July 2024

Sherman P&Z supports Joiner Ranch rezoning

A proposed planned development recently received scrutiny over density concerns from the Sherman Planning and Zoning on density before receiving a nod from the commission. Earlier this month, developers of the Joiner Ranch development, located in the 2900 block of FM 691, requested a series of zoning changes from the commission related to its bid for planned development status.

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Letter to the editor: Guardrails do not prevent accidents

On a 50 mile trip, you’ll save 7.2 minutes if you increase your speed from 75 to 84 MPH. So you’ll arrive at your destination a few minutes sooner…if you’re lucky enough to arrive at all. It might be safer next time to leave your house 7 minutes earlier. Excessive speed accounts for approximately ⅓ of roadway accidents, and wet streets account for 85% of weather-related accidents, according to the Tx Department of Insurance (TDI). The TDI also reported that in 2023, a motor vehicle accident was reported every 56 seconds, over 500,000 for that year in Texas alone. Speed and distracted driving explained 2/3rds of those accidents.

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