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After 20 years of planning and four years of construction, Texas’ first major reservoir to be built in more than three decades glistens in the sun as a recreational beacon. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), based in Wylie, owns and operates Bois d’Arc...
Once again, Collin County property values are generally higher, according to 2024 certified estimated taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). However, the average market value of homes decreased slightly in the city of Farmersville and...
The Farmersville Fire Department has been without its two major pieces of firefighting equipment. Residents, though, shouldn’t worry about whether the city’s emergency response capability has been compromised, according to Fire Chief Gregg Massey. The fire...
Farmersville ISD voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition A, a $98 million bond proposal to expand the district’s facilities. Voters cast ballots in favor of the proposition 774 to 394, with 751 of the total 1,168 votes cast early or by mail. Election day turnout on...
Election results have just been reported by 100% of Collin County precincts for today’s local elections. Farmersville ISD voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition A, a $98 million bond proposal to expand the district’s facilities. Of the 1,168 votes cast, 774 (66.27%)...
Sports
Jordan Fuller (1) is fired up after getting out of a jam in Farmersville’s series-clinching victory over Canton on Saturday. The Farmers won of two of three to advance to the area round of the playoffs. (Austin Smith/The Farmersville Times) (More Photos) Pitching,...
The Farmersville softball girls made easy work of the bi-district matchup last week with Kaufman in town. The two-game sweep saw the Lady Farmers advance to the area round, where took on Van this week. (Austin Smith/The Farmersville Times) (More Photos) The...
The Farmersville boys powerlifting team took home the crown last weekend at the Region VI Division II Powerlifting Meet, edging Celina by two points for the title. In addition, four lifters will be heading to the Class 4A State Meet. (Courtesy Photo) Each of...
For the 25th year, the Farmersville Rotary Club is hosting its annual Bob Tedford Memorial Golf Classic, the clubs’ only major fundraiser. This year’s tourney is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, at Wylie’s Woodbridge Golf Course and the deadline for registration is...
The Farmersville baseball team took part in their first tournament of the season last week in Mesquite. There, the Farmers won two of their four games, tabbing victories over Mesquite and Grand Prairie. Austin Smith/The Farmersville Times MESQUITE - The Farmersville...
Education
This week’s school board meeting was short but sweet for Farmersville ISD administrators. Following approval of the consent agenda at the Monday, April 29 board meeting without any discussion, trustees convened for a brief closed session to discuss contracts for...
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,...
Growth in housing and student enrollment are the two primary reasons Farmersville ISD is asking voters to approve a $98 million bond package at the May 4 election, which will also determine local political races as well. According to statistics from the Texas...
Farmersville ISD was one of three North Central Texas school districts, along with a local college, to receive a JET Grant last week from the Texas Workforce Commission. The district was awarded $330,362 in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant funds Friday, April...
Farmersville mother, PD, FD, ISD talk fentanyl Amid a national opioid crisis gripping the U.S., the escalating dangers and pervasive effects on teenagers have become a focal point of concern, prompting urgent calls for action and awareness. Most recently, Collin...
Life & Style
Mother’s Day is a special time for children to show their appreciation for their mothers, grandmothers and the other special women in their lives. Older children typically are capable of designing their own Mother’s Day crafts or even shopping for gifts for Mom, while...
Plastic waste is polluting ecosystems, affecting health In the bustling urban landscape of modern America lies a problem that’s as pervasive as it is pernicious: plastic waste. And despite the concerted efforts to recycle paper, cardboard and metals, plastic continues...
After a whirlwind of wedding festivities, it’s no wonder why so many couples look forward to their honeymoons and the opportunity to escape, unwind and celebrate the beginning of their life together. But with so many destinations, activities and logistics to consider,...
The heart is a vital component of the human body that beats an average of 100,000 timer per day, pumping blood throughout your body, fueling every movement and thought. Taking care of this essential organ isn’t just about avoiding unhealthy habits; it’s also...
Social activity helps seniors when it comes to exercise Overcoming the lack of motivation to exercise is a common challenge, affecting people of all ages, including seniors. Recent studies are a testament to that difficulty. In a 2021 survey from the global fitness...
Opinion
In the South, we believed with all of our hearts what we were told when we were children. Even if it was wrong. In the 1960s, the RCA color console TV my family had on Beech Street in Ashdown, Arkansas, could make you go blind. It could if you believed what our mom...
Back in the 60s, some American college kids protested the Vietnam War, but mostly, they conducted sit-ins. Few protests were violent. Other American college kids would have contests to see how many of them they could cram into a Volkswagen. Today, some college kids...
As a child growing up in Ashdown, Arkansas, we had two main grocery stores. Shur-Way and Piggly Wiggly. Or as my dad called it, “Hoggly Woggly.” A trip to the store was like each TV commercial had come to life. Advertising agencies at the time were very good at what...
My wife and I are scheduled for an Alaskan cruise in the fall. By all accounts, it’s something to which we should look forward. I’ve been told the same thing about other trips, including a Vegas excursion that included a stay at a strip motel that still had beds that...
Recently, I saw something I haven’t seen in many years. A young man driving a car he was fixing up. It was an older Mustang. By older I mean a 90’s model. The car had spots of primer, there were a few dents, and the exhaust system appeared to be loose. By John Moore...
