May 2025
Grayson College Welcomes Alison Soeder as Director of Strategic Planning and Assessment
Grayson College is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Soeder as the new Director of Strategic Planning and Assessment. Soeder brings a strong background in higher education assessment, accreditation, and strategic planning—along with a passion for advancing student success in rural communities.
Cast list for Theatricks show announced
Following the auditions last week for Theatrick's final production of the 2024-2025 theater season, the children's acting group has announced the cast list for "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown."
Whitesboro seeks spot in title game
By Jason Della Rosa, Herald Democrat WHITESBORO — The Lady Bearcats have returned to the state semifinals but it looks a lot different than a… Login to continue reading Login…
College Roundup — Grayson softball stays alive at World Series
Herald Democrat YUMA, Ariz. — Sophia Jenkins was 2-for-4 with two home runs, including a grand slam, five RBI and scored three times as fourth-seed… Login to continue reading Login…
Garden Catalog Basics
If you have ever ordered even one single package of seed from a garden catalog, you should be receiving catalogs in the mail now. Even if you don't plan to order seeds or plants, there is a wealth of information contained in catalogs and on garden catalog websites.
Grayson County community calendar May 20-31
To have an event featured, send name of event, date, time and other relevant information to news@heralddemocrat.com.
Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma Returns to Choctaw Event Center – May 29-31, 2025
Next weekend, the Magnolia Festival will be back in Durant, Oklahoma for the 27th year. The event includes live entertainment, shopping, food, a veteran's reception, vendor's fair and so much more.
Clubs and organizations
Gunter Community club The club prayer was led by Debbie Savage and pledge by Louise Vaughan. Roll call was answered by: "If money was not an object, how would you spend your birthday?" Those celebrating May birthdays were Kathy Bartow, Joanne Gaskill and Gloria Galvan.
Night time and daytime lane closures to affect US 75; other road projects for this week
Monday, the Texas Department of Transportation began its nightly closures to place concrete barriers on US Highway 75 between FM 121 and Farmington Road. This week, TxDOT is also performing daytime closures of northbound and southbound US 75 between County Line Road and Farmington Road to conduct base repairs on the roadway.