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Economic development report heard by council

Economic development report heard by council

Farmersville Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) Director Rodney Williams presented an update on business sector initiatives and progress at the June 2 city council meeting. Williams shared data comparing fiscal year 2023-24 to 2024-25, highlighting growth in...

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Parade of Disney characters fill streets

Parade of Disney characters fill streets

Cool, clear weather, twinkling lights and a hot cocoa trailer set a scene straight from a movie set as much-loved characters from “Toy Story,” “Monsters Inc.,” “Frozen,” “101 Dalmatians,” “Mickey Mouse” and more came to life in a hometown parade last weekend. A total...

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Lady Farmers defeat Community

Lady Farmers defeat Community

Farmersville girls basketball won their district opener at Community 76-20. The Lady Farmers proved they were better early, going ahead 16-4 at the end of the first quarter. They built a 35-15 advantage at halftime, and led by as many as 24 points.  Farmersville...

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Primary filings draw to a close

Primary filings draw to a close

The Republican and Democrat filing period for the March 1, 2022 primaries closed with several candidates drawing challengers in their perspective races. Filing closed Monday, Dec. 13 and candidates for county-level offices signed up with county political party chairs,...

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Lavon resident joins primary race

Lavon resident joins primary race

A Lavon man has thrown his hat in for the upcoming primaries, where he will seek the Democratic nomination for Collin County judge. Josh Murray said he is understanding of those with differing political views, and he is empathic to their concerns but added that he...

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Local man digs deep into cemetery records

Local man digs deep into cemetery records

Mack Hurst, along with a few of his friends, embarked on a mission that sounded and looked like an impossible task, which was to bring the records of an old Farmersville cemetery from the 19th century into the 21st century. However, according to Hurst, the mission has...

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Parade, more holiday events this weekend

Parade, more holiday events this weekend

Holiday festivities ramp up this weekend as multiple events are planned in the city. On Friday, Dec. 10, First Baptist Farmersville presents The Light and Life Christmas Cantata outside on the Parkway at 6 p.m. Also, that same night at the church, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.,...

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All-district football honors handed out

All-district football honors handed out

The Farmers football team had 16 players earn all-district honors for the 2021 season. Farmersville football improved in 2021 but were unable to make the playoffs, finishing fifth in their district with a 3-7 overall record. Victories for the Farmers this season...

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Chase heads “rejuvenated” girls soccer team

Chase heads “rejuvenated” girls soccer team

After a series of tough finishes last year, the Farmersville girls soccer team has undergone changes during the offseason. The team finished 2-12 in district play and 7-16 overall in 2021, having lost 11 of their last 12 games to end up seventh in the standings. Coach...

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