Eli, Sabba and their sister Sky relax in an enclosure at their new home after traveling from Amarillo to Wylie last week. The siblings, along with another lion, three tigers and 10 lemurs, are among the newest arrivals at In-Sync Exotics. Courtesy Lon Ricker for...
The cost of everyday items continues to stretch many people’s budgets, even as financial experts note that inflation is cooling off. When individuals feel a pinch in their wallets, non-essentials, such as vacations, often are on the chopping block. But they may not...
Darin and Brooke Aldridge, a Billboard chart-topping act, are performing at Bluegrass on Ballard. Courtesy of Darin and Brooke Aldridge Bluegrass on Ballard, one of the biggest local annual events, is back with something for everyone Saturday, June 29 downtown at Olde...
Summer for area school districts is a break for students, but not for trustees and administrators. As is the case for many, including Farmersville ISD, July is the start of the financial (fiscal) year, so budgets are required to be adopted in advance. By Cole...
Last week, the FISD Child Nutrition Department began offering a free meal program to children 18 and younger and to enrolled students with disabilities 21 years old or younger within the district. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of...
Rike Street was listed as number one priority on the Farmersville Street Priority List. The local street would go through reconstruction. Mayor Craig Overstreet opened this week’s regular council meeting with a proclamation honoring a longtime veterinarian who served...
Residents have an opportunity to give input to the future of parks and recreations facilities in the city of Farmersville tonight. A public meeting to gather input to help shape the city’s master plan for parks and recreation is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, May...
Councilmembers, from left, Ted Wagner, Lance Hudson and Mike Henry, Mayor Craig Overstreet, Terry Williams, Coleman Strickland and City Manager Ben White at the Tuesday, May 14 Farmersville City Council meeting. The oath of office was given to a new mayor and a...
Farmersville ISD proudly debuted its latest facility constructed at the high school using funds from the $65 million bond approved by voters in May 2021. The passage of the $98M bond will provide funds for future improvements. Photo courtesy Farmersville ISD. The...
