Blue Ridge Independent School District (ISD) has announced plans for a $59.47 million bond election to address the district’s rapid growth and pressing facility needs. On January 21, the school board unanimously voted to seek voter approval for the bond, which will...
Collin College trustees voted last week to raise student tuition $4 per credit hour starting with the fall semester, but prices will remain less than the cost at other area community colleges and universities. The $4 per hour tuition increase is for Texas residents....
Plans for the 2019-20 school year are already underway. The Farmersville ISD School Board unanimously approved the year’s calendar during their regular meeting Monday, Feb. 25. The first day of school will be Aug. 14 and last day May 21, 2020. Breaks are planned for...
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,...
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...
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 •...
2018 was a book with many chapters in Farmersville’s history including growth and preparation for the future. Farmersville ISD has continued to see moderate growth in the district over the past year. A demography study was completed in 2018 and is being utilized for...
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...
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....
