Gun violence is so regular an occurrence in the United States that no incident, however tragic, comes as a surprise. But events in recent days deserve special attention all the same, as they underscore a core truth about responding to gun violence: changing just one or two rules would not be enough.
High tech growth and development in Sherman may be key to the future for development of one of Denison’s major gateways. Representatives with the Denison Development Alliance recently gave an update of redevelopment efforts for the former Johns Manville site on the city’s northern border along U.S. Highway 75, including ways developers can capitalize on multi-billion- dollar developments taking place in Sherman.
Cal Ripken and Cooperstown are connected again. Ripken’s eponymous tournaments for youth baseball players have merged with Cooperstown All Star Village under a new agreement with the owners of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils.
As winter begins to make its February presence known, many say that a cold day is a good day for a good book. However, according to Denison ISD librarians, every day is a good day for a good book. Beginning February 6, all DISD campuses will begin their “For the Love of Reading” program that will continue through February 17.
Rowe Dean “Dizzy” Ellis of Whitesboro was called home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Dizzy was born in Pernell, Oklahoma in the 30’s to Lois Paul “LP” and Audie Henrietta (King) Ellis.
1948-2023 Connie Lynn Jones, 74, went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2023. She lost her fight to Leukemia, but not before defying the odds.
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) quickly became a global punchline when his multiple, contradictory misrepresentations of his background were revealed after he was elected in November. But there’s nothing funny about Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s refusal to call on Santos to resign, as a few other Republicans have.
A pilot program could help address learning loss wrought by the pandemic – if it gets the funding it needs. One of the most wrenching legacies of the pandemic might be what it has done to a generation of children.
Grayson County commissioners faced a short agenda this week with the biggest part of their decisions set aside for the consent agenda which doesn’t even get discussed during the meeting. There were three things that they heard about from county staff and they included the following.
I woke up Thursday morning to some unwelcomed news. It seems like this area could be up for some more wintery weather next week. And when I say weather, I mean precipitation. Just what kind of precipitation is unclear at this point.