Farmersville was scheduled to hold its general election Saturday, May 2, 2026, to fill two City Council seats, but both races are uncontested following the close of the filing period on Friday, Feb. 13. Coleman Strickland filed for re-election to Seat 1, while...
A suspicious activity call ultimately ended in a drug arrest by the Farmersville Police Department. Kelly Gattis, 46, was arrested on possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1 (methamphetamine) more than 4 grams, less than 200 grams, a Second Degree...
Students within FISD returned to school Wednesday, Aug. 16 and made new friends with teachers, students and administration. For more first day of school photos see the August 24 edition or subscribe online.
Deanna Cleaveland and her aunt Mary Pryor, 93, watch the solar eclipse together Monday, Aug. 21 at a family ‘watch party.’ Cleveland, who is visiting from University Place, Washington, brought the glasses from the Tacoma Astronomical Society. The family had three...
Farmersville volleyball competed in a whole slew of non-district matches. The Lady Farmers repeated as champions of the North Hopkins Tournament, after besting Cumby in two sets within the gold bracket. Other bracket wins came over Community and North Hopkins in two...
Today marks the first day of school for Farmersville ISD students. Did you take back to school photos? Share them with us at [email protected] and please include their name and what grade they began today. We hope everyone has a safe and terrific first day of...
A decrease in the city tax rate was approved preliminarily at the Aug. 8 city council meeting. The proposed tax rate is 78 cents per $100 valuation compared to last year’s rate of .787564 per $100, which is a slight deduction. According to budget discussion held at...
A total eclipse of the sun crosses the United States from coast to coast Monday, Aug. 21, and although North Texas residents will not see the sun totally obscured by the moon, they can witness a partial eclipse of about 75 percent coverage, still an impressive sight....
Several key pieces on all three sides of the ball were lost to graduation. Despite that, Farmersville football head coach Sammy Burnett sees potential in the team that will take the field in 2017. Like the offense last year, the defense this time around will be loaded...
