April 2022
Meetings can include range of topics
One of the reasons that I love being the person who covers Grayson County commissioners is the fact that there is literally no telling what the group is going to talk about on any given Tuesday. You can count on hearing about road work and tax rates, but the group also gives a fair amount of education on topics ranging from horsemanship to football and movies.
Pirates seek perfection
COLLINSVILLE — The Pirates are knocking things off their to-do list, and they are doing it in impressive fashion. After clinching a district title for the first time since 2005, Collinsville is trying to give its first-year head coach something he’s never done in almost 20 years leading a program.
What are Biden’s ‘open-border policies’?
In response to President Joe Biden’s decision to lift a Trump-era policy that reduced the number of migrants entering the U.S., Gov. Greg Abbott recently launched new initiatives he said would address border security.
Woman hopes reaching peak after kidney donation can inspire others
Cristina Fontana once thought donating a kidney was the hardest thing she had ever done in her life. Then she tackled Mount Kilimanjaro.
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Stewart receives Mark Twain Prize for American humor A host of celebrities and comedy royalty gathered Sunday night at the Kennedy Center as comedian, talk show host and political influencer Jon Stewart received the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in humor. Stewart, 59, the 23rd recipient of the prize, was honored by testimonials and skits from fellow comedians and previous Mark Twain recipients.
White House requests action to counter use of drones in US
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration is calling on Congress to expand authority for federal and local governments to take action to counter the nefarious use in the U.S. of drones, which are becoming a growing security concern and nuisance.
Sherman wins finale; Gunter perfect in 11-3A
PRINCETON — Ava Gibson homered, walked, drove in two and scored twice as sixth-place Sherman closed its season with an 11-3 victory against Princeton in District 10-5A action. Bailey Miller was 2-for-4 with a triple, three RBI and scored twice, Marissa Wells was 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and scored, Madison Jarvis was 2-for-4 with a double, Libby Cernero doubled, walked twice, drove in a run and scored, Addey Kuhn singled and drove in two, Mackenzie Clark singled, walked twice and scored, Ally Baker doubled and scored and Natalie Rodriguez singled, drove in a run and scored for Sherman (9-19, 5-9).
Denison and Bells clinch playoff spots
Owen Ewton threw a three-hitter with 11 strikeouts and two walks as Denison earned its sixth straight victory and clinched a playoff spot for the fourth time in five seasons with a 3-2 victory against Prosper Rock Hill in District 10-5A action at Denison High School.
Is there a downside to Texas’ economic luck?
It might seem that when it comes to the economy, Texas is like the lucky gambler at the blackjack table who every hand is dealt a card face up and an ace down. The most recent example came Wednesday when a Texas House committee was looking at what ramifications the state could expect as a result of U.S.