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Rural residents to vote on emergency services

Rural residents to vote on emergency services

Collin County residents who don’t live in cities will decide Nov. 4 whether their property should be taxed to pay for an emergency services district (ESD). The Collin County Commissioners Court agreed in July to place a petition request on the general election ballot....

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Family legacy lives on through generations of service

Family legacy lives on through generations of service

Staff at Farmersville Health and Rehabilitation, a five star facility, continue the legacy created by the Hinton family. You sell a business that has consumed most of your waking hours for almost your entire adult life and you celebrate being free from the hassle,...

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Police hiring freeze, library cuts balance budget

Police hiring freeze, library cuts balance budget

City Council finalized a trimmed fiscal year 2025-26 budget Oct. 6, approving cuts to the police department and Rike Library to balance spending under the approved tax rate. Finance Director John Lawrence presented an ordinance achieving that goal by reducing...

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Perfect weather, record crowds highlight OTS

Perfect weather, record crowds highlight OTS

Crowds pack Main Street in Farmersville Saturday, Oct. 4, for the 45th annual Old Time Saturday event. Ian McVea/The Farmersville Times Perfect early autumn weather greeted crowds of visitors Saturday in downtown Farmersville for Old Time Saturday, the annual event...

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Project to boost Lake Texoma use

Project to boost Lake Texoma use

Map of Texoma Two-Step Project. Courtesy of NTMWD North Texas Municipal Water District is moving forward with a major infrastructure initiative known as the “Texoma Two-Step,” a series of projects aimed at increasing the use of water from Lake Texoma to help meet...

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Glass artist’s entries shine at State Fair

Glass artist’s entries shine at State Fair

Glass artist Jamaison Schular placed second in the State Fair theme division for professionals this year. He also placed third for glass. Courtesy photo The State Fair of Texas is officially open, and for those who love to stroll through the Creative Arts building,...

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Council adopts new tax rate, trims budget

Council adopts new tax rate, trims budget

Farmersville City Council had a busy week with special sessions held on Sept. 23 (budget approval) and Sept. 25 (tax rate adoption). Legislation requires a city to approve a budget before setting the tax rate associated with it. Finance Director John Lawrence...

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