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Superintendent contract renewed by trustees

Superintendent contract renewed by trustees

Superintendent Micheal French Farmersville ISD trustees unanimously voted to renew Superintendent Micheal French’s contract during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. Most of the meeting was spent in closed session, where board members discussed French’s...

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City manager provides street projects update

City manager provides street projects update

The Farmersville City Council began its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, by honoring former Police Chief and Assistant City Manager Mike Sullivan.  In the absence of Mayor Craig Overstreet, Mayor pro tem Mike Henry read a proclamation declaring Nov. 19, 2024,...

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Adopt an Angel this Christmas

Adopt an Angel this Christmas

 Bringing comfort and joy to individuals of all ages is simple with local programs. The Farmersville Outreach Alliance (FOA) Angel Tree Program gathered Christmas gifts for 300 local children last year, and 217 have been signed up so far this year according to...

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Festive destinations for a memorable Christmas

Festive destinations for a memorable Christmas

Breckinridge, Colorado is a festive place to visit during the holidays. Courtesy photo While many people dream of being home for the holidays, there’s a special magic in traveling during the Christmas season. Whether you’re craving snow-capped mountains, tropical...

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If you build it … sans instructions

If you build it … sans instructions

The Beatles had a song called, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” The line, “…It was 20 years ago today…” reminded me of something that happened not 20 years ago, but 50 years ago. My father dragging me outside to put a storage building together. It was...

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Local veterans recognized for service

Local veterans recognized for service

Farmersville veteran Gary “Mack” Hurst, shown with wife Doris Ann Hurst, was one of 25 veterans to receive a commendation Monday from U.S. Rep, Keith Self. Courtesy Susan Horton Twenty-five veterans have received Congressional Veteran Commendations in a ceremony...

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Former police chief mourned

Former police chief mourned

Michael Sullivan, a dedicated law enforcement officer with 38 years of service, died on Nov. 10, 2024, at the age of 61. Chief Sullivan began his law enforcement career in 1986 as a police officer with the city of Heath. He later served as a deputy constable in Dallas...

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