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More than 17% of registered Collin County voters turned out early for the March 3 primary elections, a higher percentage than early votes cast in the 2024 primaries when there were even fewer registered voters. There were 132,310 ballots cast during the 11 days...
Trustees handled a brief agenda swiftly during the Farmersville ISD school board’s regular meeting Tuesday, April 29. Most of the meeting took place in closed session to discuss two items: personnel employment—including administrative contracts for the 2025–26 school...
Three of the nine seats on the Collin College Board of Trustees were open in the Saturday, May 3, general election. Collin County Elections said Staci L. Weaver had 37,166 votes, or 58.20%, for Place 4, previously occupied by Trustee Greg Gomel. Tamara Thomas had...
Farmersville junior Levi McAbee, left, congratulates sophomore Reece Tuck after Tuck scored a run during the Farmers' 9-8 win over Pittsburg during Game 2 of a Class 4A Division II baseball game from Farmersville last Friday. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By...
McKINNEY, Texas — A Collin County resident has tested positive for measles, and local health officials are warning the public about a potential exposure at a Walmart in Frisco. Collin County Health Care Services said the individual visited the Walmart located at 16066...
Sports
Farmersville senior point guard Alexia Hernandez helped to solidifying the offense after she returned from injury last season. Hernandez is ready to help the Lady Farmers build on a strong finish to last season and qualify Farmersville for the playoffs. File photo By...
It’s the beginning of a new year for the Farmersville Farmers, featuring several changes in the program. The Farmers return 14 starters from the 2021 season but feature a new coach and a new approach to playing the game. The new school year begins with a long road...
It was down to the wire for the No. 2 ranked Farmersville volleyball team, battling at home against No. 9 Aubrey Tuesday night. Head coach Harold Davis said that "big-time players make big-time plays in big-time moments. With the Lady Farmers behind 14-10 in set two,...
The Lady Farmers wasted no time at the Rust Buster classic in Princeton, winning their first three matches on Aug. 11. Farmersville (4-0) started strong against Van Alstyne, winning 2-0 (25-13, 25-18). The team scored 17 of the first 22 points in set one, cruising to...
With just two weeks until the opening games of the football season, teams in the state are getting their preparation in for the start of the new season. For the local teams, that comes amidst various levels of expectations. In the C&S Media coverage area, Sachse...
Education
Tatum students, from left, Miguel Arteaga, Hazel Stover, Ivan Maldonado and Roman Salas welcome local veterans to their school for a special program last week. Rainy weather caused some adjustments to the morning schedule but did not dampen the spirit of celebrating...
Editor’s note: Shattered Dreams wreck is a reenactment. No one was arrested, injured or killed. Farmersville first responders please be in route to a major head-on collision, multiple fatalities reported. Though a reenactment geared to show teens the dangers of...
The Farmersville HS Symphonic Band earned their 5th consecutive Sweepstakes award last week at the Region 25 UIL Concert and Sightreading contest. For the photo in print and additional band coverage, see the April 12 edition or subscribe online.
For the first time in six years there will be a new head football coach doning the head set on the sidelines at Fightin’ Farmer Stadium. Brandon Hankins was confirmed for that position in addition to athletic director during the Thursday, March 29 Farmersville ISD...
Students at Tatum Elementary School celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday in early March. For more education news see the March 15 edition or subscribe online.
Life & Style
Just a few hours away, Broken Bow, Oklahoma offers hiking, boating, fishing opportunities, along with plenty of rental cabins, making it a great option for a quick family trip. Courtesy Daniel Hubbard, Pixabay As summer draws to a close and the school year looms,...
Without a doubt the majority of people remember where they were, what they were doing and how they found out about the news of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. 15 years have gone by since the attacks on the World Trade Center, United 93 and the Pentagon. This...
Tatum Elementary School received some incredibly special visitors and for cancer survivors Erin Lisman and Marti Mason, and it meant the world to them. Aug. 23, both Lisman and Mason were called outside to help with “crowd control” as a group of firetrucks rolled in...
It takes a village is a common thread when children are concerned, and this year’s Summer Reading Club is no exception. Sponsored by The Farmersville Times, readers of all ages flocked to the library for three months to participate in weekly meetings, complete craft...
With temperatures well over 100 degrees, the last thing that sounds appealing is being up to one’s neck in wool, alpaca and other fibers but that is exactly what is happening this August as over 700 yarn-lovers participate in the 5th Annual DFW Yarn Crawl. Eighteen...
Opinion
We have the right – and responsibility – to keep watch on how tax money is spent and how public officials make decisions. But it takes access to information to do it. Our state transparency laws envision citizens having power over government. Every legislative...
Opinion: Dear Rusty: I will be 67 years old this September and have been receiving my Social Security benefits since September of last year (2017). I’ve found that I do not need the money now, and since I don’t need the money, I’m wondering if can I repay what I’ve...
There is no question, pipeline and transmission line projects are necessary to supply our rapidly growing state. The electric transmission capacity ensures our lights stay on and our homes stay cool during the hottest months of the year. Pipelines carrying oil and gas...
It’s quite simple, really. We Texans have a right to know how our taxpayer dollars are spent. It’s our money. We, the people, choose our government. Our elected public officials represent us. They manage and spend our tax money. But we, the people, get to decide...
August 25 marked one year since Hurricane Harvey’s battering winds and torrential rains brought death and destruction to coastal and inland counties of Texas. Repairs and rebuilding in the region continue to this day, and the U.S. Office of Coastal Management has...
