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Owner Josh Taylor named his business Gator’s Bait Barn to honor Bill, the beloved reptile who lived at the original LeRoy’s Bait and Tackle until the store’s closing in 2022. Allison LaBrot / The C&S Media A local staple for fishermen has been refreshed...
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 Marquis Oshodi (6) has 10 rushing touchdowns through five games. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] When Kingsley Akinwole was hired as Farmersville head boys basketball coach on June 7, his son, Marquis...
The Farmersville Lady Farmers basketball team missed out on the playoffs with a 50-37 loss to Kaufman on Tuesday night. Farmersville (4-8, 9-18) lost their last five district play games, struggling with injuries and a limited roster. They fell behind 20-5 after the...
Farmersville High School is set to appeal the latest UIL realignment to move back into its original district. The UIL announced its latest alignments for football, volleyball and basketball last Thursday, Feb. 3. With the new districts, the football team was...
The Fightin' Farmers football team will see new district opponents in the UIL 2022-24 realignment announced Thursday. Farmersville will play in District 5-4A Division II beginning the 2022 season. The district will be a seven-team district featuring Aubrey,...
A strong 2021 season for the Lady Farmers softball team means heightened expectations that start from within. Farmersville finished the year 17-8 overall and won the 13-4A championship with an 11-1 record. With six returning starters from one of the top lineups in the...
Education
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is funding a grant for Collin College to provide a variety of free services to adults seeking career advancement or to improve their basic skills. The TWC grant, $2.1 million for each of the next two years, will expand adult...
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.
Looking for the third six weeks honor roll page? Pick up a copy of the Jan. 26 edition of The Farmersville Times or click here for the e-Edition.
Students from Farmersville FFA showcase a wide variety of animals at the Collin County Junior Livestock Show. For additional photos see the Jan. 19 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...
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...
By Wyndi Veigel News Editor [email protected] Two far travelers visited Farmersville over the weekend as a day especially set aside for them was celebrated. Marcel and Mathilde Schmetz Day was declared by Farmersville Mayor Joe Helmberger for Aug. 29. Marcel...
Back to school season can be as expensive for parents as it is exciting for students. Once the initial letdown of the end of summer vacation wears off, many kids are excited to return to school, where they can see their friends, study their favorite subjects and...
Opinion
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...
By Ed Sterling The Texas House Committee on County Affairs met on July 30 to hear testimony on Sandra Bland and jail standards. Bland, 28, was pulled over by a state trooper in Hempstead on July 10. Soon after, she was placed in the Waller County Jail and was found...
Editor, I’ve read in several places about the conflict of the “Muslim cemetery” and land near Farmersville. I must at least speak my mind. I have to disagree with many of the (unlike me) very well educated and trained, who have spoken of this Muslim property....
By Lee H. Hamilton I spend a fair amount of time talking to students and other young people about Congress and politics in general, and I’ve noticed something. It used to be that I’d regularly get asked how one runs for office. Nowadays, I rarely do. This is a young...
