Commissioners approve new janitorial services provider
A few weeks ago, the Grayson County commissioners took the time to talk janitorial services.
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Sherman nixes zoning change for proposed apartment complex
In a split vote, the Sherman City Council has denied a zoning change request for a new 336-unit apartment complex amid concerns about oversaturation in the housing market. The council voted 3-2 last week, with Mayor Shawn Teamann casting the tiebreaker vote, to deny a rezoning request for nearly 16.69 acres of land related to an apartment development that initially passed through the planning and zoning commission unanimously nearly a year ago.
Downtown Denison adds golf to its entertainment options
Denison may soon have a new entertainment venue to add to its downtown offering. In a unanimous vote last week, the Denison city council approved a conditional use permit request for a new indoor golf simulation facility in the 700 block of Main Street.
Frontier Village joins Hill Country flood fundraising efforts
This weekend, the village housing some of the oldest home in Texoma will be hosting a fundraiser to help those affected by recent natural disasters. Frontier Village and Museum will be hosting $3 day in the park Saturday to help Central Texas flood victims.
Dr. David Whitlock named interim president of Southeastern Oklahoma State University beginning August 1
The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) has named Dr. David Whitlock as interim president of Southeastern Oklahoma State University, effective August 1, 2025.
County Clerks office to make records requests digital
This week, the Grayson County commissioners approved a request that will help usher in a new wave of modernity to county services and how the county handles receiving requests for county-housed documents. Commissioners have agreed to host software that will allow individuals to electronically request copies of birth certificates, death certificates and marriage licenses.
Texas History Minute: Scott Joplin, king of ragtime
Scott Joplin was an early musician who transformed much of the landscape of popular music in the early 1900s. Though many details of his short life are uncertain, his impact on early American music is undeniable.
GCDA releases July 2025 indictments
Grayson County District Attorney John Kermitt Hill recently released a list of individuals who have been indicted recently by Grayson County grand jurors.