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Contested race on school board; filing ends Friday

Contested race on school board; filing ends Friday

As filing is winding down, a contended race has developed on the Farmersville School Board. Both Tommy Monk and David Ketcher have filed for Place 5, which was formerly held by Glenn McClain. Ketcher, who is retired, has 30 years in public education as a teacher,...

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Students competed well at county ag show

Students competed well at county ag show

Students from Farmersville FFA recently participated in the Collin County Junior Livestock Show and 26 of their entries made sale. The show was held at Myers Park in McKinney Jan. 7 – Jan. 12. Students results are listed below. Swine entries Isabella Lopez Reserve...

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Farmersville FFA students compete

Farmersville FFA students compete

Farmersville fourth grade student Addison Horton dries her sheep in preparation to entering the show ring at the Collin County Junior Livestock Show.   For additional photos, see the Jan. 17 issue or subscribe online.   Photos by Joe Reavis •...

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Trustees discuss audit, pay increase

Farmersville School Board approved its annual financial audit after receiving praise for strong numbers and a smooth auditing process. Kirk Evans discussed the audit report at a board meeting Monday, Dec. 17. “The audit went smoothly and we had no disagreements,” he...

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Eagle Scout project sets new park equipment

Eagle Scout project sets new park equipment

Thanks to the help of a Boy Scout working on his Eagle Scout project, the Farmersville City Park has new play equipment. Climbing equipment called a serpent pod climber and a three-panel cyclone are being installed as Derrell Foltz’s project in the downtown park....

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Sign-ups for Angel tree approaching

Sign-ups for Angel tree approaching

Even though it is only a week past Halloween, for those interested in signing up for Farmersville’s Angel Tree and those interested in adopting, it is time to get into the spirit of giving. Signups for the Angel Tree program will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....

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