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Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained this summer while learning something new? The Farmersville Fire Department is inviting families to its first-ever Summer Fun Day on Tuesday, July 14. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Farmersville...
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...
Farmersville alumna Yireida Hernandez (7) helped lead the Lady Farmers’ soccer team to a 3-2 upset win over Frisco Panther Creek on Feb. 17. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Student-athletes at Farmersville High School...
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 resident Matthew Day earned national and GRT Race Cars South Central Region rookie of the year honors, as well as Heart O’ Texas Speedway and Southern Oklahoma Speedway track titles and the Oklahoma State crown this season. “Winning 12 Modified features,...
The Farmersville boys basketball team is heading to a new era, with new head coach Hayze McGuckie leading the charge. Former coach Stephen Blassingame took the defensive coordinator position for the football team, allowing McGuckie to come in and try and guide the...
For the second season in a row, the Farmersville volleyball team ran into Van in the regional quarterfinals. This time around, it was all Lady Farmers, who swept away the Vandals 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-18) at Rockwall Heath High School Tuesday night. It was a close...
Aubrey Varner became the first Farmersville cross-country athlete to run at the state championships since 2017, qualifying as an individual. Running in the girls 4A state championship on Nov. 4 in Round Rock, Varner placed 81st (13:13.5) out of 152 runners at the...
Education
The filing period for the Farmersville ISD May 3, 2025, trustee election officially opened Jan. 15. This marked the beginning of the process for residents interested in running for one of four available seats up for election. Place 1 is currently held by the board’s...
Those wanting to honor veterans this weekend are invited to several different area events. Farmersville Independent School District is inviting all veterans and community members to participate in Veterans’ Day ceremonies and activities Friday, Nov. 10. Activities...
What started out as a journey to learn a new halftime show band program in July has resulted in award after award. It has culminated with the ultimate success: the Farmersville High School Band is going to State in the UIL marching competition. Going into the area...
Homecoming Queen candidate Katy Ravsten exchanges a hug with last year’s Homecoming Queen Anna Nibbelin after the coronation ceremony. To see more Homecoming photos see the Oct. 26 issue or subscribe online. Photos available for purchase here.
Homecoming festivities are underway this week in a sea of purple and gold for the Fightin’ Farmers. Though students have been enjoying myriad activities throughout the week, the pinnacle of Homecoming week will occur Friday, Oct. 20. Community members are invited to...
Life & Style
Charleston, South Carolina As the crisp fall air settles over much of the U.S., some of the best travel destinations are still basking in warmth, offering an inviting escape for those looking to prolong the sunny days. While many popular hotspots are overrun with...
Those looking forward to this year’s Audie Murphy Day are in for a treat as several new items are scheduled to be part of the June 18 festivities. The annual celebration is held to honor veterans and active duty military personnel for their service, along with World...
The Farmersville Times and The Princeton Herald will publish their Independence Day sections on June 30. This annual section will feature area business in support of our country's biggest birthday. For information contact Melinda Holden, [email protected] or...
The American spirit was on full display with red, white and blue splendor at the annual Chamber of Commerce awards banquet May 13. The banquet, held at Bear Creek Ranch in Nevada, featured annual awards, dinner and a live and silent auction for fundraising for the...
Frying up some funds and some fun is on tap for this Saturday as the annual Farmersville Volunteer Fire Department’s fish fry takes place. This year’s fry, which will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Farmersville High School, is raising funds for a very...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore learned to drive on a stick shift. He still uses a clutch to operate his tractor. Courtesy John Moore One of the necessities of my youth is now one of your best bets to prevent vehicle theft: a stick shift. I watch a lot of YouTube, and...
It’s the height of summer, a time of year when we are most vulnerable to insect-borne diseases. It’s a threat that will still be with us well into the Fall. Dr. Robert R. Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control [CDC], warns that “a growing list of...
As a media professional, I assume that you, the reader, know what you get as a subscriber to your local newspaper. But we’ve all heard what assume can mean, so I’m going to explain why it’s important you pay for an annual subscription and what you get with that...
A special interim committee of state lawmakers met July 24 at the Texas Capitol to further explore what can be done to prevent mass shootings like the one that resulted in 10 deaths and 10 injuries in May at Santa Fe High School. Testimony before a hearing of the...
Psychological prevention and treatment for students is the best way to head off school violence, mental health professionals told a panel of state lawmakers on July 18. This was the third in a series of interim hearings for the Senate Select Committee on Violence in...
