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Collin County shelter reduces stray animal hold time

Collin County shelter reduces stray animal hold time

Collin County Animal Services will no longer hold certain stray or impounded animals for five days before making a placement decision. The Collin County Commissioners court voted Monday, May 11, to approve a request from Misty Brown, manager of the county’s animal...

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Historical retrospective entertains luncheon guests

Historical retrospective entertains luncheon guests

Historian Pat Rodgers The Farmersville Historical Society threw down a wild west themed affair worthy of multiple photo ops as they raised funds to continue its mission to restore and maintain the city’s historic Bain-Honaker House and special projects. This year’s...

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Marking history

Marking history

Collin County resident awarded with Yellow Rose of Texas Farmersville resident Linda Hess has made her mark on Collin County by documenting its history for over two decades. Hess’ dedication as a Collin County Historical Commission (CCHC) member and volunteer earned...

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Give where you live

Give where you live

Local nonprofits need your support on North Texas Giving Day Heavenly Hooves in Farmersville offers equine therapy for children with disabilities free of charge. The nonprofit is raising funds to build a covered arena. Courtesy  photo Supporting a favorite local...

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From Vegas Strip to rural Texas

From Vegas Strip to rural Texas

In-Sync picked to rehome exotic cats Timba, a 9-year-old white lion, took part in the Saturday, July 8, Watermelon Bash at In-Sync Exotics where he now lives with his “Vegas family” and 75 other exotic cats. Photo by Tammy Spencer/In-Sync Exotic  Two months ago,...

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Local nonprofit supports those embracing grief

Local nonprofit supports those embracing grief

To purchase books, read grief-related articles, donate or signup for a class visit bravepenny.org Grief is a complicated and personal process that has no timeline. And for survivors of any type of loss, it can often be difficult to navigate without the proper positive...

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Sheriff hopes to aid inmates with IGNITE program

Sheriff hopes to aid inmates with IGNITE program

Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner, right, with Sheriff Chris Swanson of Genesee County, Michigan. Swanson developed the IGNITE program for inmates in 2020. Sheriff Jim Skinner wants to reduce recidivism rates among Collin County jail inmates by offering a program...

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