City Council finalized a trimmed fiscal year 2025-26 budget Oct. 6, approving cuts to the police department and Rike Library to balance spending under the approved tax rate. Finance Director John Lawrence presented an ordinance achieving that goal by reducing...
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...
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...
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...
On the final day of the 88th Legislature, lawmakers in the Texas House of Representatives delivered 20 articles of impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton. By delivering the articles Monday, May 29, the Texas House triggered an impeachment process that is set...
Farmersville trustees wrapped up another school year with the installation of new trustees and recognitions during their monthly meeting held Monday, May 22. The main agenda item was the trustee installations and reorganization of board leadership. By Cole McClendon...
The Rike Memorial Library will host a series of free programs throughout the summer for kids staring Wednesday, June 7. “Every year we always have a summer reading club for the kids to come in and get stories and craft projects and have them read,” said librarian...
A national tour will make a stop on Farmersville Parkway for the first time next week. The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) will be parked outside the Farmersville Heritage Museum at 107 Farmersville Parkway from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 30....
The Bain-Honaker House and the Onion Shed were bustling with Farmersville Intermediate fourth grade students last week as the Farmersville Historical Society hosted its annual 1900s day experience. The students had the opportunity to learn about, and participate in,...
