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When the State Fair of Texas opens Friday, Sept. 25, visitors will find plenty of local talent among the award-winning entries inside the Creative Arts Building. From an intricate crocheted blanket and a landscape made from nearly 58,000 seed beads to handmade...
Collin County commissioners are weighing a range of spending and property tax options as they work toward adopting the county’s fiscal 2027 budget. The county’s recommended General Fund budget is $318.25 million, compared with $325.06 million in the fiscal 2026...
Farmersville Planning & Zoning commissioners are taking a wait-and-see approach to data center development as the city considers how, or whether, to address the growing industry through its zoning regulations. During its Monday, Aug. 24, meeting, the commission...
A Princeton program launched last year is helping families strengthen relationships, manage everyday challenges and connect with resources — while also providing food assistance to those who need it. Building Strong Futures, a free program for families with school-age...
The regular meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at Blue Ridge Elementary, 10944 County Road 504 in Blue Ridge. The meeting is open to the public, and members of the public may also participate by videoconference. The Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1...
Sports
Farmersville runners, from left, Andrew Plotts, Travis Chambers, Landen Ware, Jesse Hamm and Luke Lair helped lead the Farmers’ boys cross country team to first place in the Ken Gaston Race at the Lake. Photo courtesy Jon Nordin By David Wolman [email protected]...
Farmersville senior midfielder Syah Surles finished second on the team in goal scoring as a junior. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Student-athletes at Farmersville High School are ready to make their mark and help lead the...
Farmersville’s Janiyla Craft smiles as she poses for pictures with the first-place medal that she won at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association Class 4A state meet in the 242-pound weight class division. Photo courtesy John Searson By David Wolman...
Golfers entering seventh through ninth grades participated in a youth golf camp last week at Farmersville High School. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Aspiring golfers who are entering fourth through ninth grades this...
Farmersville incoming senior Peighton Purser (15) helped lead Premier 17 Black G to second place in the 17 American Division at Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected]...
Education
Farmersville ISD trustees approved a budget Monday for fiscal year 2026-27, which began Wednesday. The FY 2027 budget projects revenue of $34,263,520 and expenses of $34,552,519, resulting in a projected deficit of $288,999. Superintendent Micheal French said the...
Bea Taylor, a Spanish I teacher, was recognized as the Secondary Teacher of the Year at a May meeting. Farmersville Independent School District spent the past year focused on strengthening academic outcomes, managing steady enrollment growth and preparing for future...
Farmersville ISD trustees and administrators have approved the naming of several campuses and facilities, honoring individuals whose service and leadership have had a lasting impact on the district and community. The newly approved names recognize former teachers,...
Lavon Police Chief Mike Jones says a 14-year-old murder suspect has been arrested without incident. The chief said the boy, a student at Community Trails Middle School, was apprehended Monday, Dec. 15, in Dallas. Jones said the suspect was sought in connection with...
Farmersville ISD trustees unanimously voted Nov. 17 to extend Superintendent Micheal French’s contract through mid-2028 and heard encouraging updates on the district’s fastest-growing student group: English-language learners who now speak 19 different languages at...
Life & Style
The rusted water tower is one of the last visible reminders of the Princeton POW Camp, which briefly housed German prisoners of war during World War II. The Stories Collin County Forgot to Notice Every time I drive through Princeton, I pass the same brown sign. You...
As the heart of many homes, the kitchen is often for much more than cooking. From morning coffee and gathering for family meals after long days at school and the office to entertaining loved ones on the weekend, functional, stylish lighting can make your kitchen truly...
Romantic getaways that focus on connection, calm and shared experience This season, a growing number of travelers are approaching romantic getaways differently. Rather than booking traditional Valentine’s packages or large resorts, many are opting for destinations...
A blue jay perches near a snow-dusted backyard feeder, a familiar winter sight across North Texas. With the right feeder and food, homeowners can attract a variety of birds — from cardinals to finches — throughout the year. Few things bring a yard to life quite like...
Book lovers visiting Vancouver, Canada should stop and visit the Central Library Vancouver, one of many remarkable libraries in the world. Libraries have always held a certain magic—quiet places where stories, ideas and histories live side by side, waiting for someone...
Opinion
Thanks to his grandmother, columnist John Moore knows the price of most items. Which will help if he's ever selected as a contestant on The Price Is Right. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Long before anyone knew who Drew Carey was,...
Columnist John Moore has endured many difficulties, but nothing's worse than wallpaper. Photo by John Moore There are two true tests for how solid your marriage is — COVID-19 and hanging wallpaper together. As I awoke from 9½ hours of sleep, all rested and ready for...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks losing its majority in the state House this November and urged party unity behind the winner of the May runoff between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Without that unity, Patrick said that...
Columnist John Moore grew up eating at cafeterias. Today, if he wants those dishes, he has to make them himself. Photo: John Moore Luby’s. Bryce’s. Wyatt’s. Piccadilly. All cafeterias. Many gone. If you grew up in the South in the 50s, 60s, or 70s, odds are you had a...
Columnist John Moore grew up with a television set much like the 1969 RCA console pictured here, which was originally owned by movie star, Gene Autry, and now belongs to John’s friend, Scott Rice. Photo Scott Rice Maybe it was different when we only had three channels...
