For the 27th year, the Farmersville Rotary Club is hosting its annual Bob Tedford Memorial Golf Classic, the club’s only major fundraiser. This year’s tournament is scheduled for Friday, May 22, at Wylie’s Woodbridge Golf Course, and the registration deadline is...
The 87th Texas Legislative session ended May 31 after Texas Democrats staged a walkout that dissolved the quorum needed for a vote, killing Senate Bill 7, known as the Election Integrity Protection Act. If passed, the bill would have set uniform early voting hours,...
Over the last four years, Farmersville High School valedictorian Alex Brooks and salutatorian Kylie Self have traveled similar paths, finding success in both the classroom and on the athletic field. As participants in varsity sports throughout their high school...
After a disappointing 2020 season, the Farmersville football team is eager and ready to hit the field this summer as they prepare to right the ship this year under a new coaching staff. Coming off of a playoff berth the season before, the Farmers were hopeful that...
Throughout the U.S., little box-like structures are popping up in neighborhoods, parks and school – anywhere people gather – to offer free reading material. For many, those little boxes packed with books hold the key to promoting literacy for children and adults who...
The city of Farmersville is leading the charge to get the city spruced up by hosting its annual citywide clean up day on Saturday, June 26. The summer cleaning event will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Citizens of the community will need a photo I.D. to show proof of...
Farmersville ISD Police Chief Brian Alford resigned last week after serving as head of the department since May 2018. The school district’s director of communications, Corey Krick, released a statement last week. It read, “On Wednesday, May 26 the district became...
Building a fiber infrastructure that is both fast and reliable was discussed by city council last week. City Manager Ben White presented a possible city-owned and operated wireless fiber service that could provide up to 200-plus megabits per second and 4G/5G...
After a long and successful 2020-21 athletic season, Farmersville ISD held a special ceremony Thursday, May 20, to honor special players, handing out several awards for each team. Leading the event in awards were seniors Reese Fetty and Josh Hoar, each earning...
