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State Fair of Texas preparing for 24-day run

State Fair of Texas preparing for 24-day run

The State Fair of Texas Midway beckons with all of its sights, smells, sounds and thrills. Courtesy Kevin Brown/State Fair of Texas® The State Fair of Texas will return to Dallas’ Fair Park this fall with 24 days of entertainment, agriculture, and community events,...

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Local quilt shop offers supplies, community

Local quilt shop offers supplies, community

A Farmersville quilt shop is packed with enough fabric and quilting supplies to inspire any quilter searching for their next project. Pinkey’s Too, a quilt shop located at 1300 W Audie Murphy Pkwy #1, has been serving up much-needed fabric, quilts, tote bags, sewing...

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Farmerettes score big at officer retreat

Farmerettes score big at officer retreat

The 2023-24 Farmersville Farmerettes recently attended a three-day officer camp from Wednesday, May 31 to Friday, June 2 in Galveston. The camp, hosted by Crowd Pleasers, a dance academy, taught the officers new techniques they can benefit from for future events and...

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Budget amended for department purchase

Budget amended for department purchase

Councilmembers wasted little time in conducting business during a short Farmersville City Council meeting Tuesday, June 13 at City Hall. Several items listed on the agenda were postponed to be discussed at a future meeting. By Cole McClendon To Login to read the full...

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Annual bluegrass event in Wylie Saturday

Annual bluegrass event in Wylie Saturday

A summertime staple in Wylie is set to return for another iteration that will contain plenty of fun for all ages. Over the years, Bluegrass on Ballard has evolved from a weeklong celebration known as the Wylie July Jubilee to a street dance and, ultimately, a daylong...

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Annual Sparks of Freedom July 4

Annual Sparks of Freedom July 4

Fireworks will light up the sky Tuesday, July 4 at the annual Sparks of Freedom celebration at Southlake Park. The event, hosted by the Fire Department and sponsored by 4B, will run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will benefit the Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighter...

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Saving our water sources

Saving our water sources

We all live in a watershed, so everyone should share in the responsibility of caring for it, according to a recent workshop. “A watershed is like one big bowl or bathtub, said Michael Kuitu, a program specialist and coordinator for the Texas Watershed Steward program....

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Patriotic celebration honors veterans

Patriotic celebration honors veterans

Audie Murphy Day event features parade, special ceremony, exhibits Farmersville rolled out all the stops for its annual Audie Murphy Day ceremony last weekend. Following a welcome breakfast for area veterans Saturday, June 10, the historic downtown square was lined...

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