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Clubs and organizations

Texoma Patriots The Texoma Patriots will host their next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Grandy’s in Sherman. The group has invited these two vice… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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The Sunflowers are Blooming

By Becky Emerson Carlberg Special to the Herald Democrat Ukrainian Yaroslava Mahuchikh (Ma-hoo-chick) won gold at the women’s High Jumps in Paris. She and her… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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Gardener's mailbag: What is going on with these Texas mountain laurels?

Dear Neil: We had a Bradford pear that suddenly, with no warning at all, fell over in a brisk windstorm last March. It could have fallen onto our house, into the neighbor’s fence, or over our landscape, so at least it chose the least damaging place to come down. I knew these trees don’t last long, but I didn’t realize they could fall without any warning at all. I thought your readers might want to know.

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Open Mic Night at the Creative Arts Center

The Creative Arts Center will be hosting an Open Mic Night on Friday, August 16. All are welcome to come sing, play an instrument, recite some poetry, tell a few jokes or otherwise entertain. Alternatively, all are also welcome to come to cheer on the performers. Free admission. Family friendly. Donations will be encouraged. Light refreshments will be provided and guests are welcome to bring their favorite beverages. Doors will open at 6:30 pm and the show will start at 7 p.m.

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