Gordon Swartz forces a North Lamar to whiff on a tackle. Farmersville defeated North Lamar, 48-41, in a game that was called after the third quarter because of an electrical outage. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media PARIS — For three quarters Friday night, the...
Superintendent talks growth, bond work at luncheon
The James G. “Shug” Stanford Multi-Purpose Facility was completed in October 2023 thanks to the 2021 bond. The tasks awaiting Farmersville Independent School District Superintendent Micheal French seemingly never end, French told the Farmersville Rotary Club, but he...
New chamber director, new vision
Christi Houston is the new executive director of the Farmersville Chamber of Commerce. Christi Houston didn’t have to move far to find a nearly perfect job. The Farmersville resident is the new executive director of the Farmersville Chamber of Commerce, leaving a...
New Habitat CEO ramps up building
Shonda Schaefer, right, newly appointed CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Collin County, consults with Construction Manager Rosa Garcia at the home being built in Princeton. Shonda Schaefer has been on her new job as chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity of...
Congressman delivers message to Rotarians
U.S. Rep. Keith Self, center, talks to John Kanelis, a Farmersville Rotary Club member, at the Tuesday, July 16, luncheon. U.S. Rep. Keith Self came to Farmersville to inform his constituents that his staff is there to serve them on any matter dealing with federal...
Celebrating 25 years of leadership
The Rev. Bart Barber was celebrated for his 25 years of service as the lead pastor of First Baptist Church Farmersville Sunday, July 7. The Rev. Bart Barber has been preaching the Gospel to his Farmersville flock for 25 years. On Sunday, July 7, they gathered to offer...
Resident feedback on parks helpful
The park adjacent to the Onion Shed received a bridge update in the last year. Farmersville residents have voiced their opinions on the municipal park system, providing crucial feedback that will shape the future of local parks and recreation. Bryan “Woody” Woods, the...
New life planned for historic school
The Welford School Project Committee, from left, Kristi Mondy, Les Cooks, Karen Haynes, Cynthia Clark and Benny Mondy Saturday, June 22 at a special event held to reveal plans for the future of The Welford School. Not pictured is James Jones. Welford School opened its...
Duo plans documentary to capture Audie Murphy’s legacy
Patrick Baumann, left, of Stosswihr, France, and French filmmaker Christian Monzinger discuss plans for the Audie Murphy documentary at the Heritage Museum last week. Patrick Baumann has a story to tell. It involves a young North Texan who on Jan. 26,1945 exhibited an...