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There’s a lot for voters to consider on the ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election. In the 3rd Congressional District, Rep. Keith Self, a Republican, is seeking his third term in the U.S. House. He is opposed by Evan Hunt, the Democratic nominee. ...
Farmersville’s 2026-27 budget process is nearing its conclusion, with the City Council scheduled to hear public comment and vote on the proposed budget and property tax rate Sept. 8. Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers at Farmersville City...
Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1 is proposing a property tax rate of 10 cents per $100 of taxable property value for the 2026 tax year, according to a notice of public hearing issued by the district. The district’s notice lists the proposed initial rate...
TxDOT proposes widening the present two-lane bridge across Lake Lavon to a six-lane span with 10-foot mixed-use paths on each side. There is no present funding for the project. Bob Wieland/C&S Media The Texas Department of Transportation is proposing a $230...
A car enthusiast polishes his car prior to the start of the car show last year. This year’s show is slated for 12-4 p.m. Saturday on the downtown square. File art Classic cars, custom builds and hot rods will take over Farmersville’s historic red brick streets...
Sports
Farmersville junior Cambrant Donaldson tips the ball around the hands of a Quinlan Ford defender Friday at Farmersville Arena. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] (Click on the link to view a photo gallery from the match:...
Offensive linemen for the Farmersville football team working on a blocking drill as offensive line coach John Searson observes Monday morning. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] With a red sky appearing from the east and the...
Farmersville senior midfielder Syah Surles finished second on the team in goal scoring as a junior. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Student-athletes at Farmersville High School are ready to make their mark and help lead the...
Farmersville’s Janiyla Craft smiles as she poses for pictures with the first-place medal that she won at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association Class 4A state meet in the 242-pound weight class division. Photo courtesy John Searson By David Wolman...
Golfers entering seventh through ninth grades participated in a youth golf camp last week at Farmersville High School. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Aspiring golfers who are entering fourth through ninth grades this...
Education
Farmersville Independent School District is welcoming families for the upcoming school year and providing enrollment guidance for Pre-Kindergarten students and transfer applicants. The district states a child is eligible for free Pre-K if the student is 4 years old on...
The School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) ensures public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices -- and that they improve these practices. According to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the system is...
Farmersville ISD welcomed a new trustee to its board Sept. 22 as the district also announced it received the highest possible rating on its annual state financial accountability report. The board administered the oath of office to Cynthia Craddock-Clark, who was...
The Texas Legislature has voted to eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, known as STAAR, and replace it with a new testing and accountability system designed to reduce pressure on students, give parents and teachers faster results and provide...
The Thrille of the Ville performs during halftime show at the season opener. The marching band’s current five-movement show is titled “The Hidden Kingdom” and explores the theme of insects and their day-to-day lives. Band and Color Guard members will hopefully debut...
Life & Style
The rusted water tower is one of the last visible reminders of the Princeton POW Camp, which briefly housed German prisoners of war during World War II. The Stories Collin County Forgot to Notice Every time I drive through Princeton, I pass the same brown sign. You...
Nothing captures the spirit of the holidays quite like handmade decorations — especially when they’re created by the smallest members of the family. Getting kids involved in decorating not only makes your home feel more festive but also gives them a sense of pride and...
Five Christmas cookie recipes that will be a hit at any cookie exchange are featured in the Life & Style section. Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies Makes 48 cookies 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3⁄4 cup peanut butter 1⁄3...
An increase in farm acreage, coupled with ongoing consumer demand and opportunities for new seed-improvement programs, signals a positive outlook for the Texas Christmas tree industry, according to a Texas A&M Forest Service expert. “The latest [USDA] census notes...
Want to buy something unique and meaningful this holiday season? Purchase a gift that supports a local nonprofit 1. Thank a veteran with a live, handmade balsam wreath. Each sponsorship goes toward a veteran’s wreath that will be placed on the headstone to honor all...
Opinion
The first man cave columnist John Moore experienced was his grandfather's blacksmith shop. Today, John has his own man cave. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In the North, dads have basements. In the South, they have shops. Both...
Columnist John Moore still has the license plate from his first car. A 1966 Ford Mustang. Photo: John Moore Lee Iacocca gave us two American classics: the Ford Mustang and the Chrysler minivan. The first was intended to compete with the Chevy Corvair Monza. The latter...
Columnist John Moore’s great grandmother had one cure for everything. He wishes she’d used Lavoris instead of Dr. Tichenor’s. When I was little, every time I got sick, I was fairly certain that every medication the adults dispensed was designed to kill me. Before the...
Columnist John Moore’s grandmothers kept candy dishes on their coffee tables. Orange slices were a common treat found inside them. Photo: John Moore From the 1940s through the 1970s, Southern grandmothers always had candy dishes on the living room coffee table. The...
Columnist John Moore's family has had the same vacuum cleaner since the Johnson Administration. His mother purchased it from a door-to-door salesman. Photo: John Moore/AI enhanced Today, someone at the front door is greeted by a doorbell camera. But the world was...
