April 2025
Commissioners get update on county jail expansion
Grayson County commissioners received an update regarding the jail additions and renovations for the first quarter of 2025. Grayson County's Facility Management Director Gregg Allen gave the update on the project during the weekly Tuesday meeting of the group.
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Trump tariffs part of a longer-term trend
“Individual ambition serves the common good,” wrote Adam Smith, masterful eighteenth-century analyst of the emerging Industrial Revolution. Free trade that is also fair trade reinforces the modern division of labor.
Grayson County community calendar April 19-30
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Sherman adopts new city leadership structure
As the city of Sherman moves forward with new leadership at the helm, the city is adopting a new leadership structure. The Sherman City Council approved a series of promotions this month that effectively shift the leadership structure of the city to include new executive director roles.
Austin College Music Department Announces Spring Student Recitals
The Austin College Music Department announced its upcoming Spring Student Recitals, events dedicated to showcasing the hard work and talent of students enrolled in applied music lessons. These students, who receive specialized instruction in vocal performance or on their chosen instrument, will perform a range of solo pieces across various genres and styles.
Bridge Replacements in Grayson County and Fannin County
Texas Department of Transportation officials have announced that a project to replace three bridges in Fannin and Grayson County is slated to begin April 21.
Man sentenced to federal prison for kidnapping attorney
An Orange, Texas, man has been sentenced to federal prison for violations related to a kidnapping in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.
The Fairy Spud
What do you think when you hear the word Easter? Egg hunts and sunrise services? Ham and potato salad? Spring flowers? Chocolate bunnies or pudgy Peeps? The word Easter has ancient roots. The English Easter may have come from the German word Ost that stems from Latin for dawn.