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Sparks of Freedom canceled for 2026

Sparks of Freedom canceled for 2026

Officials with the Farmersville have canceled the city’s annual Sparks of Freedom fireworks celebration for 2026, citing a combination of safety concerns, rising costs and limited resources. City leadership announced the decision following discussions with fireworks...

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Basketball season opens Saturday

Basketball season opens Saturday

For the first time in nine months, the Farmersville basketball team is back on the court, putting in the final preparations for their new season. Leading the Farmers this season is coach Jeff Green, who now can devote his time fully to basketball after spending the...

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Technology, fleet management discussed

Technology, fleet management discussed

 The Farmersville City Coun­cil agreed to join an interlocal agreement with the city of Melissa, intending ostensibly to hire an internet technology firm that Melissa officials are using to assist with their IT is­sues. But when it came time to hire the company...

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FISD tackles remote learning

FISD tackles remote learning

 After seeing an increase in students failing classes, Farmer­sville ISD said they are working toward helping ac­commodate students who are re­mote learning.  “As is the case with districts across the state, Farmersville ISD has experienced a disparity...

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VFW Post 7426 fights its way back

VFW Post 7426 fights its way back

 Brian Chapman, commander of the Farm­ersville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7426, doesn’t sugarcoat the effect that the coronavi­rus pandemic has had on the VFW’s work in the community. “COVID has had a major impact on us,” said Chapman. “Back in March, when we...

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13 member cities approve water rate deal

13 member cities approve water rate deal

 Representatives of the 13 member cities governing North Texas Municipal Water District gathered last week for a sym­bolic signing ceremony adopt­ing a new water rate structure that will conclude a wholesale water rate case filed with the Texas Public Utility...

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Farmersville to face Sunnyvale in season finale

Farmersville to face Sunnyvale in season finale

Entering their final week of the regular season, the Farmersville football team will need a lot of things to go their way in order to make it to the postseason. In their most recent game, the Farmers were unable to get any­thing going early on offense, los­ing on the...

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Braves lose to Ford in road contest

Braves lose to Ford in road contest

Playing on a quick turnaround after their win over Farmersville, the Community football team was unable to continue their success in their next contest, losing to the Quinlan Ford Panthers 40-13 on the road Monday, Nov. 2. With the loss, Community moves to 3-5 on the...

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Lady Farmers win playoff opener against Brownsboro

Lady Farmers win playoff opener against Brownsboro

Playing in front of the Farmersville fans, Farmersville volleyball dominated in their opening game of the 4A state playoffs, sweeping Brownsboro in their bi-district match 25-8, 25-9, 25-8. Thoughts from coach Harold Davis: “That was the game we were kind of...

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