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City budget focuses on key areas

City budget focuses on key areas

Orange Street by the Dairy Queen is one of the streets in need of repairs. At last week’s regular meeting of the Farmersville City Council, Mayor Craig Overstreet outlined the main focus areas for the upcoming budget. The priorities identified at the Tuesday, June 25...

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Keeping your family safe from ticks

Keeping your family safe from ticks

Summer months draw Texans outdoors, but the number of people enjoying warmer weather also draw out ticks looking for a meal. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts warn that ticks can pose danger and folks should take steps to avoid them. “Ticks are blood...

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Veteran’s family receives new home

Veteran’s family receives new home

Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Semeli Toilolo at the Tuesday, June 18, groundbreaking ceremony where he and his family were surprised to learn they will receive a new home being built for them in Lavon. Courtesy photo Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Semeli Toilolo and his family will...

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Fundraising under the stars at Heard Museum

Fundraising under the stars at Heard Museum

Kerrville rock and roll band The Blandelles had Heard Museum patrons dancing in the dark at the Night Out fundraiser, Saturday, June 22. A second event is planned in July. It was hot and humid, but that didn’t stop Heard Museum patrons from dancing at the first of two...

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New life planned for historic school

New life planned for historic school

The Welford School Project Committee, from left, Kristi Mondy, Les Cooks, Karen Haynes, Cynthia Clark and Benny Mondy Saturday, June 22 at a special event held to reveal plans for the future of The Welford School. Not pictured is James Jones. Welford School opened its...

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Annual Sparks of Freedom July 4

Annual Sparks of Freedom July 4

The annual Sparks of Freedom celebrations will be held Thursday, July 4 from 5p.m. to 10 p.m. at Southlake Park. Fireworks will light up the sky Thursday, July 4 at the annual Sparks of Freedom celebration at Southlake Park. The event, hosted by the Farmersville Fire...

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Trustees OK 2024-25 budget, compensation plan

Trustees OK 2024-25 budget, compensation plan

The Farmersville ISD Board of Trustees formally approved the 2024-2025 school district budget and employee compensation plan presented by Assistant Superintendent/CFO Anna Baker Monday night. Before the unanimous vote, a public hearing was held during the Monday, June...

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Crump elected to serve as president of NTMWD

Crump elected to serve as president of NTMWD

NTMWD board of directors has elected George Crump of Farmersville as the new president of the board. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) board of directors has elected new officers who will lead the board through May 2025. Comprised of a board of 25...

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