July 2022

Commissioners, Sherman officials talk jail expansion

July 28, 2022

Grayson County commissioners heard from city officials, a former city of Sherman mayor and some downtown business owners Tuesday about the prospect of expanding the Grayson County Jail. By the time the public hearing had ended, Grayson County Commissioner Jeff Whitmire and Sherman City Manager Robby Hefton had agreed to talk later in the day about the costs of expansion of the jail in either its current location or a future location outside of downtown and the ways to pay for studies to assess those items.

Ollie L. Davison III

July 28, 2022

Ollie L. Davison III, age 68, of Sherman, ascended to his eternal home Saturday, July 23rd at his residence.

July 28, 2022

On Saturday July 23, 2022, Edward Darrell Orr was called home to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Darrell and Fay Orr; Twin Sister, Easter Orr; and his Brother, Ronnie Tate. He is survived by his

Alice Polk Blanton

July 28, 2022

Minister Alice Polk Blanton,age 57, of Sherman, ascended to her eternal home on Sunday, July 24th at Texoma Medical Center, Denison. A public visitation will be Friday, July 29th from 1 P.M.

Is this awful summer heat is the new normal? Here’s how Texas should prepare for the worst

July 28, 2022

This is already a sweltering summer, even for Texas. Based on the long-term projections of climate change’s effects, we’ll see more like it. It’s time for Fort Worth and Texas to better prepare.

July 28, 2022

More Terre Hauteans, Hoosiers and Americans are in need of mental health services after more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic and its multiple effects. A new nationwide 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline went live on Saturday and is intended to provide a first layer of help to those in need.

Hay bales

July 28, 2022

Grazing Forage Brassicas Forage brassicas have been used in the U.S. for more than 100 years.

Gardener’s mailbag: How can I find a certified arborist?

July 28, 2022

Dear Neil: I have read your recommendations of our using “certified arborists.” I live outside a major urban area. How could I find out if there is one that serves my vicinity? We had trees that were bulldozed down in error while we were out of town. The homeowner responsible is being asked to replace a large number of trees and shrubs in this wild area, but we need a certified arborist to establish what was growing there natively before.

July 28, 2022

Dear Dr. Roach: Would you comment on some information I discovered about statin drugs, which I think reveals some nefarious numbers on behalf of the drug companies? So far I have found two reports that say the actual number of people who have heart attacks after being placed on Lipitor was reduced from 3.1% to 2%.

Boyfriend’s plans for future are subject to mom’s approval

July 28, 2022

Dear Abby: My adult granddaughter, “Lola,” is in a two-year relationship with a wonderful young man and has been anticipating a proposal. During a conversation, he mentioned he would not propose to her until he has introduced her to his parents, who live in another state.