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Food pantries like City on a Hill and Farmersville Outreach Alliance offer assistance to families in the 75442 zip code. Donations are also needed. File art Families in need of assistance this summer have several options available, beginning with Farmersville ISD’s...
The Farmersville Heritage Museum is participating in the Collin County Museum Patch Quest in honor of America’s 250th birthday. Courtesy photo Museums throughout Collin County are offering a unique way to celebrate America 250. The Collin County Museum Patch Quest...
Authorities rescued 89 children and made 276 arrests on child exploitation arrests during a two-month coordinated law enforcement effort, the FBI’s Dallas office said. Operation Soteria Shield 2026 was conducted in March and April by FBI’s North Texas Child...
Application filing ends June 26 Collin College is seeking applicants to fill the Place 8 seat on its Board of Trustees following the retirement of founding trustee and Farmersville resident Robert “Bob” Collins after 41 years of service. To be eligible for...
Commissioners of Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1 are considering three possible tax rates to fund firefighting in the 75.5 square miles of unincorporated county land in the district. During the board’s Tuesday, May 26, meeting, ESD Commissioner Linda...
Sports
Farmersville football players run during a drill in the strength and conditioning program on June 2. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Participation in the Farmersville summer strength and conditioning and football skills...
Farmersville alum Conner Bakken became the first boys powerlifting from his school to win a state title in his sport. Bakken won first place in the THSPA Class 4A state meet in the 123-pound division. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Farmersville senior Gordon Swartz was a two-way standout for the Farmers football team. He tackles a Wills Point ball carrier during a 48-0 victory for Farmersville on Sept. 19. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville...
Farmersville senior catcher Jacey Wheaton was recently tabbed the District 13-4A Catcher of the Year. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] With the season over, coaches in District 13-4A recently cast their votes for the...
Farmersville sophomore first baseman Will Shirley has been chosen to the District 13-4A first team for baseball. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Farmersville baseball team showed a lot of resolve this season, using a...
Education
Returning student registration for the 2026-27 school year in Farmersville ISD will open in July as the district prepares to transition to a new student information system. District officials announced that parents and guardians of returning students will receive...
Members of the Farmersville High School Class of 2026 celebrate the conclusion of commencement ceremonies Tuesday, May 19, by tossing their caps into the air at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen. Photo Tina Lopez/The Farmersville Times The Farmersville...
Farmersville ISD is launching a new full-time virtual honors program designed for academically advanced students in grades 7-12, offering a flexible online learning model paired with expanded Advanced Placement, dual-credit and career training opportunities. The new...
Students gather around the front porch of the Bain-Honaker House before starting their 1900s Day field trip Tuesday, May 12. During the annual event for fourth grade Farmersville Intermediate School students, Farmersville Historical Society volunteers teach how to...
About 1,400 graduates of Collin College will receive their degrees at two separate commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 15. Both events will be held at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road, in Allen. At 11 a.m., the ceremony will celebrate...
Life & Style
Are you tired of the heat and ready to abandon the concrete jungle for a few days with your family? Fill up your car, pack up your kids and check out some of the great state and national parks located in Arkansas. The state’s natural beauty and its history are a...
By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...
Getty images Longer days and lighter schedules make summer perfect for relaxing, having fun outdoors and spending time with loved ones. However, more physical activity and time spent in the sun can also translate to increased health and safety risks. As you and your...
Simple lifestyle changes may help improve rest, overall wellness By Carrie Dunlea A good night’s sleep can make all the difference between starting the day energized and focused or dragging through it feeling irritable, distracted and exhausted. Yet for many people,...
Where to travel before Summer crowds hit By Carrie Dunlea May sits in a sweet spot on the travel calendar — that fleeting window when spring is still in full bloom, temperatures are comfortable across much of the country and summer crowds haven’t yet arrived in force....
Opinion
Columnist John Moore's great grandfather, Thornton Parmer Moore, is pictured circa 1935 in his blacksmith shop. Like most of the era, he made just about everything he needed. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com As a kid, I often heard the...
Columnist John Moore spent most Saturday nights of his childhood watching the adults play cards and drink lots of coffee. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In 868 A.D., according to Chinese historical records, a princess was said to have...
Columnist John Moore wonders if we can stop the rain we started. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Back in 2011, it didn’t rain. It didn’t rain for a long, long time. It didn’t rain for so long that fires began to pop up where I live. One...
Dozens of Texas wind projects have been halted because the Department of Defense has not approved the federal permits required for them to move forward, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Data from the American Clean Power Association indicate that the state...
Columnist John Moore has played guitar since he was eight. The Doobie Brothers helped remind him of why he still plays. Photo John Moore When I first picked up a guitar in 1970, my fingers didn’t make the sounds I wanted to hear. But I knew that if I kept trying, I...
