The legacy of Farmersville’s most famous son will once again take center stage this weekend as Audie Murphy Day returns to downtown Farmersville. The annual celebration honoring World War II hero Audie Murphy and military veterans begins Friday, June 19, with special...
This week the media is focusing on Sunshine Week. It is a time to celebrate a free press and what it means for you and your community to have access to public information. Several weeks ago, I read a letter that should be shared with every community. While the message...
Farmersville captures Region 6 Div. 2 championship Farmersville emerged as the top boys powerlifting team following the Region 6 Div. 2 meet. The competition was held March 12 at Kennedale High School. state meet was originally scheduled for March 27 at the Taylor...
Driving into downtown Farmersville, the changes are apparent. Among the historic buildings and shops, new businesses are quietly appearing, adding new life and faces to the landscape. In 2000, the city of Farmerville and the Texas Main Street Program set in...
Former Farmersville City Councilman John Klostermann wants tourists to flock to the city and start hiking, riding and jogging along a trail that leads all the way to New Boston. Klostermann, who served on council from 2013 to 2017, told members March 10 that the...
School district administrators are in the midst of making decisions for an unprecedented situation. Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday, March 16 that STAAR testing would be waived this year. He’s also pushing for the U.S. Department of Education to waive federal...
For the last several seasons, fashionably long nails have been trending among celebrities including Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Gwen Stefani. Unfortunately, acrylic extensions and longer natural nails may harbor pathogens that could provide a “safe harbor” for...
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Farmersville ISD will extend school closures through Friday, April 3. “Our health officials report that cases are continuing to spread in the state, and an increase in confirmed cases in our county seems likely,” Superintendent Jeff...
A ninth Covid-19 case in Collin County was announced Wednesday by county health officials. Testing positive for the disease was a 32-year-old Plano woman who is now in self-quarantine. She is the third confirmed case in Plano. There are 66 persons under monitoring for...
