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Council adopts new tax rate, trims budget

Council adopts new tax rate, trims budget

Farmersville City Council had a busy week with special sessions held on Sept. 23 (budget approval) and Sept. 25 (tax rate adoption). Legislation requires a city to approve a budget before setting the tax rate associated with it. Finance Director John Lawrence...

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Teen cancer patient participates in fundraiser

Teen cancer patient participates in fundraiser

Former Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott escorted Robert Rodriguez of Farmersville down the runway at the 33rd Annual Children’s Cancer Fund “Light It Up” Gala in Dallas. The pair clowned around in front of the crowd at the fundraiser held Friday, April 21,...

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Newest RV park offers country feel, amenities

Newest RV park offers country feel, amenities

For those who enjoy the affordability of the RV lifestyle, Farmersville’s newest RV Park is now open for long and short-term rentals. Farmstead RV Park opened Saturday, April 15 at 6276 County Rd. in Farmersville. By Norishka Pachot To Login to read the full story or...

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Early voting underway

Early voting underway

Farmersville residents will continue heading to polling places this week ahead of Election Day. Early voting began statewide Monday, April 24, and will conclude Tuesday, May 2. Election day will be held Saturday, May 6. Farmersville ISD has three places on the board...

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Proposed MDD widens tax base

Proposed MDD widens tax base

Farmersville voters will be asked to approve the formation of a municipal development district (MDD) and repeal the current Type 4B Economic Development Corporation (EDC) on the May 6 special election ballot. The existing Type 4A EDC will remain in place and not be...

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FHS student serves at State Capitol

FHS student serves at State Capitol

Bella Holland, a sophomore at Farmersville High School, recently served as an Honorary Page for House Representative Jeff Leach during the ongoing legislative session. Bella was approached by the office of Rep. Leach to represent Farmersville ISD, a district located...

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High speed fiber in city closer to reality

High speed fiber in city closer to reality

The prospect of high-speed fiber installation came a step closer to approval by a 3-2 vote of councilmembers at the Tuesday, April 11 Farmersville City Council meeting held at 6 p.m. Mayor pro tem Craig Overstreet and Councilmember Mike Henry cast the dissenting...

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