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Oct 30

“We Have The Carrot. There Needs To Be The Stick.” Farmersville’s Economic Development Board Debates How To Fill Downtown

At its Oct. 22 meeting, Farmersville’s FEDC debated upstairs housing, a vacancy permit for empty buildings and a new retail recruiter told to keep national brands off Main Street.

Sep 29

Big Changes Could Be Coming To Chaparral Trail In $6.7 Million Overhaul
Sep 29

Farmersville Holds Tax Rate Steady, But Homeowners Could Still Pay More
Sep 23

Temporary Fire Services Deal Approved With Conditions

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Sep 23, 2026

Water And Sewer Fees Go Up

Farmersville approved water and sewer fee updates after a public hearing, citing a 9 percent North Texas Municipal Water District increase.
Sep 9, 2026

Baseball And Softball Contract Review Delayed

Farmersville parks board delayed action on softball and baseball contract improvements, saying it still needs updated information and a documented list.
Sep 9, 2026

Ultra Race Proposal Puts Trail In The Spotlight

Farmersville parks board heard a proposal for the Freight Train 200 trail race in December, with permits, restrooms and safety still under discussion.
Sep 9, 2026

Dispatch Contract Approved For Police And Fire

Council approved a new Collin County dispatch agreement for police and fire, with annual fees topping $263,000 and no early termination refund.
Sep 9, 2026

City Approves 2026-27 Budget

Farmersville council approved a $0.725 tax rate budget for 2026-27, including 3% raises and uncommitted revenue while finances are cleaned up.
Sep 2, 2026

Staff And Officials Weigh How Much Control The City Really Has

Farmersville officials said limited ETJ authority makes annexation crucial if the city wants more say over zoning, services and future development patterns.

Older Farmersville Stories

“We Have The Carrot. There Needs To Be The Stick.” Farmersville’s Economic Development Board Debates How To Fill Downtown

Big Changes Could Be Coming To Chaparral Trail In $6.7 Million Overhaul

Farmersville Holds Tax Rate Steady, But Homeowners Could Still Pay More

Temporary Fire Services Deal Approved With Conditions

The latest in Farmersville

Water And Sewer Fees Go Up

Baseball And Softball Contract Review Delayed

Ultra Race Proposal Puts Trail In The Spotlight

Dispatch Contract Approved For Police And Fire

City Approves 2026-27 Budget

Staff And Officials Weigh How Much Control The City Really Has

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