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Tax payment delays draw scrutiny

Tax payment delays draw scrutiny

An agenda item intended for routine approval Monday afternoon became the subject of a lengthy discussion among Collin County commissioners and Tax Assessor-Collector Scott Grigg. The discussion focused on how Grigg’s office processes checks delivered by residents...

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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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Crisis Response Team serves first responders

Crisis Response Team serves first responders

Farmersville’s Crisis Response Team has made a major impact on the quality of emergency response, the city council learned at its Jan. 15 regular meeting. The report on the team came from Farmersville Fire Captain Jo­seph Brigandi, who has led the CRT since its...

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Candidate files for mayor

Candidate files for mayor

Filings for a place on the May 2 Farmer­sville city government election have been open for a week and one candidate, Bryon Wiebold, has thrown his hat into the ring for the office of mayor. Farmersville voters will select a mayor and two members of the city council...

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2019 crime stats reflect growth

2019 crime stats reflect growth

Farmersville competes in Highway 5 Showcase It was the end of tournament season for Farmersville boys and girls soccer. They were part of the fifth annual Highway 5 Showcase at Anna and Melissa. The Lady Farmers (3-3-3 as of Monday, Jan. 20) went (1-0-3 with a win...

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One last tourney

One last tourney

Farmersville competes in Highway 5 Showcase It was the end of tournament season for Farmersville boys and girls soccer. They were part of the fifth annual Highway 5 Showcase at Anna and Melissa. The Lady Farmers (3-3-3 as of Monday, Jan. 20) went (1-0-3 with a win...

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