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Hard work, friendship pay off for top two grads

Hard work, friendship pay off for top two grads

Class of 2025 salutatorian Brycen Williams, left, and valedictorian Cooper Chambers will address their fellow classmates at the Farmersville High School graduation ceremony Tuesday, May 20. An academic year filled with challenges— and a shared commitment to “passing...

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Parade planned for May 21

Parade planned for May 21

It’s the final stretch of the school year for Farmersville students, and what would normally be a time filled with parties and ceremonies will instead be spent in vehicles or online. But that doesn’t mean se­niors won’t have ways to cel­ebrate. Although they won’t...

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School, college construction continues county-wide

School, college construction continues county-wide

Construction workers on a number of public facility job sites continue reporting to work amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and companies are taking steps to help ensure that their employees are safe while on site. In Farmersville, work on a 1,250-student...

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French named superintendent

French named superintendent

Farmersville ISD will have a new superintendent next week. During their Monday, March 23 meeting, trustees voted unanimously to hire Micheal French, whom they named as the lone finalist last month. “It’s an honor,” French said. “It’s interesting times to say the...

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School districts quick to respond

School districts quick to respond

School district administrators are in the midst of making decisions for an unprecedented situation. Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday, March 16 that STAAR testing would be waived this year. He’s also pushing for the U.S. Department of Education to waive federal...

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Collin College hosts art exhibit

Collin College hosts art exhibit

Next week will mark the kickoff of a month-long art exhibit celebrating the environment. Collin College’s Spring Creek campus in Plano will host the “Land: Awe and Raw” exhibit from Thursday, Jan. 16 until Wednesday, Feb. 12. A reception is scheduled for 4 p.m....

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