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County returning to hand-marked paper ballots

County returning to hand-marked paper ballots

Starting with November’s general election, Collin County voters will be going back to the future. Collin County commissioners have agreed to return to hand-marked paper ballots except for voters with vision or mobility challenges. They would still be able to use...

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Farmersville schools will be closed Thursday

Farmersville schools will be closed Thursday

As of Wednesday, Feb. 23, 12:37 p.m: Due to inclement weather and out of concern for the safety of staff and students school officials announced earlier today that all Farmersville ISD campuses and district facilities will be closed tomorrow, February 24, 2022. ...

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Rotary Club looking for a few good men, women

Rotary Club looking for a few good men, women

The Farmersville Rotary Club is continuing its good works and is looking for those wanting to be a part of its mission. The 83-year service club, which meets each Tuesday, is part of Rotary International. Currently, the Farmersville Rotary Club is hosting a membership...

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Chief summarizes storm details, lauds four ‘heroes’

Chief summarizes storm details, lauds four ‘heroes’

Farmersville recently endured what Police Chief Mike Sullivan called an “unprecedented” weather event, the city council learned at its most recent regular meeting. Sullivan, who serves as the city’s emergency services coordinator, delivered on Feb. 8 what amounted to...

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Secretary of state releases mail-in voting information

Secretary of state releases mail-in voting information

The deadline to file an application for a mail-in ballot is Friday, Feb. 18. Texas Secretary of State John Scott released step-by-step instructions on new identification requirements for mail-in ballots. Scott reminded Texans that the new application for ballot by...

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Power failure, storm damage affect many

Power failure, storm damage affect many

Farmersville fell victim to Mother Nature’s wrath this past week as winter cold, ice, snow and sleet played havoc with the city’s electrical system, officials reported. The city suffered what Public Works Director Jeramy Young called a “systemwide power failure,”...

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Several Farmers return from playoff experience

Several Farmers return from playoff experience

The Farmersville baseball team got a taste of the playoffs last season and hopes to build towards even more in 2022.  Finishing 2021, the Fightin’ Farmers went 8-4 in district play and reached the bi-district round of the playoffs. After a tough stretch in the...

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Lady Farmers miss out on postseason bid

Lady Farmers miss out on postseason bid

The Farmersville Lady Farmers basketball team missed out on the playoffs with a 50-37 loss to Kaufman on Tuesday night. Farmersville (4-8, 9-18) lost their last five district play games, struggling with injuries and a limited roster. They fell behind 20-5 after the...

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