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FISD trustees extend superintendent’s contract

FISD trustees extend superintendent’s contract

Farmersville ISD trustees unanimously voted Nov. 17 to extend Superintendent Micheal French’s contract through mid-2028 and heard encouraging updates on the district’s fastest-growing student group: English-language learners who now speak 19 different languages at...

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City to celebrate Trails Day April 27

City to celebrate Trails Day April 27

Farmersville residents can get outside and enjoy some family-friendly activities as the city celebrates its fourth annual Trails Day event next week. The event will take place Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Audie Murphy Trailhead in conjunction with...

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$98M bond on ballot

$98M bond on ballot

Growth in housing and student enrollment are the two primary reasons Farmersville ISD is asking voters to approve a $98 million bond package at the May 4 election, which will also determine local political races as well. According to statistics from the Texas...

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Rape Crisis Center offers counseling, support

Rape Crisis Center offers counseling, support

National Sexual Assault Awareness Month In a world where silence and shame can perpetuate suffering, a local nonprofit serves as a beacon of hope and support for those impacted by all forms of sexual violence. For over 40 years, The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center of...

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FISD receives JET Grant

FISD receives JET Grant

Farmersville ISD was one of three North Central Texas school districts, along with a local college, to receive a JET Grant last week from the Texas Workforce Commission. The district was awarded $330,362 in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant funds Friday, April...

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Eclipse draws community, visitors together

Eclipse draws community, visitors together

Several people gathered along the Farmersville Parkway and downtown Monday, April 8, to witness the historic once-in-a-lifetime moment when the moon completely blocks the sun. In downtown Farmersville, the crew at Fine Arts on Main kicked off its total solar eclipse...

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County mailing appraisal notices April 15

County mailing appraisal notices April 15

Collin County property values will take center stage as property owners will soon see how much the county thinks their property is worth. Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD) has been busy collecting and entering information in preparation to generate appraisal...

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Planning ahead for eclipse

Planning ahead for eclipse

Communities across the nation are preparing for what many are calling a once-in-a-lifetime event. Farmersville is no exception as the city, its residents and businesses are getting ready for a total solar eclipse that will occur on April 8. North Texas, considered a...

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Dangerout drug affects all demographics

Dangerout drug affects all demographics

Farmersville mother, PD, FD, ISD talk fentanyl Amid a national opioid crisis gripping the U.S., the escalating dangers and pervasive effects on teenagers have become a focal point of concern, prompting urgent calls for action and awareness. Most recently, Collin...

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