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South Texas church shooting brings questions

South Texas church shooting brings questions

Sunday, Nov. 5 while many across Farmersville and the state were opening their Bibles, the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history was occurring at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. With 26 killed and more than 20 wounded, the gunman’s motives...

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Resident killed in wreck in Oklahoma

Resident killed in wreck in Oklahoma

A Farmersville woman was killed in a motorcycle wreck in Oklahoma over the weekend. According to reports, Sherri Smith, 55, was traveling with Edward Smith, 62, when their Harley Davidson motorcycle left the roadway and overturned. Though Sherri was transported via...

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FISD to host veterans service Friday

FISD to host veterans service Friday

Those wanting to honor veterans this weekend are invited to several different area events. Farmersville Independent School District is inviting all veterans and community members to participate in Veterans’ Day ceremonies and activities Friday, Nov. 10. Activities...

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Life lessons learned in a military family

Life lessons learned in a military family

Though each and every veteran that has served to protect freedom in this country has made sacrifices, so have their families. With these sacrifices also comes a great reward, especially for someone like Carie Tucker King, who credits growing up in a military family...

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Constitutional Amendments approved throughout state

Constitutional Amendments approved throughout state

  In a low voter turnout election throughout the state, seven Constitutional Amendments received approval. Throughout the county, 26,371 people cast their votes or 4.86 percent. 543,036 voters were eligible to vote in this election. Throughout the state, voting...

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FHS band takes home silver at State

FHS band takes home silver at State

Amid the roar and cheers, the Farmersville High School marching band received second place at the State UIL meet. The state contest was held Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Receiving second in the preliminary round, the band went on to perform in the...

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Barn quilt tour talks underway

Barn quilt tour talks underway

Farmersville has taken the first steps to possibly make the community a quilt barn trail city. At the request of Farmersville Quilt Guild, the topic was up for discussion at the Tuesday, Oct. 24 city council meeting. Guild president Elizabeth Andrus presented...

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