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City offices remain open
Over the weekend, concerns were raised as to whether the city of Farmersville administrative offices had been shut down due to a coronavirus outbreak. Police Chief Mike Sullivan, who also serves as the city’s Emergency Manager Coordinator, confirmed that a number of...
Texas House Democrats flee Austin, break special session quorum
A reported 51 Democrats from the Texas House left Austin today, breaking quorum in a show of defiance against proposed voting legislation. Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner, Mexican American Legislative Caucus Chair Rafael Anchía, Texas Legislative...
Two fatalities reported at explosion site north of Farmersville
An explosion occurred around 3:30 p.m. at 14710 FM 2756, about a half of a mile west of Hwy 78 N. at an Atmos pipe yard. According to reports, the Collin County fire marshall, Dale Maberry was the first to arrive at the scene. Farmersville Fire Department personnel...
Farmersville campus offering vaccines
Collin College is partnering with the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) to provide vaccination hubs at its campuses. The college will offer Johnson & Johnson vaccination clinics in partnership with the USDOE and Costco Pharmacy. In addition, the college is...
One COVID related death, 135 Collin County cases reported since Sunday
The Texas Department of State Health Services updated COVID-19 information for May 24 through 28. All counts, except for hospitalized cases, are compiled from the TDSHS website. State officials listed one death and 135 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Collin County, for...
Sales Tax Holidays for water-efficient and ENERGY STAR® products this weekend
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products this weekend during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. The...
FISD alleges misuse of funds by former athletic director
Farmersville ISD released a statement this evening regarding former Athletic Director Brandon Hankins, now serving as AD for Little Elm ISD. “On May 11, 2021, the Farmersville ISD Business Office became aware of questionable invoices that the former Athletic Director...
State reports one COVID related death, 136 new Collin County cases over three days
The Texas Department of State Health Services updated COVID-19 information for May 17 through 19. All counts, except for hospitalized cases, are compiled from the TDSHS website. State officials listed one death and 136 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Collin County, for...















