
June 2024

US 75 traffic switch slated in Grayson County
Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a mainlane traffic switch is slated for July 1-2 for the northbound US Highway 75 mainlanes in Sherman.

Gardener's mailbag: Would a pre-emergent stop clover from taking over my St. Augustine?
Dear Neil: I have a St. Augustine lawn where clover seems to be taking over in patches.

Good Morning: How far we've come
Watching a television show about the "bad old days" of women's rights has left me feeling so thankful for the time period the good Lord decided to put me in. Like thousands of other people, I have loved the show "Bridgerton" and have especially enjoyed this season because it has focused on a writer.

New Sherman High School stadium finally back on track
By Jason Della Rosa, Herald Democrat A months-long delay this spring in the schedule for the new Sherman High School Stadium has significantly pushed back… Login to continue reading Login…

Gunter hires Simmons as head boys hoops coach
By Jason Della Rosa, Herald Democrat Gunter ISD announced it has hired Alan Simmons to serve as its head boys basketball coach to build on… Login to continue reading Login…

Scholarship announcement
Karla Mikaela Aldeco Cruz was recently announced as the recipient of a Sherman Rotary Club Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.

Sherman expected to focus on utilities in upcoming budget
Sherman's ongoing improvements to its utility infrastructure is expected to be in center focus this week as city leaders meet to discuss the upcoming budget. Members of the council and city staff will gather Wednesday at the Sherman Police Department for the city's annual budget retreat — one of the major workshops ahead of the drafting of an official budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Sherman approves size exemption for Joiner Ranch development
Sherman could see a new, large-planned development in the near future along its northern border. The city council voted last week to allow developers with a proposed 173-acre development to apply for planned development status despite not meeting minimum size.
