Councilmembers went a step further and granted a tax freeze for senior citizens and disabled taxpayers for 2024 at last week’s city council meeting. Previously, council approved an increase in the exemption amount to $30,000 for these two groups. By Cole McClendon For...
Early voting for the March 3 presidential primary elections starts Tuesday, Feb. 18, and runs for 10 days through Feb. 28. The elections are split into Democratic and Republican primaries to decide the candidates for office in the November general election. Races...
Cold weather is inevitable this time of year in North Texas and it produces varying degrees of impact on individuals and families. Those who cannot cope as well under adverse conditions have help available to them, such as faith-based organizations that stand...
If you’re a senior citizen looking to socialize, eat, and perhaps play some Bingo or 42, check out the Farmersville Senior Center. Senior Center Social Director Cathy Strong says the center has weekly activities for everyone to enjoy. If getting limber and perhaps...
Farmersville ISD is a step closer to having a new superintendent. Trustees conducted eight interviews between three meetings held Feb. 10-12. According to Board President Tony Gray, the board hopes to use the interviews to narrow their search down to two or three...
World War II veteran and former Farmersville resident, Joseph Wayne Spraggins died Jan. 22 at the age of 95 at Methodist Regional Hospital in Richardson. Although known to many as Betty Spraggins’ doting other half who supported and helped her at The Honey Pot...
Thanks to a generous donation, a few Farmersville students will have some help with their post-graduation plans. The James “Shug” Stanford estate donated $150,000 to the Farmersville ISD Ex-Students’ Association. Francis Hickman, treasure of the association,...
Like a lot of adults, Chris Wallace arrived at his current profession with a couple of stops along the way. Wallace is Farmersville Police Department’s 2019 Police Officer of the Year. For the full story, see the Jan. 30 issue or subscribe online Chad Engbrock •...
Farmersville ISD has officially ended the first stage of the superintendent search. Trustees finished reviewing applications Thursday, Jan. 23 – the same day as their board meeting – and will begin the first round of interviews Feb. 10 to 15. For the full story, see...
