LaToya Ellis is returning to her alma mater to serve as the next head coach of the Farmersville girls basketball team. Photo courtesy LaToya Ellis By David Wolman [email protected] LaToya Ellis was the point guard for the 1994-95 Farmersville girls basketball...
There’s a full slate of events on tap for the 25th annual Audie Murphy Day celebration, an event that honors area veterans and the city’s favorite — and most decorated — U. S. soldier of World War II. Here is the schedule of events according to the Audie Murphy Day...
Residents in a total of 35 Texas counties now qualify for individual disaster assistance following a series of severe storms and flooding that began in late April, The Dallas Morning News reported. “I thank our federal partners and emergency response personnel across...
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...
