Correction
In the April 18th edition of the newspaper, the Herald Democrat erred in the name of one of the highways that will be expanded to six lanes in the near future. U.S. Highway 82 is one of the highways the county is seeking to have expanded.
May 2022
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California aims to shield against Texas-style abortion laws
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — State lawmakers on Monday voted to stop courts in Texas and other states from penalizing abortion providers and volunteers in California, part of Democrats’ plan to make the state a sanctuary for women seeking reproductive care should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.
Economy bigger priority than punishing Russia: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are becoming less supportive of punishing Russia for launching its invasion of Ukraine if it comes at the expense of the U.S. economy, a sign of rising anxiety over inflation and other challenges, according to a new poll.
Good MORNING
I heard Denison’s graduation was a treat with a wind chill in the upper 50s. Those who come to Sherman’s this week aren’t likely to get that lucky as warmer temperatures are expected to return to the area by the end of the week.
Denison applies for $340k grant for police personnel
Denison may get some outside help in hiring new police officers in the near future. The City Council recently agreed to apply for a nearly $340,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Justice and its Community Oriented Policing Services Program.
Water plant renamed to honor former employee
A Denison resident was recently honored by the city he served for more than four decades. The Randell Water Treatment Plant was recently renamed the Dean R.
Denison, Sherman, Tioga have academic all-state tennis players
Herald Democrat Three Texoma tennis teams had players earn academic all-state honors by the Texas High School Coaches Association for the 2022 season. Denison’s Luke… Login to continue reading Login…
Businesses that help employees get abortions could be next target of Texas lawmakers if Roe v. Wade is overturned
With Texas poised to automatically ban abortion if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, some Republicans are already setting their sights on the next target to fight the procedure: businesses that say they’ll help employees get abortions outside the state.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Ashley Judd encouraged people to seek help for their mental health and talked about her grieving process after the loss of her mother, country star Naomi Judd. In an interview aired on “Good Morning America” on Thursday, the movie star said she wanted to address her mother’s struggle with depression.
Magnificent milestone: DISD Class of 2022 walks the stage
More than 250 Denison students took first steps into life after school when they officially graduated Saturday evening. Denison High School held its annual commencement ceremony at Munson Stadium and celebrated the accomplishments of the graduating class while also wishing them well in whatever path they may take.