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No more paper license plates

No more paper license plates

A new law now requires Texas vehicle dealers to issue metal license plates instead of temporary paper tags. Temporary paper license plates are disappearing from Texas vehicles. Under a law passed by the 88th Legislature two years ago, Monday, July 1, is the date for...

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Farmers lose season opener in OT

Farmers lose season opener in OT

EUSTACE-The Eustace Bulldogs topped the Farmersville Farmers in their 2022 season opener in thrilling fashion with a 27-21 overtime victory on Aug. 26 at home. The Farmers opened the scoring with a long 65-yard touchdown reception by Colton Harbin as they took an...

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Lisman’s employment as fire chief terminated

Lisman’s employment as fire chief terminated

Kevin Lisman’s tenure as the Chief of Farmersville Fire Department ended Friday. The former chief’s termination was the culmination of a week-long internal investigation involving EMS and EMT training records he managed. According to Police Chief Mike Sullivan, who...

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Commercial project a possibility

Commercial project a possibility

Farmersville is slated to become home to a new light- and heavy-industrial project on the east side of the city, but the project has yet to take form, City Manager Ben White said in a presentation to city council. The city is working closely with the city’s Tax...

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Farmersville 3 keys to defeating Eustace

Farmersville 3 keys to defeating Eustace

It’s the beginning of a new year for the Farmersville Farmers, featuring several changes in the program. The Farmers return 14 starters from the 2021 season but feature a new coach and a new approach to playing the game. The new school year begins with a long road...

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FISD adds to police force

FISD adds to police force

The Farmersville Independent School District had wanted to hire school monitors to assist its police force in maintaining security within the district. However, because of “all that happened in Uvalde,” the district has decided to hire two additional certified police...

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New moves in city leadership

New moves in city leadership

Farmersville Police Chief Michael Sullivan is retiring from his post as the city’s top cop, but he isn’t going to ride just yet into any sunsets. Instead, Sullivan is assuming a new role as assistant city manager. Sullivan’s new assignment takes effect Oct. 1,...

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Council advised to keep current tax rate

Council advised to keep current tax rate

Farmersville residents might be able to see some stability in their next fiscal year municipal tax rate if a city staff recommendation holds sway with city council. City Finance Director Daphne Hamlin – with an endorsement from City Manager Ben White – has recommended...

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