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Lane Smith McDonald Cauthen

Lane Smith McDonald Cauthen

Mrs. Lane Smith McDonald Cauthen, 85, of Farmersville, passed away June 17, 2026. Born May 28, 1941, in Farmersville to Tommie C. and Madge (Currin) Smith, Lane lived a life defined by faith, service and compassion. She graduated from Farmersville High School and East...

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Grant program will provide fire suppression

Grant program will provide fire suppression

The Farmersville Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) has approved a new grant program aimed at helping downtown businesses install fire suppression systems. The FEDC board voted to launch a funding initiative on Wednesday, March 5. The grant, which was initially...

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The best radio reception

The best radio reception

It was Flag Day 1987. I was opening the mic for the first time as a new announcer on KTBB AM 600. It was the early part of my radio journey, and I was excited to be moving up in the industry. KTBB was the second radio station to be licensed in Tyler, Texas. A station...

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City follows Gov. Abbott’s lead in reopening

City follows Gov. Abbott’s lead in reopening

Surge in cases expected to continue in D-FW Last Friday marked the third and final stage of Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan Open Texas which was unveiled on Jun. 3. Stage 3 includes opening amusement parks and carnivals at 50 percent capacity in counties with more than 1,000...

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District welcomes new administrators

District welcomes new administrators

Farmersville ISD welcomed three new employees to the administrative team earlier this month. Anna Baker is the new Executive Director Chief Financial Officer, Jason Gomez is the new Deputy Superintendent and Micah Taylor is the new Assistant Superintendent for...

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Farmersville player selected for all-star game

Farmersville player selected for all-star game

The Farmersville Lady Farmers have enjoyed prolific success over the past few seasons. A huge part of that is credited to Reese Fetty, a senior this coming year.  She was picked to participate in the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) 1A-4A Red-Blue All-Star...

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Farmers and Fleas reopens July 4

Farmers and Fleas reopens July 4

After months of no activity at the Onion Shed due to COVID-19, one regular event will be returning to downtown Farmersville. Farmer & Fleas, the popular outdoor monthly market, will return July 4 in its regular space with lots of vendors to serve customers. For...

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Volunteer fireman charged with arson

Volunteer fireman charged with arson

A volunteer with the Westminster and Blue Ridge fire departments was arrested by Collin County deputies over the weekend in connection with several fires he is suspected of starting. Booked into Collin County Detention Center on an arson charge was Dylan Joseph Ima,...

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Farmersville soldier remembered with portrait

Farmersville soldier remembered with portrait

The portrait of a fourth Farm­ersville military veteran who died in service to his country was dedicated last month as part of the Fallen Warriors Project at Collin County Courthouse in McKinney. Honored was Vernon Hubert Jackson, a 25-year-old army sergeant who died...

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