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Deep freeze grips Collin County

Deep freeze grips Collin County

Andi Clay, Avery Clay and Ashley Evans ride Rosie, Bo and Sparky during last weekend’s winter weather event. Icy conditions and freezing temperatures closed many businesses, along with city offices and schools, but some residents still found time to enjoy the snow....

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FISD tax rate approved by trustees

FISD tax rate approved by trustees

All the spring and summer budget planning came to a closure on Monday, Aug. 26 as trustees unanimously approved the 2024 tax rate. The proposed rate and accompanying resolution were presented by Anna Baker, the district’s chief financial officer/assistant...

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City expected to adopt tax rate Sept. 16

City expected to adopt tax rate Sept. 16

The city of Farmersville is expected to adopt a property tax rate for the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) at its Sept. 16 regular council meeting. The rate is lower than last year’s but will raise more tax revenue. The proposed tax rate of $0.676773 per $100 of assessed...

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New Habitat CEO ramps up building

New Habitat CEO ramps up building

Shonda Schaefer, right, newly appointed CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Collin County, consults with Construction Manager Rosa Garcia at the home being built in Princeton. Shonda Schaefer has been on her new job as chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity of...

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Lawsuit blocks TEA from releasing scores

Lawsuit blocks TEA from releasing scores

A hearing is scheduled Monday, Aug. 26, in Austin on a lawsuit temporarily blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools, a move that prolongs the ongoing legal battle over the state’s educational assessment...

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City manager advocates for wastewater plant takeover

City manager advocates for wastewater plant takeover

Farmersville city councilmembers have been busy lately with regular meetings two weeks in a row as they adapt to the new format to meet the first and third Mondays of each month, a change from the previous second and fourth Tuesday regular council meetings....

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City-wide yard sale, cleanup days set

City-wide yard sale, cleanup days set

Work is underway at the J.W. Spain Athletic Complex. Improvements are being made to water drainage around the bullpen areas and new sod will be installed on the fields. Hoping for cooler weather on the horizon, Farmersville City Council announced the dates of two...

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