The Farmersville Times

01/10/2025

The highly anticipated “Best of 2025” Readers’ Choice Poll, hosted by C&S Media Publications, is officially underway! This year’s competition, celebrating the finest businesses, services, and dining options across Eastern Collin County, promises to highlight what makes our communities shine....

01/08/2025

As New Year’s Day 2024 approached, millions of individuals were preparing to make changes they hoped would improve their fitness. In a Forbes Health/One Poll survey of 1,000 adults in the months leading up to the start of 2024, nearly half (48 percent) of respondents indicated improving their phys...

01/07/2025

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Equine therapy program to aid incarcerated, non-violent veterans Judge John Roach, left, Pat Puckett and Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner, at the first session of the VALOR/Collin County Sheriff’s Office Equine Therapy Program in October 2024. In December, the CCSO held its second session with pl...

01/06/2025

The intersection at State Hwy. 78 and Highway 205 in Lavon is often a frequent choke point due to the traffic signal and congestion. Northbound traffic is often backed up for one mile or more at night. With the population of Collin County expected to top 3 million in the next 30 years, engineers are...

01/06/2025

Don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard and celebrate the best of our community. The Best of Farmersville ballot is now open!

All eligible online ballots must include a valid name, address, phone number and email and have eight (8) or more categories completed. Only one ballot per email per week. Voting ends February 3, 2025. By participating in the 2025 Best Of Readers’ Choice Awards, voters agree to be bound by these v...

01/04/2025

I’m fairly certain my dreams have a drug dealer. What is it with dreams? Sleep is supposed to be an 8-hour window (mine’s never that long) when we rest, regenerate, and arise feeling as refreshed as the person in the Folger’s commercial who throws back the covers and stretches with a smile bef...

01/03/2025

The Farmersville Fire Department received new life-saving equipment in December, adding another layer of protection for its firefighters and residents. Courtesy FFD The recent addition of new lifesaving equipment will now provide another level of protection to the Farmersville Fire Department and it...

01/02/2025

Apply in person at 1318 CR 655, Farmersville, TX 75442 or email resume to [email protected].

12/31/2024

12/30/2024

Karla Valdez and Emilia Martinez parked their car on the field across from the CBTx bank and Farmersville Parkway to experience the solar eclipse. As we close out these last days of 2024, Farmersville residents can look back on a year filled with moments that celebrated community and tradition. From...

12/27/2024

The city welcomed new Mayor Craig Overstreet, along with his wife and family, in May 2024. As 2024 draws to a close, Farmersville residents can look back on a year marked by transformative decisions, community milestones and spirited debates. From ambitious infrastructure plans to heartfelt tributes...

12/26/2024

FHS won big in March after sending 10 Robotics teams to State. Teams 75442A. 75442X, 75442N, 75442W and 75442R were able to secure seven awards and three banners at the State competition in 2024. Courtesy art Farmersville ISD experienced a transformative year in 2024, marked by notable achievements,...

12/25/2024

One tradition Sonia Duggan kept is gifting a unique ornament to my children the night we decorate the tree. Her childhood ornaments—each a small, tangible reminder of her parents’ love—now hang alongside the ornaments her sons have received since they were born. Courtesy Sonia Duggan season. T...