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The DFW LEGO Users group (DFW LUG) set up at the Farmersville Heritage Museum in December for the fourth year in a row. Courtesy John Daugherty A building toy invented nearly a century ago remains relevant today, having grown up alongside its users. LEGO, best known...
The Farmersville powerlifting team had four lifters (Rafe McComack, Mark Vasquez, Damian Gonzalez and Orasio Juarez) compete in the THSPA Division II state powerlifting meet Friday, March 21, in Abilene. Submitted photo By David Wolman [email protected] Male...
Farmersville sophomore Gustavo Ramos jumps in the air to head the ball to a teammate during a Class 4A Division II bi-district playoff game from Raider Stadium in Sunnyvale on Thursday, March 20. Sunnyvale won 3-2. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Farmersville's P.J. Capetillo, left, and Sophia Ferretiz placed in the top five of their respective weight class division at the THSWPA Class 4A Division II state equipped championships in Edinburg. Submitted photo By David Wolman [email protected]...
Farmersville senior Alyssa Smith had one hit and drew two walks in the Lady Farmers’ 5-4 come-from-behind win over Community last Friday. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media From Staff Reports The following are final scores for Farmersville games played from March...
Sports
Farmersville senior wide receiver Sam Stone raises his finger into the air as he runs into the end zone for one of his three touchdown receptions against Bonham on Friday. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville...
The Farmersville football team's appeal to move out of Div. II District 5-4A was denied by the UIL. The District Assignment Appeals Committee of the University Interscholastic League heard six appeals regarding reclassification and realignment Wednesday. The...
Farmersville head coach and athletic director Randy Barnes is part of the new Texas High School Coaches Association mentoring program. The THSCA has implemented a new mentorship program called The R.O.C.K. Coaches Mentoring Program (Rare, Outstanding, Compelled...
The Lady Farmers’ softball opened the regular season with three wins in a difficult Celina tournament as the team prepared for the long season ahead. Farmersville (3-2) began the regular season with a 5-2 victory over Valleyview on Feb. 12. Morgan Erwin...
The Farmersville baseball team got a taste of the playoffs last season and hopes to build towards even more in 2022. Finishing 2021, the Fightin’ Farmers went 8-4 in district play and reached the bi-district round of the playoffs. After a tough stretch in the...
Education
Come learn about the many unique opportunities for students interested in FFA at Howdy Night Aug. 15. The Farmersville FFA officers invite FISD students in grades 3-12 to their annual Howdy Night on Thursday, Aug. 15. The event promises a fun-packed evening dedicated...
For the fourth consecutive year, Farmersville Masonic Lodge # 214, represented by Michael Cross, left, and Rhett North presented its Fantastic Teeth program on Wednesday, Feb. 22 by passing out 120 packets to Tatum Elementary first graders. The packets contain items...
Tooth Fairy Paula Coleman from Farmersville Dental talks about dental hygiene with Tatum Elementary School students. For more photos see the Feb. 23 edition of The Farmersville Times or click here for the e-Edition.
Dalmatians flood the hallways of Tatum Elementary School in celebration of the 101st day of school. For additional photos see the Feb. 16 edition of The Farmersville Times or click here for the e-Edition.
The Farmersville High School band recently had multiple students selected for the All-Region Band. For the photo see the Feb. 9 edition of The Farmersville Times or click here for the e-Edition.
Life & Style
The holiday season is a special time of year for people of all ages, but children might be the most enthusiastic celebrants come December. Children spend much of the holiday season anticipating the arrival of the man in the red suit, and that enthusiasm can be...
Many new and old favorites will be on display during this year’s Old Time Saturday festival Oct. 3. First, the annual street dance, which was revived several years ago has been moved back to the downtown square. The band, Short Fuse, will be set up on a flat bed...
By Wyndi Veigel News Editor [email protected] The Farmersville Historical Society has been quite busy as of late, both with meetings and special events. The society met Sept. 14 at the Carlisle Civic...
By Sonia Duggan [email protected] Do you want giving to your favorite charity to be as easy as one click away? What if you could give at a more favorable time when you have the energy and you’re not competing with the drain of Christmas cash? The 7th annual...
By Wyndi Veigel News Editor [email protected] Marines throughout Collin County now have a way to recognize their camaraderie even more so as the Lance Cpl. Jacob D. Hayes Detachment of the Marine Corps League has been founded. According to information shared at...
Opinion
Greetings to all our readers, Do you walk into a room and forget what you came into the room for? Do you misplace your purse, keys, glasses and other objects you use daily? Do you forget what day of the week it is and what the date is? Do you forget to pick up your...
It is ironic that the people whom we have entrusted with the welfare of our city have sold us out. The land sold to the Muslims was previously thought to be zoned industrial and housing to bring much needed revenue into the city. What or who profited from this deal? A...
Dear Editor, The majority of the standing room only crowd at the Town Hall meeting came because of the legitimate concern of their tiny village being targeted by an Islamic cemetery. I believe the real issue is the very nature of the ideology of Islam and its direct...
Letter to the Editor, I want to urge Farmersville residents to stand up for our town. In years past, our ancestors worked hard to make our community the special place that it is. Let’s save our heritage. A Muslim cemetery at the gateway to our community is not the...
