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Sherman's ongoing improvements to its utility infrastructure is expected to be in center focus this week as city leaders meet to discuss the upcoming budget. Members of the council and city staff will gather Wednesday at the Sherman Police Department for the city's annual budget retreat — one of the major workshops ahead of the drafting of an official budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Sherman could see a new, large-planned development in the near future along its northern border. The city council voted last week to allow developers with a proposed 173-acre development to apply for planned development status despite not meeting minimum size.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University will honor five Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming festivities October 4-5.

An Orlando, Florida man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for wire fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.

As work along the U.S. Highway corridor continues, the city of Denison is committing funds to the final segment of improvements. In a short meeting Monday, the city council agreed to commit $3 million through an advance funding agreement to the improvement of US Highway 75 from Loy Lake Road to near FM 120 at the Union Pacific rail yard bridge.

These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.