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Nonstop service planned to five destinations As construction continues on McKinney National Airport’s new passenger terminal, Avelo Airlines has announced it will begin service on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Known since its start in the 1970s as general aviation airport TKI,...
The use of cell phones and other personal communication devices by students during the school day is now prohibited at all Texas public and charter school students, grades K through 12. All Texas public and charter school students, grades K through 12, are now...
Finance Director John Lawrence shared preliminary budget figures during a second budget workshop held as part of the regular council meeting Monday, July 7. He told councilmembers they will need to determine “wants” versus “needs” as they move forward with budget...
Penny Phillips was named Farmersville’s 2025 Firefighter of the Year. After spending much of her adult life working in roles unrelated to firefighting, Penny Phillips found her calling four years ago when she joined the Farmersville Fire Department. On July 1, Fire...
With the start of the new school year fast approaching, Farmersville ISD is encouraging parents and guardians to submit their applications for free or reduced-price meals as soon as possible to ensure students receive the nutrition they need without interruption....
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...
The Farmersville football team couldn't right the ship on the road, falling 20-7 to Gainesville Friday night. Defensively, Farmersville (0-2, 2-4) was able to force a couple of turnovers, but the offense failed to capitalize on opportunities. Jeralin Craddock scored...
Coming off a good 2021 season, the Farmersville volleyball team had plenty of returning talent poised for a district title run. The biggest question heading into the new season was finding a new setter to help the Lady Farmers. A setter is an important piece to a team...
Turnovers can flip the script in a hurry, and they hurt the Farmersville football team Friday night. The Farmers (0-1 in 5-4A Div. II, 2-3) five times in their 42-21 home defeat. The Bulls (1-1 in 5-4A Div. II, 4-2) were able to take advantage, scoring 21 points off...
A great middle linebacker can set the tone for a great defense. For Caiden O’Brien, that’s exactly his goal, week-in and week-out, as he tries to lead a change in the Farmers’ defense. If you met him in person, you’d meet a soft-spoken, kind and respectful young man....
Education
The Princeton Independent School District and the Farmersville Independent School District have received grades of “A” for financial integrity and accountability from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2023-2024 school year. “These school systems reflect a...
By Staff Reports [email protected] North Texas Municipal Water District and C&S Media have teamed up for a #PledgeToPlantSmart Photo Contest to encourage NTMWD customers to plant drought tolerant Texas native or adapted plants for water efficiency. “Our...
Saving the stories of the past is no easy feat but for local historian Loydell Seward it’s an achievement that has been accomplished with a lifetime of service and dedication. Seward was recently awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Collin County...
The Summer Reading Club Wednesday, July 26 went to the dogs, but in a good way. Arlo, an Old World German Shepherd, came to the club meeting with his guardian, Peggy Gooch with one mission: to improve confidence in reading for kids. Arlo and Peggy are part of the...
Summer Reading Club participants got to practice their reading skills Wednesday, July 26 with Arlo and Peggy Gooch. The team is part of the Reading Education Assistance Dogs program. The program is aimed at increasing literacy through kids and adults reading to dogs,...
Life & Style
Light pollution confuses birds as they fly south Since most birds migrate at night, light pollution can cause birds to become disoriented and attracted to urban centers where they be killed by flying into buildings. Photo courtesy Reinout Dujardin/Pixabay The...
In a small building beside Hwy. 78 lies a delectable bunch of homemade goodies … kolaches, breakfast pizzas and of course, brownies. The Brownie Cottage has more to offer though than just tasty treats, it has a unique story all on its own. Most days patrons can find...
Retired horse trainer Herman Benson lived with and broke through racial barriers in a career that took him from tiny Jewett in East Texas to the ranches of the wealthy in Dallas. In spite of what he encountered, Benson, 72, who now tends his own horses in Nevada and...
More than 80 people attending the Farmersville Heritage Museum open house Sunday, Feb. 21. The open house showcased the finished interior of the museum before exhibits were selected. For additional photos see the Feb. 25 edition of The Farmersville Times or click here...
For some devoted locals, the temporary closing of the Dairy Queen has made hearts ache and stomachs growl. For Gene and Vivian Dotson of McKinney, their love story began in 1952 with a simple sighting at the local hangout, the Farmersville Dairy Queen. Growing up in...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore eats a lot of jelly, but not for the reason you might think. Courtesy John Moore My sister and I would make a beeline for the cereal aisle at the Piggly Wiggly while my mom did the shopping. Decisions, decisions. Did we want to roll the dice...
In 1962, we told America’s public school children they could no longer pray in their classrooms for their day, their teachers, their families nor their nation. In 1963, the Bible itself was ‘outlawed’ from being on teachers’ desks. In 1980, the 10 Commandments was...
This past weekend my plans included a much-anticipated trip to the movies to see “The Post.” Starring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, the movie chronicles a time involving the Pentagon Papers and The Washington Post’s decision to publish them. Facing legal battles up to...
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on Jan. 17 extended for 30 days the state disaster declaration for counties affected by Hurricane Harvey, which pounded and flooded the Gulf Coast and moved deeply inland, spreading its destructive power. “As long as Texas families are...
Presidents need oversight and scrutiny; they need a Congress that will press them and insist on consultation. They get very little of that pressure today. Because we live in such tumultuous political times, it’s easy to believe that today’s intense public focus on the...
