The city proclaimed Feb. 18, 2025, as “Joseph E. Helmberger Day.” From left, Mayor Overstreet, Debbie Helmberger, Chester Helmberger and City Manager Ben White. From budget shortfalls and tax rate debates to major infrastructure projects and questions...
Earlier this month, the city of Farmersville found itself without an assistant city manager. Mike Sullivan, the city’s former police chief, was transitioned to the newly created position at the beginning of Oct. 2022. For more on this story see the April 25, 2024...
The famous military recruitment poster stating “I Want You” by Uncle Sam would have been appropriate at the April 9 Farmersville city council meeting. City Secretary Tabatha Monk updated councilmembers on the status of vacancies on city boards and commissions,...
Councilmembers unanimously approved the second and final reading of an ordinance creating a four-way stop at the intersection of Harvard Boulevard and Princeton Avenue at last week’s city council meeting. Farmersville City Manager Ben White said signs are already up...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
