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Hidden funeral ledgers unlock local history

Hidden funeral ledgers unlock local history

Funeral ledgers discovered beneath Hurst’s Fielder-Baker Funeral Home, in July 2024. They have been digitized and are now accessible through UNT’s Portal to Texas History. Courtesy photo For more than a century, the names of North Texas residents recorded in fragile...

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New laws take effect with more pending

New laws take effect with more pending

More than 700 new Texas laws have taken effect with even more changes on the horizon. September 1 was the effective date for 774 bill passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the governor. House Bill (HB) 3 puts an armed guard on every school campus in Texas...

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Meal program serves students in need

Meal program serves students in need

Two schools in Farmersville are now helping students that may need meals on days when school is not in session. “Backpack Buddies” is an initiative at Tatum Elementary and Farmersville Intermediate School (FIS) that gives children access to food items during the...

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Downtown salon offers contemporary options

Downtown salon offers contemporary options

The newest salon in Farmersville intends to be a one-stop shop for all things beauty for east Collin County residents. Located just off downtown, The Mane House is a contemporary salon in a cottage-style house that offers all hair and body services in a close...

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Annual OTS event happening Oct. 7

Annual OTS event happening Oct. 7

Farmersville will be celebrating a long-standing tradition with its 48th annual Old Time Saturday event. This year’s festivities are a mix of old and new traditions, including Farmersville’s 150th birthday celebration. Vendor spaces are still available until Thursday,...

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New ammo for fentanyl battle

New ammo for fentanyl battle

Fentanyl poisoning continues to claim a growing percentage of drug deaths in the state, according to the Texas Health Data dashboard published online by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). As of Aug. 25, 45.39% of all drug deaths were attributed to...

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Merit residents petition council over ETJ release

Merit residents petition council over ETJ release

A sea of blue t-shirts designed with the phrase “Don’t Farmersville our Merit!” packed council chambers at the regular Farmersville city council meeting last week. Approximately 30-35 individuals attended the Tuesday, Sept. 12 meeting in support of speakers who...

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