Grayson County community calendar June 13-29
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June 2024
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Summer flowers
Many flower gardens look great in spring and early summer but begin to look a little frazzled, just like the gardener, when the summer sun beats down and temperatures reach the 90s or more. By planting flowers now that will bloom in mid to late summer and thrive in the summer heat, you can keep your flower garden looking fresh and full of vitality all summer long.
1 more year: SISD wrestles with possibility of deficit budget, stagnant state funding
Sherman Independent School District is looking for ways to minimize a projected $2.8 million deficit budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Members of the school board held a special meeting Monday to discuss the upcoming budget ahead of its expected passing later this month.
Commissioners approve independent recruiting site for Sheriff's Office
Tuesday morning, Grayson County commissioners approved a request from the Grayson County Sheriff's Office to allow the office to host an individual recruiting website on the internet.
5 Things to know: Sounds of Summer 2024
This weekend, Van Alstyne will kick off its third season of Sounds of Summer, the city's free summer concert series. With a concert scheduled each month from June through September, this weekend Central Social District will be filled with locals wanting to enjoy some good music and guests taking in the Van Alstyne atmosphere.
Grayson County community calendar June 12-29
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Pet talk: Alternative to walking your dog in the summer
Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine Walking your dog daily is an excellent activity for dogs and owners, alike, because it brings mental and physical… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Death Comes in the Form of a Memorable Parrot in the Audacious Tuesday
Death takes many forms, both in real life and cinema. In the latter case, the most famous versions of death come in an ominous man in a cloak, popularized by titles like The Seventh Seal and various adaptations of A Christmas Carol. That's not the only way death can show up in movies, of course. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish delivered a great family film villain with a genuinely eerie wolf version of Death. How could anyone forget about Helen Mirren's possible portrayal of the actual personification of death in Collateral Beauty? Tuesday, the feature film directorial debut of writer/director Daina O. PusiÄ, makes history with its depiction of death, though. By manifesting this concept through a gigantic talking parrot, this is the first personification of death I wanted pet on the head.
Texas U.S. Attorney's announce "Operation Texas Kill Switch"
Scheane’ Brown Crime Stopper programs to offer rewards for switches U.S. Attorneys for the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas announced “Operation Texas… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close