• CALENDAR March 9•
Ribbon Cutting, 11 a.m. Texoma paint and Home Renovation Senior Dance Day, 9:30-11:15 a.m.
March 2023
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One Pill Can Kill social media campaign
Last month, US Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas joined the Grayson County Bar Association for a presentation about the social media campaign, “One Pill Can Kill.” But, the campaign continues as the campaign is being brought to local school districts, students and parents.
Community pep rally welcomes open of Children’s Health Specialty Center
Children’s Health, one of the largest and most prestigious pediatric health care providers in the country and the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, announces the opening of Children’s Health Specialty Center Prosper. The new center, which sits on 75 acres owned by Children’s Health, expands access to care for children and families in Collin and Denton counties. This Specialty Center builds upon the pediatric health system’s commitment to expanding with the pace of this region’s burgeoning pediatric population and continually advancing specialized care for children.
Meth charges earn man prison sentence
Ryan Anthony Goolsby, 45, of Lubbock, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for possession of methamphetamine between 4-200 grams, burglary of a building, and multiple counts of credit or debit card abuse.
Does radon gas present dangers in the air quality of homes?
Dear Dr. Roach: I would like your thoughts as to the danger that high levels of radon gas pose to owners and residents of a first-floor condominium. We reside in a condo located on a golf course in Naples, Florida. As a result of my work as a realtor, the sale of homes and condos typically require inspections for various issues, including radon gas. It happens that my own condo was tested for radon gas, and it was determined that the level of gas was 11.0 pCiL, which we were told was higher than the EPA-recommended guideline of 4 pCiL.
Woman reconsiders pledge made to ailing boyfriend
Dear Abby: My boyfriend of four years has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. We’re both only 51. Obviously, we face a grim reality. He has already tried once to end our relationship to spare me the inevitable, but I convinced him I’m in it to the bitter end.
TPWD awards $2.8M, Bluestem Master Naturalists in Sherman to receive nearly $50K
The Bluestem Master Naturalists in Sherman were among a large group of organization who received grant funding from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. More than $2.8million was given to 55 organizations with the Sherman group receiving nearly $50,000 to be put towards projects for local entities.
Blooming wins at Texoma Livestock show
Amidst all of the animal competitions at the recent livestock show at Loy Park there was also a competition in floriculture. In the fresh flowers division, Gunter FFA Champion Avery Diers was the big winner.
• CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS March 9•
Nate Strauch, Communications Manager for the City of Sherman, was guest speaker when Lake Texoma Chapter 1290 of NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) met at First United Bank in Sherman on Thursday, March 2, 2023. He spoke on industrial and residential community growth, as well as road work.
Police deploy tire deflation device, DWI suspect arrested
This week, Grayson County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a vehicle in Sherman for suspicion of intoxicated driving, but what . “The vehicle fled leading deputies on a short pursuit ending on FM 691 between Hwy 75 and Texoma Parkway,” a news release about the event said.