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Councilmembers sworn in; parkway project moves forward

Councilmembers sworn in; parkway project moves forward

Newly elected Farmersville City Council members officially began their terms during the council’s regular meeting Monday, May 19, as the city also moved ahead with a major infrastructure project. Russell Chandler and Tonya Fox, both of whom had previously served in...

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Remembering 9/11

Remembering 9/11

September 11, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Queda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two...

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Lady Farmers win road matchups

Lady Farmers win road matchups

With one week left until district play, the Lady Farmers have established themselves as a top-tier program. Through the first 24 games, Farmersville has one of its best starts to any season. Since losing to Royse City in the first tournament of the year, the Lady...

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Abbott announces third session agenda

Abbott announces third session agenda

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Sept. 7 that a third special session begins on Sept. 20, with redistricting one of the issues to be considered. The session will include four other agenda items: American Rescue Plan Act appropriations, specifics on transgender athletes'...

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Farmersville runs wild on A+ Academy

Farmersville runs wild on A+ Academy

Points came early and often for Farmersville(2-0), as they built a 54-0 lead and cruised to a 74-0 victory over A+ Academy(0-2) In the 1st quarter, Farmersville erupted with 256 total yards on offense to go with 5 touchdowns.  EJ Chairez, Brady Tidwell, Jeralin...

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City offices remain open

City offices remain open

Over the weekend, concerns were raised as to whether the city of Farmersville administrative offices had been shut down due to a coronavirus outbreak. Police Chief Mike Sullivan, who also serves as the city’s Emergency Manager Coordinator, confirmed that a number of...

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Longtime fire chief plans October retirement

Longtime fire chief plans October retirement

Farmersville Fire Chief Kim Morris is slated to be delivered a birthday present for the ages. Morris will turn 70 years of age on Oct. 13; two days later he will retire from a job he has held for the past 15 years. For the full story, see the August 12 issue...

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Public meeting set for proposed FISD budget, tax rate

Public meeting set for proposed FISD budget, tax rate

Farmersville ISD will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 23 to hear public comments on the 2021-22 proposed budget and tax rate for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The proposed tax rate com­prised of a Maintenance and Operations (“M&O”) compo­nent and an Interest &...

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Governor calls special session; Democrats still absent

Governor calls special session; Democrats still absent

The Texas Legislature’s spe­cial session was to have con­vened Saturday, as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. outlined 17 items he wants lawmakers to address. “The Texas Legislature achieved a great deal during the 87th Legislative Session, and they have a responsibility to...

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