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Funeral ledgers discovered beneath Hurst’s Fielder-Baker Funeral Home, in July 2024. They have been digitized and are now accessible through UNT’s Portal to Texas History. Courtesy photo For more than a century, the names of North Texas residents recorded in fragile...
With the filing date closed as of last Friday, Feb. 14, there’s a clearer picture of which elections will take place on Saturday, May 3. In Farmersville, Russ Chandler has filed for re-election to Place 2 and Tonya Fox has filed for Place 5 on city council. Both are...
The Farmersville Historical Society is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual Spring Luncheon, an event that serves as the organization’s primary fundraiser for the year. Set for Saturday, March 15, this year’s luncheon will embrace a Kentucky Derby-inspired...
A string of felony convictions has led to a 47-year sentence for a Farmersville man found guilty of drug dealing, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said. Mike Douglas Stoker, 44, was sentenced for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine after a...
The Farmersville Police Department reported a significant rise in calls for service and certain crime statistics in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to newly released data. Calls for service in 2024 reached 9,178, marking an increase from 6,134 in 2023....
Sports
Farmersville junior Breelynn Pollard placed second in the District 13-4A cross country meet with a time of By David Wolman [email protected] For the third consecutive season, the Farmersville boys cross country team has qualified for the regional meet. The...
After falling behind in the first quarter, the Farmers couldn’t find the end zone en route to a 48-15 road loss to Krum Key Play of the Game: Krum recovers fumble near endzone Near the end of the second quarter, Farmersville was driving in opposing territory, trailing...
Originally scheduled to attend North Hopkins, the Farmersville cross country teams instead traveled to Mineola to compete Friday, Sept. 3. For the second consecutive week, Aubrey Varner was the top finisher, ending up 8th overall (14:34). Varner improved her time from...
With one week left until district play, the Lady Farmers have established themselves as a top-tier program. Through the first 24 games, Farmersville has one of its best starts to any season. Since losing to Royse City in the first tournament of the year, the Lady...
After two straight games at home, the Farmers experience their first road test of the year, traveling to Krum to face the Bobcats. Here are three keys to a Farmersville victory over Krum: Rely on Tidwell and Chairez Through their first two games of the season, coach...
Education
Farmersville ISD Superintendent Michael French has been busy visiting local establishments and nonprofits answering questions and explaining details related to the proposed $98 million bond package that will be on the May 4 ballot. On a rainy Saturday, April 20,...
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...
From Staff Reports [email protected] The photography department at Collin College will present student work in the annual Photography Scholarship Exhibition entitled “Pathways.” The exhibition runs from July 16 to Aug. 19 at THE ARTS gallery and features the work of...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Award-winning composer and alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa will be the special guest at this year’s Texas All-Star Jazz Camp. The camp, which features free nightly concerts, is from Sunday to Saturday, July 18-24 at...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Students interested in the new Competency-Based Business Management Certificate Program being offered at Collin College this fall can attend an information session from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 9 at the Preston Ridge...
Life & Style
Amid a global pandemic, as the world faced fears, frustration, and more than a little bit of boredom, Gwen Snyder thought it would be a good idea to start a theater company. “The arts give you an opportunity outside of your paying job to laugh, to cry, and have a...
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Opinion
Columnist John Moore still enjoys the old radio and TV shows, even though they went off the air decades ago. Courtesy John Moore My father used to talk about radio programs a lot. The Lone Ranger. Lum and Abner. Amos and Andy. Edgar Bergen. People tend to talk about...
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