The School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) ensures public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices -- and that they improve these practices. According to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the system is...
By offering qualified incoming students six free credit hours for the 2023 summer semester, Collin College hopes to ensure students stay on track post pandemic. Students can apply for the tuition credit online for the ‘Reversing the Slide’ program, with applications...
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...
After reaching a settlement in mediation in February, the terms of a settlement agreement has been reached in a lawsuit filed between six current and former employees and Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis, First Assistant District Attorney Bill Wirskye and...
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...
After reaching a settlement in mediation in February, the terms of a settlement agreement have been reached in a lawsuit filed between six current and former employees and Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis, First Assistant District Attorney Bill Wirskye and...
In an effort to aid incoming pre-K and kindergartners register for the upcoming school year, Tatum Elementary will host a pre-kindergarten and kindergarten round up Thursday, April 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. At the event, there will be free food, bounce house, games and much...
The recent relocation of two well-known restaurants to downtown Farmersville paved the way for the city’s newest coffee shop. Rise & Brew, located at 604 State Hwy 78 Ste. 117, will continue the tradition of offering students a safe place to grab a drink and...
A recently announced $2.8 billion package of annual funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will see the All Neighbors Coalition receive a 20% increase compared to last year. The All Neighbors Coalition, a collection of 130 nonprofit...
