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At the Farmersville City Council regular meeting on May 18, 2026, leaders handled new terms, public complaints, and several ongoing city projects that touch streets, parks, roads, and public safety. The session affected day-to-day residents directly, from the condition of neighborhood roads and trees to how the city tracks fire hydrants and manages major construction.

Strickland And Mundy Take The Oath
Coleman Strickland and Christy Mundy were officially sworn in to their council seats after the city canceled the May 2 unopposed election. Strickland will serve in Place 1, and Mundy will serve in Place 3, where she is beginning her first full three-year term after filling an unexpired appointment before. The swearing-in locks in the council lineup residents will see making decisions over the next term.

Council Picks Henry As Mayor Pro Tem
The council appointed Mike Henry as mayor pro tem and named Russ Chandler as deputy mayor pro tem. Those posts matter when the mayor is away, since they help keep meetings and city business moving without delay. The appointments were approved without opposition.

Old Time Saturday Won’t Happen In 2026
Representatives from Farmersville Centennial, Inc. said Old Time Saturday will not be held this year after the group fell short of its volunteer goal. They said they reached less than 25% of the number needed to run the event. The group said it may revisit the festival in 2027 and will look at other fundraisers to help support the civic center complex and other community efforts.

Residents Press For Street Repairs And Tree Trimming
Several residents used public comment to ask again about potholes, rough roads, and trees hanging over power lines on Merritt, Murchison, Madison, and nearby streets. One resident also raised concern about a leaning utility pole on Heron Street and said more police patrols are needed at night around a nearby liquor store and shop area. The comments showed the same problems many neighbors see every day: bumpy roads, overgrown limbs, and safety worries that can’t wait.

4B Board Says It Is Still Working On Its Website And Staffing
Councilwoman Tonya Fox said the Farmersville Community Development Corporation’s 4B board met on May 11 and heard presentations for the 2026-2027 grant program. She also said the board is still working on a public website and looking to hire an executive assistant as its workload grows.

Trail Work Is Moving, But Weather And Permits Could Slow It
Dunaway Engineering gave an update on Chaparral Trail and said the contractor got mobilized in early May and had placed a little more than 1,000 linear feet of flex base by last week. The work is still aiming for a July finish, but weather and coordination with TxDOT and Hunt County could affect the timeline. For people using the trail area, that means more progress is visible, but some sections may still be active for a while.

Council Tables Grass Carp Plan For South Lake Park
The council tabled a request to use Farmersville Community Development Corporation funds for triploid grass carp at South Lake Park to help reduce hydrilla. Staff said the plan needs to go back to the 4B board first, and the cost is expected to be about $3,000.

Welford School Move Gets Closer To A Cost Estimate
Council discussed the planned move of Welford School because of the upcoming widening of Hamilton Street. Engineers said they already have drawings and dimensions that can be used to estimate how far the building needs to move. That estimate will help the school group seek grant funding, since the city said it is not pursuing taxpayer money for the move.

Fire Hydrant Work Has Been Reset And Mapped
Fire Chief Greg Massey said the city flowed about 300 hydrants in August and November, repaired 11 broken hydrants, and entered the hydrant data into mapping software. The department also plans to sandblast and repaint hydrants so the color coding matches the main lines they serve.

The council also handled routine board updates, set upcoming meeting dates, and then moved into the executive session to discuss the city manager and the Farmersville Parkway right-of-way acquisition. Several items were approved or tabled, while others were reported as ongoing. Council is set to return next month with more updates on the trail, the school move, and the next steps on park funding and infrastructure work.

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☕ Morning Networking
📅 May 21 | 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Dairy Queen Farmersville
A little caffeine, a little community, and a solid excuse to finally use those business cards. If you like your networking friendly and your local updates fresh, this is your Thursday morning move.

🛍️ Yards of Yard Sales
📅 June 6 | 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
A treasure-hunter’s dream and a very good reason to start your Saturday early. Come ready to browse, bargain, and maybe leave with something delightfully unexpected.

🚗 Market & Motors Showcase
📅 June 6 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Historic Downtown Farmersville
This one brings the horsepower and the hometown charm. Expect classics, customs, motorcycles, and plenty of reasons to linger downtown a little longer.

🧺 Farmersville Market
📅 June 6 | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Historic Onion Shed 154 S Main St, Farmersville, TX 75442
A Farmersville favorite for good reason. It’s a lively mix of local vendors, fresh finds, good food, and that easygoing small-town energy that makes a Saturday feel well spent.

🎶 Freedom Through Music: Clay Potter and Band Celebrate the Birthday of America
📅 July 3 | Time TBA
Downtown Farmersville