Farmersville employees will see several changes to workplace policies after City Council approved an updated personnel policy manual Monday, Oct. 5. The council heard from Belinda Decker, the city’s human resources generalist, who outlined changes in the new employee...
Gerry King Pruett was born on February 13, 1951, and died peacefully on January 9, 2026. She grew up in Farmersville, Texas, and later made Fort Worth her home — a place she loved deeply and was proud to belong. Strong-willed and resilient, Gerry was a devoted...
Participating in recreational sports leagues such as pickleball is just one way for seniors to get out and meet others. January has a way of inviting reflection—and renewal. As calendars turn and routines reset, many people feel a renewed desire to reconnect with the...
Change came quickly in 2026 for Farmersville’s city leadership. Council unanimously approved the resignation of City Manager Ben White and the terms of a separation agreement during the regular city council meeting Monday, Jan. 5. Midway through the meeting, council...
Balloting is officially underway for the Best of 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, a long-standing C&S Media Publications annual tradition that recognizes the businesses, services and dining destinations readers value most across eastern Collin County. Each year,...
Farmersville City Council members unanimously approved the resignation of City Manager Ben White and the terms of a separation agreement during the council’s regular meeting Jan. 5. The action marked a swift leadership change early in the new year for the city. Midway...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Austin Earl Hill, who left this world on December 30, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on April 5, 1947, in McKinney, Texas to Willie and Lockey (Robinson) Hill. Austin served in the United States Air Force...
Bea Taylor, a Spanish I teacher, was recognized as the Secondary Teacher of the Year at a May meeting. Farmersville Independent School District spent the past year focused on strengthening academic outcomes, managing steady enrollment growth and preparing for future...
Little Mr. and Miss Old Time Saturday winners Donna Jo Schraeder and Isaiah Reyes rode in the parade. From honoring a hometown hero to celebrating holidays on the square, Farmersville’s 2025 calendar was filled with events that highlighted the city’s history,...
