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Governor calls special session; Democrats still absent

Governor calls special session; Democrats still absent

The Texas Legislature’s spe­cial session was to have con­vened Saturday, as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. outlined 17 items he wants lawmakers to address. “The Texas Legislature achieved a great deal during the 87th Legislative Session, and they have a responsibility to...

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Farmersville wins season opener against Bonham

Farmersville wins season opener against Bonham

Volleyball action returned yesterday to Farmersville, as the Lady Farmers opened the season at home against Bonham. Farmersville was able to capture the first win of the year, sweeping the Lady Warriors 25-9, 25-19, 25-15. Thoughts from Coach Harold Davis “I’m very...

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Rural America needs sound, predictable tax policy

Rural America needs sound, predictable tax policy

They say that nothing is certain in life ex­cept death and taxes. While those two certainties are undeniable, we need to make sure that family-owned busi­nesses, including farms and ranches, aren’t taxed to death. Texas boasts more than 248,000 farming and ranch­ing...

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IOOF Cemetery announces Tree of Angels program

IOOF Cemetery announces Tree of Angels program

Farmersville is home to the IOOF Cemetery, a his­toric cemetery built in 1875 by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Over the years, the cem­etery has required mainte­nance, including landscap­ing. In fact, many of the cemetery’s old trees have died or been severely...

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Farmersville ISD schools start Aug. 17

Farmersville ISD schools start Aug. 17

Standing in the midday sun, Farmersville High School band director Scott Cross is not only sweating, he’s breathing a sigh of relief. Leading the Farmers through their early morning marching drills, Cross is glad that heat is their biggest obstacle. Less than a month...

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FHS band prepares for upcoming season

FHS band prepares for upcoming season

Standing in the midday sun, Farmersville High School band director Scott Cross is not only sweating, he’s breathing a sigh of relief. Leading the Farmers through their early morning marching drills, Cross is glad that heat is their biggest obstacle. Less than a month...

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Collin College campus ready for fall classes

Collin College campus ready for fall classes

Collin College’s Farmersville Campus is ready for its Aug. 23 fall semester start date – which is just a few weeks away. The campus opened its doors quietly — months ahead of schedule — for students in March. Under the direction of Mark Smith, the campus provost, and...

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Senior Center plans reopening

Senior Center plans reopening

A building where senior resi­dents of Farmersville — and others as well — gather for refreshments, food, fun and fellowship is inching closer to­ward reopening. The Farmersville Senior Citi­zens Center, at 209 Orange Street, fell victim to the coronavirus pandemic...

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