The Texas House and Senate have agreed to cut the amount of taxes paid by homeowners who live in their primary residence and declare it to be their homestead. Increases in the homestead exemption will be retroactive to this tax year if voters approve the changes...
Farmersville is playing its final game of the season without a chance to make the playoffs They were mathematically eliminated after losing last week in double overtime to Community 43-35. The Farmers closes the season at Sunnyvale Friday, Nov. 5. Here are three...
Farmersville has what Police Chief Mike Sullivan calls a “huge problem” with traffic congestion each school day at Washington and Sycamore streets that likely will require a permanent solution in the near future. At issue is a traffic jam cause by parents congregating...
The Lady Farmers started the playoffs on a high note, sweeping Mabank in their bi-district playoff game Tuesday, Nov. 2. Traveling to Emory, they had a strong performance to open the game, defeating the Lady Panthers 25-17 in the first set. The Lady Farmers dominated...
Recent studies by the Texas State Climatologist, Texas A&M University and Texas 2036 show that Texas weather is growing more extreme. Recent polling also shows that Texans are beginning to feel the damaging effects. According to a news release from Texas 2036, a...
City Secretary Sandra Green has departed City Hall after spending five years as the city’s chief recording officer and keeper of the public record. What is the City Council’s next move? Councilmembers voted unanimously on Oct. 19 to reduce their regular meeting...
The Texas Education Agency has given the Farmersville Independent School District a “superior” financial rating, the FISD board of trustees learned Monday night. The board conducted a 15-minute public hearing prior to the start of its regular board meeting. It heard...
The Farmersville football team (1-3, 3-6) couldn’t hold onto a fourth-quarter lead, losing in double overtime to Community 43-35. The Braves (2-2, 5-4) clinched a playoff spot with a victory, while the Farmers were mathematically eliminated. Play of the Game: Braves...
Farmersville won their first district game against Wills Point 44-14 and are hoping to keep their momentum when they host Community Friday, Oct. 29. The game has playoff implications, with the winner clinching the fourth seed in the district. Here are three keys to a...
