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New year, new rules as Farmers head back

New year, new rules as Farmers head back

Farmersville junior Amare Warren, left, runs against sophomore Jaxson Ward during practice Monday, Aug. 4. The Farmers come into the season seeking to build off their first playoff win since 2016. Students in Farmersville ISD will return to class Thursday, Aug. 7,...

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Chamber hosting Casino Night fundraiser Aug. 23

Chamber hosting Casino Night fundraiser Aug. 23

The Farmersville Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to try their luck at its 2025 Casino Night fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23, at The Hidden Jewel in Blue Ridge. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m., with gaming tables opening at 7 p.m. and running...

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Certified values rise, council OKs new development

Certified values rise, council OKs new development

In preparation for final budget development, Finance Director John Lawrence presented certified property values at the Monday, Aug. 4 Farmersville City Council meeting. Lawrence, absent from the meeting, provided the data through a written communication included in...

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All Y’all

All Y’all

Columnist John Moore grew up in Little River County, Arkansas. Where they still say, “y’all.” Courtesy John Moore According to Merriam-Webster, a colloquialism is “a local or regional dialect expression.” Another definition? Language that’s “unacceptably informal.”...

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Just peachy

Just peachy

Columnist John Moore recently pulled over to buy fruit from a roadside stand. It reminded him of home. Courtesy John Moore There’s a rhythm to the seasons that you can feel in your bones when you grow up in a place like southwest Arkansas. Long before supermarkets...

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City council reviews audit, weighs budget cuts

City council reviews audit, weighs budget cuts

Financial matters dominated the discussion at the Monday, July 21 regular meeting of Farmersville City Council. Councilmembers received the city’s annual audit for the 2024 fiscal year, presented by audit firm Brooks, Watson & Co., PLLC. According to Louis...

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