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AHG Troops develop lifelong skills in girls

AHG Troops develop lifelong skills in girls

Lily Fortenberry of Princeton is a member of AHG Troop TX0131. Courtesy photo For more than 30 years, American Heritage Girls troops across the country have led girls ages 5 to 18 on a journey of faith, service and fun. The Christ-centered program develops character...

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Senior Center offers fellowship, fun

Senior Center offers fellowship, fun

If you’re a senior citizen looking to socialize, eat, and perhaps play some Bingo or 42, check out the Farmersville Senior Center. Senior Center Social Director Cathy Strong says the center has weekly activities for everyone to enjoy. If getting limber and perhaps...

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FISD conducts first round of interviews

FISD conducts first round of interviews

Farmersville ISD is a step clos­er to having a new superintendent. Trustees conducted eight in­terviews between three meetings held Feb. 10-12. According to Board President Tony Gray, the board hopes to use the interviews to narrow their search down to two or three...

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Stanford estate donates $150K

Stanford estate donates $150K

 Thanks to a generous dona­tion, a few Farmersville students will have some help with their post-graduation plans. The James “Shug” Stanford estate donated $150,000 to the Farmersville ISD Ex-Students’ Association. Francis Hickman, treasure of the association,...

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Wallace named Police Officer of the Year

Wallace named Police Officer of the Year

Like a lot of adults, Chris Wallace arrived at his current profession with a couple of stops along the way. Wallace is Farmersville Po­lice Department’s 2019 Police Officer of the Year. For the full story, see the Jan. 30 issue or subscribe online Chad Engbrock •...

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Superintendent search moves forward

Superintendent search moves forward

Farmersville ISD has offi­cially ended the first stage of the superintendent search. Trustees finished reviewing applications Thursday, Jan. 23 – the same day as their board meeting – and will begin the first round of interviews Feb. 10 to 15. For the full story, see...

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Lady Farmers top four in 13-4A rankings

Lady Farmers top four in 13-4A rankings

Lady Farmer basketball is sitting pretty at the end of the first round of District 13-4A. They were tied for second place with Crandall at 3-2. Sunnyvale led the charge at 5-0, and each 2-3 for fourth were Caddo Mills and Com­munity. Ford stood last at 0-5....

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Local ranch brings farm to table

Local ranch brings farm to table

If you’ve made a commitment to eat healthier in the new year and are looking for local food source outside a grocery store, Rockin SJS Farm in Farmersville just might be the place. Run by Scott and Jane Sandifeer, this family-run farm/ranch breeds Pied­montese beef...

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