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Cities ready to celebrate Fourth of July

Cities ready to celebrate Fourth of July

Farmersville will once again celebrate Sparks of Freedom, a free event held from 5 to 10 p.m. at Southlake Park. Independence Day is just around the corner, and communities throughout Collin County are gearing up for a variety of celebrations that promise to bring out...

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No more paper license plates

No more paper license plates

A new law now requires Texas vehicle dealers to issue metal license plates instead of temporary paper tags. Temporary paper license plates are disappearing from Texas vehicles. Under a law passed by the 88th Legislature two years ago, Monday, July 1, is the date for...

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Operation targeted online child exploitation

Operation targeted online child exploitation

Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and advocacy groups completed a month-long collaborative enforcement effort aimed at rescuing children from online sexual exploitation and bringing perpetrators to justice. FBI Dallas Special Agent in...

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Rike Memorial Library returns with summer events

Rike Memorial Library returns with summer events

Gregg Ka-Zam’s magic show on Wednesday, June 18 kicked off the first of many special guests planned for the summer at the Rike Library. Rike Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Club has a full calendar of guests and performances to keep kids entertained during the...

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FISD to hold budget, tax rate hearing

FISD to hold budget, tax rate hearing

Farmersville ISD residents will have the chance to give input on the district’s proposed budget and tax rate for the upcoming year. A public meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at Farmersville High School, at 499 Highway 78 North, to present the...

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Council hears first look at 2025-26 budget

Council hears first look at 2025-26 budget

City Council’s newest member, Kristi Mondy, shown with City Secretary Tabatha Monk, took the oath of office during the Monday, June 16 meeting. Finance Director John Lawrence gave Farmersville City Council a preliminary look at the 2025-26 fiscal year budget during...

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Audie Murphy Day festivities planned

Audie Murphy Day festivities planned

Bertie Neu, dressed as Rosie the Riveter, stands with a life-size cutout of Audie Murphy, which will be on display June 21 at the Bain-Honaker House. Courtesy photo Farmersville is set to honor its most famous hometown hero as Audie Murphy Day returns Friday and...

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