Grayson County community calendar Jan. 15-31
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January 2025
Read MoreGrayson County community calendar Jan. 15-31
The arctic, melting ice and geopolitics
“What about the rest of the North?” asked McGeorge Bundy, President of the Ford Foundation, back in the 1970s while considering yet one more grant to help the troubled Native American tribes of Alaska.
One diaper at a time: The Empowered Closet works to make sure all Texoma children are fed, covered
With the growing cost in general survival needs for babies, a Denison-based nonprofit organization is looking to help meet the needs of those in the community who may be struggling to afford diapers and formula. Empowered Closet, located at 1115 Memorial Drive in Denison, was started just 10 months ago and received its nonprofit status in August.
VA city manager releases first report of new year
Each month, Van Alstyne City Manager Lane Jones releases a report to the public updating on progress the city is making on several projects. This month, Jones focused on the construction of water tower no.
January gardening tips
After one of the warmest years ever, winter has finally arrived in Oklahoma. I hope it isn’t one of the coldest, driest, longest winters ever.
Tigers turn back Tomcats in low-scoring affair
By Jason Della Rosa, Herald Democrat TOM BEAN — The half-time score resembled something more fitting near the middle of the first quarter. The total… Login to continue reading Login…
As growth hits Texoma, Denison searches for new grocers
As signs of a new grocery store continue to surface in Sherman, Denison officials are continuing their own efforts to recruit a new grocer to the community. City officials recently spoke on Denison's efforts to bring in what would be the city's third grocery store into the community and the challenges the city has faced.
Point in Time count coming next week
Area agencies are doing their best to get an understanding of the homeless population in this region. This month, Texoma Family Shelter in Denison will be conducting a count of the unhoused people in Texoma.
Blood center in need of O-Neg, O-Pos blood types
Texoma Regional Blood Center is in desperate need of all types of blood with particular interest in those willing to donate O-Negative and O-Positive blood. The center has planned several drives to take place throughout January, but the blood center is also open for donors Monday through Saturday.