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FISD cancels May 3 election

FISD cancels May 3 election

Farmersville ISD will not hold an election on May 3 due to a lack of contested races. The four incumbents with expiring terms—Places 1, 2, 3, and 4—each filed for re-election and had no challengers. For more on this story see the February 27, 2025 print, or digital...

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Top two harvest best grades

Top two harvest best grades

The top two of Farmersville’s graduating class are ready for commencement ceremonies Friday night and are looking forward to a bright future in science fields. This year’s valedictorian is Kiersten Haas and salutatorian is Ellie Odom. Kiersten, who has a 4.40 GPA, has...

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Relay moved to Wednesday due to inclement weather

Relay moved to Wednesday due to inclement weather

Students at Farmersville Junior High School will end the school year by giving back to the community in a meaningful way by hosting their very own Relay for Life event. Community members are invited to participate at the event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2...

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Collin College to hold graduation Friday

Collin College to hold graduation Friday

Collin College will honor the Class of 2019 with a commencement ceremony at 7 p.m., Friday, May 17, at the Allen Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road in Allen. Dr. Mark Rudin, president of Texas A&M-Commerce, will deliver the commencement address. Dr. Rudin was...

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Farmersville ISD examines energy use

Farmersville ISD examines energy use

Almost a year after beginning energy conservation measures, Farmersville ISD is starting to see the benefits of their efforts. Earnie Phelps, director of operations, updated the school board during its special called meeting Thursday, April 25. This past summer, all...

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LDS Farmersville ward leadership changes

LDS Farmersville ward leadership changes

There has been a leadership change at the Farmersville Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With no paid ministry, members of the church are asked to serve in various capacities without pay. Leland Giles, who is the Procurement Manager at Simpson...

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Student Government Association brings home award

Student Government Association brings home award

One Collin College organization was honored for taking a stand against domestic violence. At the Texas Junior College Student Government Association State Convention, the Student Government Association (SGA) won Event of Year for their program “Love Does Not Hurt: An...

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FISD examines energy use

FISD examines energy use

Almost a year after beginning energy conservation measures, Farmersville ISD is starting to see the benefits of their efforts. Earnie Phelps, director of operations, updated the school board during its special called meeting Thursday, April 25. This past summer, all...

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School district employees to get 6 percent raise

School district employees to get 6 percent raise

All school employees in Farmersville ISD will see a 6 percent raise in the coming months. Farmersville School Board met in regular session Monday, March 25 to discuss salaries, stipends and certifications, with the most contentious item proving to be the salary...

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