Tips to keep kids safe from hot car deaths
Fifty-two children died in hot cars nationwide in 2018 of pediatric vehicular heatstroke — more than any other year on record in the past 20 years. Experts say that these tragic deaths are entirely...
View ArticleKeep summer road trips safe
When the outdoors beckons, road trips can be the perfect way to see the countryside, escape the routine of daily life and enjoy short vacations. When taking to the open road, it is important to focus...
View ArticlePure vs. generic: Stanford University selects white Bengal tiger for study
A Wylie-based “big cat” is taking the world by storm, one gene at a time. Kylo Ren, a white Bengal tiger housed at In-Sync Exotics in Wylie, was born in March 2018, less than two months after his...
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Nonprofit brings life back to grave markers
Wylie resident Kirstin Dodd-Schubert takes a small brush to start cleaning a grave marker at a cemetery. (Joe Reavis/The Farmersville Times) Armed with cleaning solutions, brushes and elbow grease,...
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Chamber prepares for Casino night
The Farmersville Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Casino Night in August. (Courtesy photo) The Farmersville Chamber of Commerce is hard at work preparing for its annual Casino Night. The event...
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Enjoy a safe, happy Independence Day
Independence Day is a time for family fun, delicious treats and of course, fireworks. However, safety is paramount when shooting off fireworks. (Courtesy photo) Independence Day is a celebration of the...
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Fourth of July pet safety: Fireworks, barbeques, mosquitos, oh my!
Be kind to pets on July 4. Leave them at home when attending firework shows. (Courtesy art) Many of us celebrate our nation’s Independence Day by barbecuing, relaxing with loved ones, and watching the...
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Paws and travel: Pet-friendly hotels offer amenities for the whole family
There are plenty of pet-friendly hotels, some even for pet owners with dogs over 40 pounds, open to those traveling for business or vacation. (Courtesy photo) Are you ready to take a getaway but the...
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Summer Reading Club now underway
Summer Reading Club in Farmersville is now underway. (Courtesy photo) The weekly reading club, sponsored by The Farmersville Times, will be held at 2 p.m. each Wednesday July 10 through Aug. 7. The...
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The benefits of a balanced microbiome
The importance of a dog’s gut microbiome and the consequences if it were to become altered or imbalanced is important. (Courtesy photo) The term “gut microbiome” is often used to refer to all the...
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Summer Reading Club continues
Summer Reading Club in Farmersville is now underway. (Courtesy photo) The weekly reading club, sponsored by The Farmersville Times, will be held at 2 p.m. each Wednesday July 10 through Aug. 7. The...
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Chemical-free options for managing mosquitoes in your landscape
It’s time to get outside and enjoy summer BBQs, gardening, hikes and much more. Don’t let mosquitoes keep you inside; Instead enlist these chemical-free strategies to manage these pests in your...
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Kids should play outside more
Outdoor play is necessary for healthy child development, according to The Genius of Play. (Courtesy photo) Whether it’s dance lessons, computer projects, art class or yoga, kids these days are busy...
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Five ways to combat mosquito biting
Mosquito prevention is paramount with the amount of rain and high temperatures that North Texas is seeing. (Courtesy photo) With such a wet spring, that can only mean one thing: mosquito season is in...
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LEGO exhibit open through Sept. 2 at Perot Museum
The Art of the Bricks Lego exhibit has been extended until Sept. 2 in Dallas at the Perot Museum. (Courtesy photo) Visitors will get a few extra weeks to check out what CNN has named one of the world’s...
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Pastor celebrates 20th year leading FBC Farmersville
Pastor Bart Barber, center, has served at the First Baptist Church of Farmersville for 20 years. Serving alongside him are, from left, former FBC music minister John Foster, FBC Youth Minister Tracy...
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Farmers and Fleas still jumping after 15 years
A wide variety of fruits and veggies are available at Farmers and Fleas each month. (file photo) This past Saturday, Farmers and Fleas celebrated its 15th anniversary of offering locals a chance to...
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Multiple doses of disease prevention
The CDC recommends getting 29 doses of nine vaccines (plus a yearly flu shot after a child is six months old) for kids aged 0 to six. (File Photo) Car seats, strollers, cribs, breast or bottle feed,...
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County veteran agencies receive grants
A wide variety of Collin County veteran agencies recently received grants from the Texas Veterans Commission’s Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. (Courtesy photo) Collin County agencies that aid veterans...
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City to begin streaming meetings
In October the Farmersville City Council will begin streaming city council meetings. (Courtesy photo) A lengthy city council meeting resulted in more transparency for Farmersville citizens. Council...
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