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...
Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order for eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot. The first proposition, HJR 143 will authorize professional sports team charitable foundations of organizations...
Dealing with a lot of external challenges presented by the pandemic last season, the Farmersville Cheer Team is excited to return to normal and cheer on the Farmers in 2021. The 2020-21 athletic season was a difficult season for the Lady Farmers. In addition to...
In-Sync Exotics in Wylie celebrated an important employee group last week. The week of July 18-24 marked 2021’s National Zoo Keeper Week, with In-Sync Exotics boasting a staff of nine full-time keepers who perform and oversee a wide variety of daily critical duties,...
Steve Wade, a 30-year law enforcement veteran, is the new chief of police for the Farmersville Independent School District. The new chief, who began working for FISD on July 1, succeeds former Police Chief Brian Alford, who recently resigned. Wade, 60, is in...
The Local Journalism Sustainability Act (LJSA) was recently introduced in the House and has now been introduced in the Senate – and will benefit every member of this community! Unlike many issues in Washington, this legislation has bipartisan support and is focused...
If suspense and mystery are your preferred literary genres, you might want to check out one of Farmersville’s newest authors, J. Boyce, also known to locals as Jerry Boyce Holder. The COVID-19 pandemic provided the expanse of time and opportunity for Holder, a...
Texas shoppers have the opportunity to save money the weekend of Aug. 6-8 when sales taxes are eliminated on most clothing and school supplies priced below $100. Shoppers can save about $8 on every $100 they spend on items such as footwear, bookbags, accessories,...
Whether they’re meeting at sunrise, noon or mid-day, Rotarians across the country — and throughout the world — continue to find ways to serve others while keeping true to their founder’s vision: “So professionals of diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form...
