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Cody Crotty’s professional goal is rooted in the fire service, and he intends to become a full-time firefighter. Crotty, a volunteer firefighter, has been named Firefighter of the Year for the Farmersville Fire and Rescue Department, even as he works as an electrician...
Paula Wilfong, right, led the Farmersville softball team to eight playoff appearances in 10 seasons. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] It was a decision that Paula Wilfong had contemplated for three years. Wilfong said that...
Courtesy photo Collin College is now accepting applications for its new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development, set to launch this fall at the college’s Frisco Campus. The program builds on Collin College’s existing Associate of Applied Science...
Farmersville will once again celebrate Sparks of Freedom, a free event held from 5 to 10 p.m. at Southlake Park. Independence Day is just around the corner, and communities throughout Collin County are gearing up for a variety of celebrations that promise to bring out...
A new law now requires Texas vehicle dealers to issue metal license plates instead of temporary paper tags. Temporary paper license plates are disappearing from Texas vehicles. Under a law passed by the 88th Legislature two years ago, Monday, July 1, is the date for...
Sports
Farmersville’s Gael Mendoza attempts to kick the ball over the Sanger goalkeeper Saturday at Farmers Stadium. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] With Farmersville’s boys soccer team involved in a three-team battle with Celina...
Farmersville’s defense was stout on Friday to keep Molina in check in the 49-7 home win Friday night. Jacob Tull led the way offensively for the Farmers (1-1), rushing for three touchdowns in the game. The game was tied 7-7 early in the second quarter before AJ...
An overtime loss can be heartbreaking for a football team, but the Farmers will look to bounce back in week two. Coming back for their home opener, Farmersville takes on Dallas Molina (1-0) in their second game of the season on Friday, Sept. 2. The Jaguars defeated...
EUSTACE-The Eustace Bulldogs topped the Farmersville Farmers in their 2022 season opener in thrilling fashion with a 27-21 overtime victory on Aug. 26 at home. The Farmers opened the scoring with a long 65-yard touchdown reception by Colton Harbin as they took an...
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...
Education
The Farmersville High School Marching Band advanced to State, celebrating a school history-making finish of 13th out of over 200 4A classification bands and a first time advancement to the UIL State Marching Contest in the 4A Class. The marching band is in the top...
Jarren McTee laughs as he rounds the bases for the opening of the Jarren’s Day softball tournament at the Spain Complex. He is cheered on by the crowd, his cousin Randi Fetty and mom Jenger McTee along with other family members. The weekend contains a softball...
Summer Reading Club participants play a game of ‘Princess says’ at the club meeting Thursday, June 15. The special meeting was held courtesy of Medieval Times. Kids got free tickets to Medieval Times, read stories about dragons, played games, received prizes and took...
Kids of all ages work to make cubes out of marshmallows as part of the first Summer Reading Club of the summer. The kids embraced building a better future through reading with the engineering-themed craft project. The club is held each Wednesday at 2 p.m. For...
The Farmersville Class of 2017 earned $617,900 in scholarship money this year. Scholarship recipients are listed below. Merideth Blake – $500 Farmersville Chamber of Commerce Scholarship and $1,000 Bill and Betty Bishop Scholarship Fund. Shayna Cooper – $500...
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,...
It looks like something out of a disaster movie … Twister to be specific. But the effects of an EF2 tornado outside Farmersville aren’t staged by Hollywood. It is real life for Charlie and Le Ann Peters who rode out the tornado inside their home. Looking at the home,...
During the holiday season, Santa isn’t the only one who has a busy schedule. Between Christmas shopping, wrapping presents and adorning the tree, time fills quickly. However, many of Santa’s helpers have taken time out of their schedules to embrace the heart of Saint...
The DFW Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run made their way through downtown Farmersville Saturday, Dec. 5. Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with many Marine Corps supporters, rode in the ride. The ride had around 800 motorcycles that participated. A feature about the organization...
Find yourself overwhelmed or confused this year about what to get all those special people in your life? Without unlimited funds and time it can be hard to tackle a mile-long Christmas list, much less to do so with a smile on your face. Plus, the malls will be packed...
Opinion
Sunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by...
By Chad Engbrock C&S Media Publisher Let me start out by saying ‘I don’t mind paying my taxes.’ As long as the amount due is fair, reasonable and the people in charge of spending the money I’m paying are as diligent, prudent and thoughtful as I when doing so. I...
By Ed Sterling Director of member services at the Texas Press Association AUSTIN — Not a single bill had been agreed to by the state House and Senate as of July 28, exactly 10 days into the 30-day special session of the Texas Legislature. Lawmakers have a tall order...
By Deborah Peel Deborah C. Peel, MD, is founder and president of Patient Privacy Rights, a non-profit human and civil rights organization. Millions of Americans are using home DNA testing kits to discover their ancestry or uncover their risk of developing certain...
By Robert L. Bradley, Jr. Robert L. Bradley Jr. is the founder and CEO of the Institute for Energy Research. Last month, the U.S. Senate narrowly voted against repealing a punitive, last-minute Obama era regulation. The Interior Department's so-called Methane and...
