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Primary election voting begins Feb. 17

Primary election voting begins Feb. 17

Polling places across Texas open Tuesday, Feb. 17, for early voting in the Republican and Democratic party primaries. Early voting ends Friday, Feb. 27, and Election Day is Tuesday, March 3. If needed, runoffs will be held Tuesday, May 26. Winners in the primaries...

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NTMWD plans maintenance

NTMWD plans maintenance

Residents may notice a slight change in the taste of their drinking water in the coming weeks. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 3 through March 31. For more on this...

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Former city leader honored by council

Former city leader honored by council

Mayor Craig Overstreet, left and City Manager Ben White, right,  shown with Debbie Helmberger and son Chester Helmberger, proclaimed Feb. 18, 2025, as “Joseph E. Helmberger Day. A longtime friend of the city and former mayor was honored posthumously by the...

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FISD cancels May 3 election

FISD cancels May 3 election

Farmersville ISD will not hold an election on May 3 due to a lack of contested races. The four incumbents with expiring terms—Places 1, 2, 3, and 4—each filed for re-election and had no challengers. For more on this story see the February 27, 2025 print, or digital...

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CommonGood Medical Clinic expands to Farmersville

CommonGood Medical Clinic expands to Farmersville

Dr. Steve Twyman, founder and CEO of CommonGood Medical, shares the nonprofit’s mission and vision at the grand opening of the satellite clinic at First United Methodist Church in Farmersville.The clinic will offer free medical services to qualifying patients every...

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Local election filings complete

Local election filings complete

With the filing date closed as of last Friday, Feb. 14, there’s a clearer picture of which elections will take place on Saturday, May 3. In Farmersville, Russ Chandler has filed for re-election to Place 2 and Tonya Fox has filed for Place 5 on city council. Both are...

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Derby Days at annual historical society luncheon

Derby Days at annual historical society luncheon

The Farmersville Historical Society is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual Spring Luncheon, an event that serves as the organization’s primary fundraiser for the year. Set for Saturday, March 15, this year’s luncheon will embrace a Kentucky Derby-inspired...

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Convicted drug dealer sentenced to 47 years

Convicted drug dealer sentenced to 47 years

A string of felony convictions has led to a 47-year sentence for a Farmersville man found guilty of drug dealing, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said. Mike Douglas Stoker, 44, was sentenced for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine after a...

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