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Hidden funeral ledgers unlock local history

Hidden funeral ledgers unlock local history

Funeral ledgers discovered beneath Hurst’s Fielder-Baker Funeral Home, in July 2024. They have been digitized and are now accessible through UNT’s Portal to Texas History. Courtesy photo For more than a century, the names of North Texas residents recorded in fragile...

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FJHS rocketry team earns recognition

FJHS rocketry team earns recognition

The Farmersville Junior High Rocketry team at NASA headquarters. The team, led by Coach Michael Daigrepont, left, included Jayla Shufeldt, Francisco Lara, Baneza Meija and Melody Newhouse. They were supported by Raphael Yanez, Ian Cadena and Ian Cruz. Courtesy photo A...

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Community honors fallen heroes

Community honors fallen heroes

Members of Farmersville VFW Post 7426 raise the American flag during the annual Thompson Cemetery Memorial Service in Lavon Saturday, May 25. The post has participated in the event for 19 consecutive years, honoring fallen service members alongside local veterans and...

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Homestead exemptions raised

Homestead exemptions raised

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...

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FHS Class of 2025 honor achievements

FHS Class of 2025 honor achievements

An evening of celebration for the Farmersville High School Class of 2025 was shared with family, friends and Farmersville ISD administrative staff last week. The commencement ceremony for the 174 graduating students was held Tuesday, May 20, at the Credit Union of...

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