http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/ Peyton Hill, an FFA member from Nevada, exhibited a Yorkshire Barrow that was named the Reserve Grand Champion at the 2009 Fort Worth Stock Show. Junior show entries totaled 9,698 at this years show. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=410&z=4 Abby Shea, an FFA member from Nevada, exhibited a First Place Heifer in the Red Angus Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show at the 2009 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo held during January. Junior show entries totaled 9,698 at this years show. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=409&z=4 The Farmersville FFA has been hard at work this spring, especially where the Fort Worth Stock Show is concerned. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=408&z=4 A traveling art show making the rounds around Texas will make a stop at THE ARTS gallery. The University of Dallas 20th National National Print Invitational will run from Thursday, Feb. 19 through March 7 at the gallery located at the Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy. in Plano. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=407&z=4 http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=397&z=4 Though many companies are suffering due to hard economic times, local businesses such as Griffins Jewelry in McKinney and Hursts Floral Design in Farmersville saw an increase in sales this Valentines Day. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=396&z=4 ROYSE CITY - Farmersville secured its first playoff win Feb. 17 with a 55-46 victory over Van in the Class 3A Region II bi-district at Royse City High School. They have a bye in the second round and will face the winner of the Princeton versus Mt. Vernon area round game, which is Thursday at Wills Point High School. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=387&z=4 A Farmersville citizen has asked the Council to allow residents to purchase electricity from providers other than the city. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=386&z=4 Community Waste Disposal and Caprock presented annual reports at the recent City Council meeting. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=385&z=4 Farmersville, who hasn't made the playoffs since 2000, will face Van at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 in the Class 3A Region II bi-district round at Royse City High School. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=378&z=4 Check out the February Farmers and Fleas featuring the Wylie Antique Machinery club. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=377&z=4 Collin College will be hosting a town hall meeting to gauge interest and support for the Eastern Collin County campus at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, in the FHS cafetorium. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=370&z=4 Filing for a place on the Farmersville City Council and FISD School Board May 9 ballot has begun. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=369&z=4 During the weekend, local fire departments were busy battling several grass fires made worse by weather conditions. Jan. 31, area departments responded to a six-acre fire near CR 490. Several agencies were called in to battle the blaze. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=356&z=4 Improvements to the baseball park may be made by the 2009 Local Park Grant program for small communities. The Council voted after a public hearing last week to submit an application for the grant. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=355&z=4 The Amber Alert system was proven effective last week when 2-year-old Presley Karley Ellison was safely returned to her mother Jan. 29. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=353&z=4 An ice storm has delayed operations in North Texas for the past few days. An Indian Hawthorne bush sits in Farmersville covered in ice. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=331&z=4 Woody Wright sets up the dinner during the Garden Club meeting. The club hosted a tea party with dinner and a guest speaker. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=324&z=4 Having to run a classified ad in the local paper for a lost animal: 0 dollars. Dealing with your childs tears over losing their beloved pet: 0 dollars. Getting your pet back because of microchipping: priceless. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=319&z=4 THE ARTS gallery will host a new show titled String Resonance now through Saturday, Feb. 7. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=316&z=4 With spring approaching, fundraisers abound for the communitys civic organizations. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=315&z=4 Safety was the main focus of Farmersville ISD trustees at this months board meeting. The board reviewed the districts Emergency Operation Plan. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=314&z=4 The following is the current warrants list for Farmersville furnished by the Farmersville Police Department for January. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=312&z=4 Kentleigh Nichols, along with several other cancer survivors, are teaming up with the FIS this month to raise money for the battle against cancer. Throughout January, the school will have three weeks of fundraising events. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=298&z=4 Due to the state of the economy, the citys project with the Provident Municipal Utility District has been put on hold until further notice. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=297&z=4 Spec Chem was granted a tax abatement at last weeks Farmersville City Council meeting. http://www.farmersvilletimes.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=296&z=4