The Van Alstyne Library announced a change of venue for some of its summer children's enrichment programs. Summer reading program events and other events will be held at First United Methodist gymnasium at 230 East Shreveport in Van Alstyne.
Area transportation officials are looking for more input through a series of transportation surveys. The Grayson County Metropolitan Planning Organization and TAPS Public Transit have partnered for a survey that will be used for future plans of road projects and transit infrastructure.
Drivers should watch their speeds when traveling on US Highway 75 between Bells and Denison. As the roadway has been under construction speed limits have been reduced to 60 mph.
A 26-year-old Sherman man has been arrested on sexual assault charges.
Austin College hosted 94 middle and high school students from 14 school districts for Summer Music Camp Monday, June 10- 14.
Grayson United celebrated Juneteenth this year with a 3-day event including Saturday’s festival and vendor’s fair. Friday’s event included educational seminars and Sunday’s celebration will be held at The Splash.…
The second show of the 2024 Music on Main free concert series at Forest Park in downtown Denison featured Texas Hill. Photos by Future Brown / Herald Democrat
The past spring season was a wet one for many portions of Grayson County, with some areas receiving nearly double the average rainfall. Officials with the National Weather Service gave an update this week on the rainfall North Texas saw throughout the spring months.
Two Grayson County men face 18 indictments on charges of sex crimes against children this week.The indictments are formal charges and are not an indication of guilt.A news release from the Grayson County District Attorney's Office said that Joshua Grant, 29, of Howe was indicted on two counts of sexual assault of a child, three counts of indecency with a child sexual contact, and one count of sexual performance of a child employee or induce or authorize. He was also indicted on two counts of possession of child pornography.
The early 1900s was a formative time for education in Texas. Sidney Mezes, a one-time president of the University of Texas, rose to the forefront to serve as such a leader as well as a diplomat and a thinker. In the process, the son of a pioneer gold prospector in California became one of the most respected philosophers in the nation and a leader in Texas education.