A short Farmersville ISD school board meeting, comprised primarily of the Superintendent Micheal French’s evaluation and contract, was held this week. At the Nov. 27 trustee meeting, prior to hearing a bilingual update, trustees unanimously approved the consent...
In communities throughout the U.S., there are families who have paid the highest price in the cause of freedom. These families, known as Gold Star families, experienced the loss of an immediate family member while serving their country. For more on this story see the...
In just a few months, residents will participate in a special ceremony to honor 402 veterans buried at the IOOF Cemetery in Farmersville. The cemetery will be one of 3,100 locations participating in the national nonprofit program that culminates in a special wreath...
Local nonprofits need your support on North Texas Giving Day Supporting a favorite local nonprofit or cause doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming if you live in North Texas thanks to a unique fundraising event started in 2009. For 15 years, the Communities...
The Farmer Pride Marching Band has been playing it cool in the heat since starting back to work in mid-July. The season began July 18 and 19 with two days of leadership training for student leaders. The entire marching band — approximately 120 band members strong —...
As area youth enjoy the last days of summer break, planning and preparations for the 2023-24 school year are in full swing for the estimated 2,100 Farmersville ISD students expected to attend the first day of classes Tuesday, Aug. 8. At Farmersville High School, bond...
In-Sync picked to rehome Las Vegas exotic cats Two months ago, Madiba, Timba-Masai, Shadow, Neruda and Ibasa left their upscale home on Vegas’ Sunset Strip for a much simpler life in Wylie where they will spend their remaining years playing with friends, taking the...
The Bain-Honaker House and the Onion Shed were bustling with Farmersville Intermediate fourth grade students last week as the Farmersville Historical Society hosted its annual 1900s day experience. The students had the opportunity to learn about, and participate in,...
For over two decades, Farmersville’s favorite World War II hero, along with veterans and active duty personnel, have been honored in a special day-long community event. The tradition continues this year — Farmersville’s Sesquicentennial year — with the annual Audie...
