Farmersville ISD trustees addressed state legislation, financial considerations and future planning during a regular meeting Monday, March 30 at Farmersville High School. Assistant Superintendent Micah Taylor provided an overview of student performance and...
It has been 50 years since Farmersville lost its only citizen killed in the Vietnam War. While remembering Tommy Caraway and Audie Murphy Saturday, June 23, the grief was still perceivable. To honor Caraway, who was the absentee Grand Marshal of the Audie Murphy Day...
Since 1990, an average of 37 children have died of heatstroke in vehicles every year in the United States, tragedies that were entirely preventable. Summer months account for the most deaths as temperatures climb to triple digits, but it does not require scorching...
Farmersville ISD employees will soon see an increase in their paychecks. At a meeting Monday, June 25, the school board voted unanimously to give a three percent salary increase to all FISD employees. This will go into effect during the 2018-’19 school year. According...
Jarren McTee runs the bases at the start of the fundraising softball tournament Friday, June 22. He is accompanied by his cousin Rendi Fetty and his sister Jensen McTee. The fundraising event helps pay for medical costs associated with Jarren having hypoxic ischemic...
Residents that are looking for ways to celebrate Independence Day have a variety of events and locations to choose from for the upcoming July 4 holiday. Saturday, June 30 The Fireworks in the Park celebration of the Fourth of July is slated for Saturday, June 30, at...
Citizens are being invited to celebrate veterans and active duty personnel along with the memory of Audie Murphy as annual festivities take place Saturday, June 23. The 19th annual Audie Murphy Day will be held in downtown Farmersville and features myriad events...
Volunteers for boards and commissions were appointed at a recent city council meeting. During the Tuesday, May 12 meeting, council discussed appointing a range of volunteers. “I want to thank those who have served on these boards,” Councilmember Mike Hurst said. “I...
This Audie Murphy Day, along with honoring the memory of World War II hero Audie Murphy, a special recognition will also happen for another hometown hero: Thomas Glenn Caraway. “Audie Murphy Day is our opportunity to honor the memory of our most decorated war hero of...
