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An agenda item intended for routine approval Monday afternoon became the subject of a lengthy discussion among Collin County commissioners and Tax Assessor-Collector Scott Grigg. The discussion focused on how Grigg’s office processes checks delivered by residents...
Registration is currently open for the annual 1LT Robert F. Welch III Run For Our Heroes. It will be held Saturday, April 26 at Olde City Park in Wylie. The 1LT Robert F. Welch III Run For Our Heroes will return for its 13th year on Saturday, April 26 at Olde City...
The Collin County Historical Commission will host a public ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29 for the unveiling of the Sugar Hill marker near the Yeary Cemetery, located east of Main Street on FM 2194 in Farmersville. Courtesy photo One of the first settlements on...
A bill introduced by Rep. Jeff Leach proposes significant changes to discipline policies in Texas public schools. Leach, R-Plano, said the bill is designed to provide schools with more flexibility in handling disciplinary issues while ensuring student safety. “Our...
A machine dispenses free doses of Narcan. Princeton is now one of several Texas communities where residents can obtain free Narcan to have on hand for the emergency treatment of opioid overdoses from drugs such as fentanyl. Police Chief James Waters and newly hired...
Sports
Farmersville junior Peighton Purser (15) was recognized for 1,000 career kills, 500 digs and 200 service aces prior to the start of last Friday’s home match against Caddo Mills. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] For the...
The Farmers football team had 16 players earn all-district honors for the 2021 season. Farmersville football improved in 2021 but were unable to make the playoffs, finishing fifth in their district with a 3-7 overall record. Victories for the Farmers this season...
After a series of tough finishes last year, the Farmersville girls soccer team has undergone changes during the offseason. The team finished 2-12 in district play and 7-16 overall in 2021, having lost 11 of their last 12 games to end up seventh in the standings. Coach...
The Lady Farmers struggled on offense against Emory Rains Tuesday night in a 46-31 loss. In their first game in two weeks, Farmersville (5-3) fell behind earl, They trailed 11-6 at the end of the first quarter and 22-11 at halftime. The Lady Farmers responded well in...
The Farmersville High School bass fishing team won their first tournament in program history Saturday, Dec. 4. The Farmers had two of the top-10 finishers out of 209 total boats at the Lake Lewisville North Division Tournament. They also won the School Champion Trophy...
Education
The Farmersville ISD Board of Trustees formally approved the 2024-2025 school district budget and employee compensation plan presented by Assistant Superintendent/CFO Anna Baker Monday night. Before the unanimous vote, a public hearing was held during the Monday, June...
Farmersville Junior High is celebrating a hard earned victory as their counselor Brandi Moore received a high achievement with the CREST award. The Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas or CREST award is sponsored by the Texas School Counselor...
Ashley Holland's fifth grade class builds a tower in the science lab at the Intermediate School. See this photo and more including the fourth six weeks' honor roll page inside this week's edition! To see the e-Edition of the honor roll click here.
Collin County 4H Club members Ty Rolen, Shayna Cooper and Shelby Hill of Farmersville were recognized for Herdmanship at San Angelo for keeping their stall area clean and organized.
Whitney Fuller showing her Cow Calf pair. T-Bolt Lois Lane and her Heifer Calf RWR Miss Pepper Potts (being shown by Austin Evans). Together they took First Place in the Santa Gertrudis Winter Senior Heifer class at the Houston Livestock Show. For more Bland FFA...
Life & Style
To purchase books, read grief-related articles, donate or signup for a class visit bravepenny.org Grief is a complicated and personal process that has no timeline. And for survivors of any type of loss, it can often be difficult to navigate without the proper positive...
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Opinion
By Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas School’s out and summer is here, so take some time with your family to enjoy the slow life. Traditionally, this is a time for families to get together and relax before the start of a new school year. Make it a priority to...
By Ed Stuart Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part column. At a time some years ago in a little town not so very different from Farmersville, except much smaller, there lived a harmless old man named Truman who drove an ancient pickup that had been hit on...
The Taste of Farmersville was cancelled due to heavy rain and lightning May 23rd. However the spirit of the First United Methodist Church was not dampened. Sunday, May 24, the church gave a fish fry and honored our heroes past and present. Veterans and families were...
