It has been 24 years since the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when the world seemed to stop turning. On that clear September day, America was struck at its heart — not only in New York City, Washington, D.C., and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania — but in the spirit of...
Many school districts were scrambling to comply with a new state law requiring at least one security officer with a gun at every campus during regular school hours. The measure was a direct response to the worst school massacre in Texas history, the May 2022 fatal...
Collin County commissioners have sent the Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) a letter asking for the state to return $490 million it has removed from two key highway improvements projects slated for Collin County. The Commissioners Court, meeting Aug. 7,...
August has been a school spirit filled month so far as Farmersville ISD prepared to welcome students back to class for the 2023-24 school year. FISD staff celebrated as a Farmer Family with lunch, laughs, door prizes and entertainment at the district’s convocation...
Farmersville’s property values continue to grow, according to the latest certified values released by the Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). Certified value summaries were released to taxing entities and the public by CCAD July 25 and the city’s property values...
All bets are on that this year’s Casino Night will be a fun event for chamber members. The Farmersville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Casino Night fundraiser from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 12 at The Hidden Jewel in Blue Ridge. By Norishka Pachot To...
The Farmer Pride Marching Band has been playing it cool in the heat since starting back to work in mid-July. The season began July 18 and 19 with two days of leadership training for student leaders. The entire marching band — approximately 120 band members strong —...
First United Methodist Church of Farmersville is helping students get back into school mode with its second annual Back-to-School Bash before classes begin. The event will distribute over 100 backpacks and school supplies. In addition, there will be free haircuts and...
As area youth enjoy the last days of summer break, planning and preparations for the 2023-24 school year are in full swing for the estimated 2,100 Farmersville ISD students expected to attend the first day of classes Tuesday, Aug. 8. At Farmersville High School, bond...
