Measles cases have been reported closer to home following positive tests for a student in Lucas and a person who visited three retail outlets in Plano earlier this month. The cases are not believed related to each other and officials have not determined a link to the...
Members of the Farmersville ISD school board unanimously voted to lower the tax rate and increase the upcoming school year’s budget. Trustees met in regular session Monday, Aug. 26 at the administration building. After a short discussion, they held a public hearing on...
When I walked into the doors of The Farmersville Times office 13 years ago, I had no idea what was in store. I was going to stay for a year, maybe two at the most. But something happened. I fell in love with the town and with the people in this small, quaint borough....
The Lady Farmers plowed up more victories in predistrict volleyball. Things began with a four set win over visiting Edgewood. By David Jenkins • Sports Editor • [email protected] For the full story see the Aug. 22 edition or subscribe online.
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has released the Farmersville Police Department blotter for Aug. 9-15. Calls for security watches, citizen contacts, building checks, school resource officer checks, audible alarms, road hazards, parking violations, agency assists,...
The timeline of changing from a general law city a home rule form of government is being discussed by the Farmersville city council. The major difference between the two forms of government is a general law city gets its powers specifically through Texas statutes. In...
A lengthy city council meeting resulted in more transparency for Farmersville citizens. Council gave direction at the Tuesday, Aug. 13 meeting for city staff to move ahead with utilizing Boxcast, which would record city council meetings and place them on the city’s...
Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently awarded Farmersville ISD with high performance ratings for last school year. School districts across the state got their accountability ratings Thursday, Aug. 15. Ratings were introduced last year as a way to track success in the...
Collin County agencies that aid veterans are in luck as they have received large grants from the Texas Veterans Commission’s Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. The grants support a wide range of services for veterans including housing, financial aid, mental health and...
