New DA will face as many as ten murder cases
When the next Grayson County District Attorney takes office in January, that person will be the leader dealing with hundreds if not thousands of felony cases and 10 murder cases.
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Outgoing legislators look back at careers, look forward to upcoming session
By Michael Hutchins, Herald Democrat Area elected officials are looking back at their tenure in representing Texoma in the state capital. State House Representative Reggie… Login to continue reading Login…
Grand Jury indicts locals in Oct. 2024 charges ranging from theft to ag assault
The Grayson County District Attorney Office released a list of the people indicted this week.
Texas History Minute: Barefoot Sanders voice for justice
Barefoot Sanders was familiar figure in the Dallas legal community for years. As a judge, he became a powerful voice for justice. And not only did he make history, he was a witness to many important events in the twentieth century.
A wet Halloween could be in the forecast for Texoma next week
The ghosts and goblins of Texoma may need to go indoors for their haunts next week. The National Weather Service is forecasting returning chances for rain late next week, just in time for the Halloween holiday.
SHS Recognizes AP Student Achievements
SISD Approximately 80 Sherman High School students were recognized for their excellent performance on their May 2024 Advanced Placement Exams at the annual AP Awards ceremony on October 24. A total of 327 students took 605 exams in May. Over half of the exams taken received a score of a 3, 4, or 5, meaning the student could receive college credit. In all, 38 SHS students achieved a 5, the highest possible score. Students tested in English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Calculus, PreCalculus, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Human Geography, World History, US History, US Government, Macroeconomics, Latin, Spanish Language, Music Theory, 2D Art, 3D Art, Drawing, Psychology, Computer Science Principles, and Computer Science A. Students who received an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams were named AP Scholars with Distinction. This year’s AP Scholars with Distinction were: Zayd Boutkhil Obed Gonzalez Benton Graham Carter Hall Hein Htet Hayden Jang Carson Mathes Ze Pek Keyla Ramirez Hunter Thompson Maddison Wade Jacey Wiggains Ella Woody Students who received an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams were recognized as AP Scholars with Honor. This year’s AP Scholars with Honor were: Mauricio Canas Jenelle Lease Spencer O’Hair Hannah Parker Students who received scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams were recognized as AP Scholars. This year’s AP Scholars were: Santos Alba Mia Aleman Trista Bennett Maria Brown Avery Caballero Weston Cain Axel Carr Raul Estrada Luis Govea Austin Harker Kiersten Harston Nathalia Lara Anthony Lopez Rocio Neild Edward Padron Reece Richardson Jesus Ruiz Nelly Salazar Lizzabella Sanders John Smucker […]
Citywide fogging set for Oct. 30
The City of Van Alstyne has scheduled a second Mosquito fogging for 2024. This will take place Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, at 9:00pm. Fogging will commence by 1:00am on Thursday, October 31st, 2024
Denison rolls out new restrictions for smoke shops, vape shops
Denison has new regulations regarding vape and tobacco shops. The city council approved an ordinance this week defining these businesses and restricting where they can operate within the city.
3 events for Halloween feens
The area is getting ready for several celebrations of spooks and frights. With Halloween, just one week away three of the biggest Halloween events will be taking place in the county will be taking place in the next seven days.