The Texas Legislature has voted to eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, known as STAAR, and replace it with a new testing and accountability system designed to reduce pressure on students, give parents and teachers faster results and provide...
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...
Farmersville is planning to secure ambulance services from its neighbor to the west and end the city’s contract with the county. Fire Chief Greg Massey presented a proposal to city council at the Tuesday, July 25 regular meeting that would contract ambulance transport...
Collin College helped Farmersville residents take the first step to equip themselves with adequate medical resources Saturday, July 29 by hosting its inaugural Wellness Day. A recent Texas Health study found that Farmersville, Princeton and East Plano are all “areas...
The difference between “best” and “worst” depends on your perspective. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) reported the state broke three records in June for number of jobs, number employed and the size of the state’s civilian labor force. To Login to read the full...
Farmersville Police Department will host its annual National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 1 with free tacos, a bounce house and a dunk booth. The event will take place downtown from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Its mission is to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness while...
