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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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County returning to hand-marked paper ballots

County returning to hand-marked paper ballots

Starting with November’s general election, Collin County voters will be going back to the future. Collin County commissioners have agreed to return to hand-marked paper ballots except for voters with vision or mobility challenges. They would still be able to use...

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Juneteenth celebration Saturday in Wylie

Juneteenth celebration Saturday in Wylie

The Juneteenth Celebration, planned for Saturday, June 14, at Olde City Park in Wylie, includes a lengthy roster of musicians, dancers, food and retail vendors, kid fun activities and more.  A celebration of freedom, family and culture is at the heart of the 6th...

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Exotic cat rescue celebrates milestone

Exotic cat rescue celebrates milestone

Kylo Ren, a tiger born at In-Sync Exotics in 2018, enjoys playing with a colorful cardboard tube in his pool during the annual Birthday Bash last weekend. The facility is located on Skyview Drive in Wylie. Photo by Dave Smith for In-Sync Exotics After 25 years of...

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