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City kicks off 150th birthday celebration

City kicks off 150th birthday celebration

Farmersville kicked off its extended 150th birthday celebration Friday, June 2 with a birthday cake contest, followed by cake for everyone and a concert at the Onion Shed by The Blandelles. The contest was held by the city, and three judges, Bertie Nue, Karah Smoot...

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Full slate of Audie Murphy Day events planned

Full slate of Audie Murphy Day events planned

Farmersville will honor its favorite son this weekend, and area veterans, with a full roster of activities in a special celebration planned to honor those who served, and to honor the memory of World War II hero Audie Murphy. The annual Audie Murphy Day (AMD) event is...

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Legislature wraps up, begins special session

Legislature wraps up, begins special session

Legislators gaveled out of their regular session Monday, May 29, only to learn of a special session 12 hours later. The 88th Legislative Session reached sine die May 29, but lawmakers began a special session at 9 p.m. with a focus on property tax relief and border...

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Strickland, Wagner sworn into office

Strickland, Wagner sworn into office

Recently elected city councilmembers Coleman Strickland, Place 1, and Ted Wagner, Place 3, were sworn into office at City Hall last week. Both members publicly thanked the community for their support and confidence in them later in the May 23 Farmersville City Council...

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Farmersville High graduates 153

Farmersville High graduates 153

The top graduates of the Class of 2023 gave words of encouragement to the fellow Fightin’ Farmers in their commencement addresses. The commencement ceremony for the 153 graduating students was held Tuesday, May 24, at the Credit Union Texas (CUTX) Event Center in...

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Mobile exhibit welcomes visitors, veterans

Mobile exhibit welcomes visitors, veterans

Andy and Steven Tatum live in Milan, Tenn., but spend the bulk of the year pulling a 48-foot triple-axle trailer around the country educating Americans about the sacrifices our veterans make in defense of the country. This father-and-son team brought their exhibit to...

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Workshop teaches how to care for your lake

Workshop teaches how to care for your lake

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is hosting a workshop on how residents can protect Lake Lavon water quality by becoming a watershed steward. The workshop is scheduled from 1-5 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, at the North Texas Municipal Water District...

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