Farmersville ISD trustees moved quickly through a light agenda Monday, April 27, approving the purchase of new buses to maintain student safety and reliability while also recognizing standout student-athletes. Superintendent Micheal French told the board the...
It’s a busy time in Austin for state government. In Texas, an odd numbered year means your state senator and state representative are going to officially spend 140 days at the state capitol shifting through thousands of bills. Governor Abbott has stated property taxes...
A new water additive program for the city may soon be in the works and was recently discussed by city council. Originally, City Manager Ben White brought the topic forth at the Jan. 8 council meeting for approval and members of council asked for further information....
Collin County Office of Elections last week previewed new voting equipment to provide enhanced voting security and replace a system that is more than 12 years old. A public preview was held Thursday, Jan. 24, and a second session was held Saturday, Jan. 26 for Collin...
Incumbents have filed to retain their seats on city council and school board for the May 4 ballot along with two other school board candidates. Craig Overstreet, who currently retains Place 1 on city council, has filed for reelection. Overstreet has been on council...
The start to the second half of District 13-4A basketball produced a win and loss. The Lady Farmers defeated Quinlan Ford 59-53 and fell on the road to Caddo Mills 59-45. Farmersville was 7-14 overall and 2-5 for fifth in the district standings. Above them were...
A freshman at Farmersville High School is making her mark on the world by singing notes of victory and support for those struggling with epilepsy. Casey Chambers, 15, was diagnosed with epilepsy last year causing her world to change in many ways. The teen was at a...
A lot of ink is going to be spilled over the next 140 days writing about what the Texas Legislature should do and does when it comes to school finance and property tax reforms. Just as important, though, will be the decisions that lawmakers reach when it comes to...
Derrick D. Mondy Derrick D. Mondy was called to eternal rest on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Baylor Scott and White McKinney Texas. Derrick was born to Raymond Theodore (RT) Mondy and Bertha Jenkins-Mondy on November 29, 1973. After the death of his mother, he and...
