserve...
Farmersville fourth grade student Addison Horton dries her sheep in preparation to entering the show ring at the Collin County Junior Livestock Show. For additional photos, see the Jan. 17 issue or subscribe online. Photos by Joe Reavis •...
2018 was a book with many chapters in Farmersville’s history including growth and preparation for the future. Farmersville ISD has continued to see moderate growth in the district over the past year. A demography study was completed in 2018 and is being utilized for...
Farmersville School Board approved its annual financial audit after receiving praise for strong numbers and a smooth auditing process. Kirk Evans discussed the audit report at a board meeting Monday, Dec. 17. “The audit went smoothly and we had no disagreements,” he...
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...
In just nine days, area residents will have a unique opportunity to witness history and pay homage to friends, family and fellow countrymen who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. Thanks to the dedication and efforts of a group of individuals led by Sachse Historical...
Celebrating preservation took top priority over the weekend as the Collin County Historical Commission came to Farmersville. The annual Preservation Celebration was held Saturday, April 29 at the First Baptist Church of Farmersville. Along with catered brunch, guests...
The half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial known as the Moving Wall will arrive in Sachse next month. The Wall is scheduled for arrival May 24. Setup will take two to three hours the following day with a soft opening planned May 25. The...
Myriad Easter egg hunts occurred over the holiday weekend including the Farmersville VFW Post hunt and the First Baptist Church Eggstravaganza. For more photos see the April 20 edition of The Farmersville Times or click here for the e-Edition.
Opinion
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...
A couple of weeks ago I was speaking to a group of students and decided to start with a point-blank question: Is Congress doing a good job? There were perhaps 100 people in the room, and not a single one raised his or her hand. So I asked the question a different way:...
The Texas House of Representatives on May 1 passed Senate Bill 2, legislation proposing to bring property tax relief to homeowners, but the lower house slowed the bill’s momentum by tacking on 25 floor amendments. If finally passed in the coming days, the legislation...
