Special to theHerald Democrat Dear Neil: My monkeygrass browns many summers but it never has done it this badly. What caused it to do this? This was an unusually rough summer on monkeygrass (also commonly called mondograss).
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The auction of a high-tech portrait of Warren Buffett didn’t come close to matching the $19 million someone paid earlier this year for a private lunch with the billionaire, but it still raised $75,100 for one of his favorite charities.
The cost of development in Sherman will rise slightly in Sherman when the city’s impact fees increase on Jan. 1, 2023. The council voted Tuesday night to increase the fees charged to developers for the impact new development will have on city infrastructure.
Every human being should be treated with dignity, whether they’re incarcerated in Fort Worth for a crime or passing through Sundance Square. Reporter Kaley Johnson’s lengthy investigation into FMC Carswell, the sole federal medical facility for women in the U.S., located in Fort Worth, uncovered staggering evidence of abuse, proof that this value of dignity for all is not shared among all Texans.
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District trustees finally provided families with some measure of accountability in terminating its police chief, Pete Arredondo, last week. Arredondo’s flustered response to the massacre has been widely condemned.
China’s treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang – including mass extrajudicial detentions, family separations and forced labor – is by now well documented, despite the secrecy surrounding it. Yet when Michelle Bachelet visited the region earlier this year, the usually outspoken UN human rights chief adopted some of the Chinese Communist party’s framing of the issue. As a long-awaited report into the region remained unpublished on her desk, human rights groups grew concerned that it might be watered down or suppressed entirely.
Michael Armstrong passed away on September 5, 2022. He was born on September 17, 1961.
Paul Michael Tonelli, 69, of Orange Grove, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2022 in Sherman. A Celebration of Paul’s life will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Dannel Funeral Home. Dr. Mike Lawson of First Baptist Church in Sherman will officiate. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Paul was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Mary Jo O’Dell Tonelli and Jerry A, Tonelli on November 11, 1952. He went to school at Sherman High School. Paul then attended and graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a degree in Education. He worked as a High School Science Teacher for Mathis ISD until his retirement in 2019. Paul is preceded in death by Grandparents, Clifton B. O’Dell and Lucille M. O’Dell and Uncle, Harry B. O’Dell. Paul is survived by Brothers: Stan Tonelli and wife Annie and Brad Tonelli and wife Brenda; Mother, Mary Jo Tonelli; Nieces and Nephews: Blake Tonelli, Rachel Rios and Joshua Tonelli; Cousins: Carla, Patrick and Stacy. Memorials may be given to Home Hospice of Grayson, Fannin and Cooke County. The family of Paul wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Home Hospice of Grayson, Fannin and Cooke County, Beacon Hill, and everyone that prayed for our Family. Paul would also like a Special Thanks to Teresa Ellett of Orange Grove who was a good friend to Paul and provided support and care and a comforting hand. She was Paul’s Angel. You may sign the online guestbook at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com.
“Royce Allen Gay was born on February 22, 1944 in Mooresville, North Carolina, to John and Jenny Gay. Royce passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at the age of 78.
Julia (Judy) Ann (Lowery) Kuykendall went to be with the Lord at the age of 92 on August 28, 2022. Judy was born on May 30, 1930. She was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Louise Lowery, her husband, Edsel Kuykendall, and her daughter in law Rhonda Kuykendall. She is survived by her sons Samuel Kuykendall (and wife Sharon) of Denver, CO, Daniel Kuykendall of Denton, Texas, sister, Mattie Epperson of Magnolia, Arkansas, brother James Lowery and wife Monty of Paris, Arkansas, brother Michael Lowery and wife Sonia of Frisco, Texas, 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a long time resident of Howe, Texas and she attended Louella Baptist church. During her life, she called several other cities home, including Sherman, Richardson, and Fort Worth, Texas, as well Littleton, CO, Anaheim, CA, and Paris, AR. Judy held several jobs including telephone operator, piano teacher, and director of the youth center in Sherman. She enjoyed crafting, playing the piano, and traveling. She loved the company of friends and family. To the delight of her extended family, Judy hosted holidays and family get togethers out on the small farm in Howe. Her grandchildren were especially fond of these gatherings when she cooked her fried okra and macaroni and cheese. Julia dearly loved her family, and they loved her. She will be missed. A family memorial is pending. Judy was a long time donor to St. Jude’s Research Hospital. Those wishing to honor Judy may make a donation to St. Jude’s in her memory.