County hears from group against rock, concrete crush plant
Grayson County commissioners heard from residents who are opposed to North Texas Natural Select Materials LLC's permanent rock and concrete crusher plant in Denison.
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Sherman residents could see increase in water bills this fall
The average Sherman resident could see their monthly water bill increase by about $13.38 by 2026 due to proposed rate changes. Members of the city council and city staff discussed the proposed changes to rates for all customers during recent budget discussions on how to balance the costs of more than $500 million of infrastructure improvements that will be completed in upcoming years.
Sherman man convicted of ag assault
A Sherman man has been sentenced to 95 years in prison following a 3-day trial.
Final defendant pleads guilty in racketeering scheme that resulted in the nationwide lockdown of the federal prison system
The final defendant in a racketeering conspiracy that resulted in the nationwide lockdown of the federal prison system has pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.
Grand Central Station tumbles to success with recent fundraiser
The movie "Field of Dreams" says if you build it, they will come. Recently Grand Central Station in Sherman learned if you ask, you will get. They weren't asking for money or even volunteers. The request was for tumblers or water bottles, and boy, did they get some.
Man guilty of federal violation related to gas station robbery
A Nederland man has pleaded guilty to a federal violation in relation to an armed robbery of a gas station in the Eastern District of Texas.
City Manager talks signal warrant analysis, engineering of signalization
City Manager had recently contracted The Goodman Corporation to conduct a Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis, examining the possible need for a traffic light. The objective of the study was to evaluate if signalization is warranted for the intersection of W. Van Alstyne Parkway (FM121) and Collin McKinney Parkway. The analysis was conducted based on traffic impact analysis completed for Van Alstyne High School’s new location currently under construction to the south of the subject intersection, set to open in Fall 2024. The City believed this intersection to be of high risk of accidents given the opening of the Van Alstyne High School and hopes that by funding an independent study, TxDOT will be encouraged to provide signalization should the Signal Warrant Analysis validate safety concerns via a formal and independent study.
Van Alstyne gets update on rec center
Van Alstyne is a few steps closer to having its new recreation center completed. In this month's Van Alstyne City Manager's Report, the City Manager Lane Jones gave an update on the project that has been ongoing since the beginning of this year.
Sherman ISD breaks ground on new elementary campus
By Michael Hutchins, Herald Democrat District and community leaders gathered Wednesday to celebrate the start of construction of a new elementary school in northwest Sherman.… Login to continue reading Login…