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Farmersville ISD is launching a new full-time virtual honors program designed for academically advanced students in grades 7-12, offering a flexible online learning model paired with expanded Advanced Placement, dual-credit and career training opportunities. The new...
This framed print of the former rail depot is one of 24 oversized photographs that will be auctioned Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Bain-Honaker House. Courtesy Farmersville Historical Society The Farmersville Historical Society is giving the community a chance to take...
Texans planning to vote in the upcoming election cycle should be aware of key deadlines and requirements that will impact their ability to cast a ballot in 2025. The last day to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Early voting begins on Monday, Oct. 20, and will...
Farmersville ISD welcomed a new trustee to its board Sept. 22 as the district also announced it received the highest possible rating on its annual state financial accountability report. The board administered the oath of office to Cynthia Craddock-Clark, who was...
Facing a looming deadline to adopt the 2025-26 city budget and corresponding tax rate, Farmersville City Council approved an ordinance proposing the new rate during its Monday, Sept. 15 regular meeting. After hearing concerns from residents about higher taxes,...
Sports
Farmersville senior linebacker Cade Ellis, left, signed a National Letter of Intent with Midland University on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Teammate Rylan Mitchell watches as Ellis signs his letter. Photo courtesy Andrew Navajo By David Wolman [email protected] Four...
FARMERSVILLE – After finishing on good terms in the Edgewood Tournament, the Lady Farmers basketball team returned home to take on the Sulphur Springs Lady Cats. It was a night where the Lady Cats dominated from beginning to end in a 57-33 loss for Farmersville....
The Farmersville Fightin’ Farmers basketball team tipped off their season last week with a pair of home games. After coming up with 38-34 win over their neighbors, the Bland Tigers, the Farmers dropped their Saturday contest against Gainesville to open the year 1-1....
Jeralin Craddock finds some open space for a decent gain in Farmersville’s loss to the Caddo Mills Foxes. (Photo by Victor Tapia) GREENVILLE – The Fighting Farmers first playoff appearance since 2019 was not accompanied with a storybook ending, as the...
Rendi Fetty was one of four seniors to see her career as a Lady Farmer volleyball player come to an end on Tuesday with Farmersville’s loss to Lindale. The Lady Farmers’ postseason run came to an end last Tuesday at the hands of the Lindale Lady Eagles. After...
Education
Trustees handled a brief agenda swiftly during the Farmersville ISD school board’s regular meeting Tuesday, April 29. Most of the meeting took place in closed session to discuss two items: personnel employment—including administrative contracts for the 2025–26 school...
Farmersville ISD administrators are slowly but surely getting plans in motion for the upcoming school year. A first day of school has not yet been set. According to Superintendent Micheal French, the situation is currently too fluid to allow for specifics. He noted,...
Farmersville ISD welcomed three new employees to the administrative team earlier this month. Anna Baker is the new Executive Director Chief Financial Officer, Jason Gomez is the new Deputy Superintendent and Micah Taylor is the new Assistant Superintendent for...
Collin College has announced plans for the final summer session that starts July 13. The college will follow Centers for Disease Control guidelines, observe executive orders issued by the Office of the Texas Governor, and proceed with guidance from the Texas Higher...
June 10, 2020 – Collin College will offer virtual information sessions for the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity degree program in June, July, and August. The online sessions will occur:5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 Noon on Wednesday, June...
Life & Style
The Two Tickets to Paradise cottage in St. Thomas offers panoramic views of Hull Bay and the 2-acre property which includes a large deck with a pool, cabana, grill and bar, plus an assortment of cozy seating areas. It started with a fundraiser and a cottage called Two...
Fatherhood takes many different directions but for the Pollard family, service to others is one quality that is emphasized above all else. Barry Pollard, 64, is the father of three sons – Shaun, 30, Aaron, 35 and Bradley Pollard, 38. The Pollard family is no stranger...
Citizens are being invited to celebrate veterans and active duty personnel along with the memory of Audie Murphy as annual festivities take place Saturday, June 23. The 19th annual Audie Murphy Day will be held in downtown Farmersville and features myriad events...
Those looking for summer fun won’t have to look too far as myriad events are on tap for this weekend. Kicking off the first Music in the Park will be straight 8, a youth Big Band dedicated to becoming better musicians. The band is comprised of middle school, high...
As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, many residents will enjoy picnics, cookouts and time with family and friends, signaling the start of summer. However, Memorial Day is also a time to remember those who died in active military service. Farmersville will honor...
Opinion
Late 1940s postcard of Williams Theater in Ashdown, Arkansas. The theater was built in 1947. Columnist John Moore’s father, Jimmy, was a projectionist there in the mid-1950s. Courtesy John Moore Growing up, movies weren’t just a Saturday night diversion. They were...
Frances Pharcellus Church – New York Sun – 9/21/1897 “DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. “Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. “Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’“Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? “VIRGINIA O’HANLON.“115 WEST...
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging the results of the presidential election. President Donald Trump and 17 Republican attorneys generals had joined the lawsuit, which asked the Supreme Court to toss...
The Texas Enterprise Fund took a hit for lack of transparency in a new research paper from the National Freedom of Information Coalition. The paper by journalist Steve Miller is titled “Invisible Incentives: How Secrecy Impedes Evaluation and Accountability of...
Texas topped 1 million COVID-19 cases as some counties reimposed restrictions that had been loosened after this summer’s spike. Particularly hard-hit El Paso extended its temporary shutdown of nonessential businesses, but the Texas Eighth Court of Appeals ruled 2-1...
