PHOTOS: Snow in Texoma on Feb 19
The Texoma region got another dose of winter weather this week with temperatures reaching the low 10s Wednesday. Snow blanketed the region with some areas receiving as much as 3…
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SEDCO reschedules expo for women, minority-owned businesses
Sherman business owners were expected to gather this week for an evening of shared experience and resources at the Sherman Economic Development Corp's WOMO: Shop and Connect Expo. The event, which has been rescheduled for May 8, will cap off SEDCO's second year focusing on women- and minority-owned businesses within the Sherman Community.
Fire rocks Women Rock, nonprofit plans for the future
A Sherman charity that helps those struggling with breast cancer encountered a new struggle of its own Monday afternoon. And Tuesday, that organization is picking up the pieces and looking for its next steps.
In Memoriam: Dr. John Evans
The Austin College community mourns the passing of Rev. Dr.
Austin College announces planned retirement of President O'Day for Summer 2026
The Austin College Board of Trustees Chairman Mr. Scott Austin has announced the planned retirement of President Steven O’Day for summer 2026.
Emily's Kitchen brings award winning tastes to downtown Denison
Emily Lopez, the namesake and founder of the Emily's Kitchen in downtown Denison, had no lifelong ambitions of opening her own restaurant. Instead, the opportunity to own her own restaurant, she said, was once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that only presented itself a few months ago.
Local newspaper owner honored
Austin Lewter, owner of the Whitesboro News-Record and a Tarleton State University Journalism instructor, was recently appointed to serve on the National Newspaper Association Foundation (NNAF) Board of Directors according to a news release.He was nominated to the board by fellow Texan and board president Randy Keck, owner of the Community News in Aledo.“Austin's years of experience both in the industry and the college classroom make him a perfect fit for our board of directors,” said Keck. “His background in journalism education is especially welcome to our mission at the foundation.”The NNAF is a nonprofit trade association that represents America’s community newspapers.
TELS ready to go regardless of winter weather
Mother Nature may be about to pitch a cold fit at North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, but that won't likely stop area youngsters from competing in the Texoma Exposition and Livestock Show at Loy Park next week. County commissioners took a few minutes out of their most recent meeting to talk about the show and some successes local students have had outside of Grayson County.
TxDOT to continue US 75 project, enter new phase
The US Highway 75 expansion project began in 2020, and it reached substantial completion by the end of summer 2024. Still the ancillary projects related to the expansion of the roadway continue.
