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Rike Library plans summer fun for local youth

Rike Library plans summer fun for local youth

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center will be visiting the Rike Memorial Library in June as one of its summer programs. File art The Rike Memorial Library is gearing up for a summer full of family-friendly activities as part of its 2026 Summer Programs lineup, featuring...

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Governor announces special session

Governor announces special session

Gov. Greg Abbott announced a special session of the Texas Legislature starting July 8. The June 22 announcement did not specify what legislative priorities will be included in the special session agenda but said the items “will be announced prior to the convening of...

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Code enforcement, Main Street Manager discussed

Code enforcement, Main Street Manager discussed

The Farmersville City Coun­cil is trying to figure out a way to hire a new Main Street manager while making clear to whom he or she reports and avoiding con­flict between various governing and regulatory panels. Kevin Casey, the former Main Street manager, was...

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Davis leads returning class for Lady Farmers

Davis leads returning class for Lady Farmers

After earning a third straight appearance in the regional semifinals last season, Farm­ersville volleyball coach Har­old Davis is ready to return the Lady Farmers to the playoffs in 2021. One of the obstacles Davis and the Lady Farmers will have to overcome this...

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Lake levels rise; parks close

Lake levels rise; parks close

For the last two months, heavy rainfall has plagued the Metroplex, causing rivers and creeks to flood and lake levels to rise. At Lake Lavon, the current water elevation could prevent some sum­mer fun activities. The lake, which is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of...

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FHS graduates walk the stage

FHS graduates walk the stage

In a school year fraught with a multitude of challenges, the 125-member Farmersville High School Class of 2021 walked across the stage on a thankful note Monday, June 14, at the Allen Event Center. Graduating senior Debanhi Bosquez led the Pledge of Al­legiance after...

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Lakehaven MUD project moves forward

Lakehaven MUD project moves forward

Two major homebuilders have made inroads in Farmers­ville by purchasing 1,838 lots in the development known as Lakehaven MUD. The 453-acre master-planned community is located adjacent to Hwy 78 and County Road 550. Green Brick Partners Inc. has teamed up with Meritage...

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Coaching staff ready to get Farmers prepped for fall

Coaching staff ready to get Farmers prepped for fall

After becoming Farmersville high school head football coach in January, Randy Barnes is starting to shape how the Farm­ers will play next season. Leading the Farmers through the early offseason drills, Barnes said he has worked hard on building a culture that is ready...

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87th Texas Legislature session comes to an end

87th Texas Legislature session comes to an end

The 87th Texas Legislative session ended May 31 after Texas Democrats staged a walkout that dissolved the quorum needed for a vote, killing Senate Bill 7, known as the Election Integrity Protection Act. If passed, the bill would have set uniform early voting hours,...

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