Farmersville ISD trustees Monday night unanimously approved a tax rate of $1.2131 per $100 valuation for the 2026-27 fiscal year, slightly lower than last year’s rate of $1.215. The new rate includes 71.36 cents for maintenance and operations and 49.95 cents for...
In the movie “The Big Chill,” a group of old friends gather for the funeral of one of their own, and it turns into a reunion. Recently, a group of my old friends gathered for a reunion, and it turned into a gathering for a funeral. I got the call on the way to the...
The annual Farmersville Christmas parade will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 on the downtown square. Farmersville will be bustling with holiday spirit on Saturday, Dec. 14, with a full lineup of seasonal events. The day kicks off with the annual Rudolph Run 5K and...
Print from John Moore’s personal collection. When I was a child, there was a painting that hung on my grandmother’s kitchen wall. It portrayed a man who was praying over a meal of bread and what appeared to be a bowl of soup. Near the man was a book, which I always...
The Farmersville Historical Society will once again host its annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Bain-Honaker House. Farmersville celebrations include the fourth annual Cocktails and Candy Canes event, at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec....
Farmersville city council members reviewed the latest cost estimates for street repair projects during their Monday, Dec. 2 meeting, continuing discussions from previous sessions. City Manager Ben White updated the council on street repair priorities and potential...
While much of America enjoys four equal seasons, those of us in Texas celebrate two: Hot and less hot. Between October and February, it’s kinda cold in Texas. The rest of the year, it’s hot and humid. But, as September gives way to October, there is a feeling, albeit...
The fifth annual Farmersville Lights kicks off at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 with a lighting ceremony at Commercial Bank of Texas. Farmersville is gearing up to spread holiday cheer with a series of beloved traditions and new activities designed to delight residents and...
As Black Friday approaches, the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) are urging shoppers to use contactless payment methods to reduce the risk of credit card skimming. Consumers are encouraged to...
