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Denison maintains tax rate for 2025-2026 fiscal year
Denison taxpayers will see no increase to property tax rates going into the new fiscal year. In a vote of six to one, the City Council voted Monday night to maintain the tax rate amid difficult conversations on the city's needs, the burden on taxpayers and growing costs for city operations.

42 Bed Bash set for next week
Texoma Family Shelter is hoping people see the value in their upcoming fundraiser the 42 Bed Bash as a date night activity that gives back to a worthy cause.

Austin College Named a 2026 Best College by College Raptor
Austin College has been selected as a 2026 Best College in the U.S. by College Raptor, a leading college planning platform that helps families discover college matches driven by AI algorithms to find the best colleges at the best price.

Meth possession results in 33 month prison sentence
A Honduran national serving a federal prison sentence in the Eastern District of Texas has been sentenced for possessing contraband, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

Peanut Festival back for year 59
Whitesboro's Peanut Festival turns 59 this year, and will welcome thousands of folks from all over to enjoy a small-town celebration that goes big on entertainment, shopping and food.

Area nonprofits promote community with North Texas Giving Day
With more than 3,500 nonprofits calling North Texas home, Giving Day has become a big moment for the organizations that help the community help itself to grow and thrive. The theme for the Sept.

Kristina’s Studio of Dance to celebrate golden anniversary
Through the hustle and bustle of fall enrollment, Kristina Beeler took the time to reflect on 50 years of costumes; 50 years of rhinestones; 50 years of teaching Pliés, tendus, pirouettes, Jete; and 50 years of helping develop some of the region's most decorated dancers. Kristina's Studio of Dance saw its first students when Beeler was just a teenager, and 50 years later, she is not looking to take a break any time soon.
Sherman Ex-Students Association Hosts Annual Meeting Sept. 27 at SHS
The Sherman Ex-Students Association will host its annual association luncheon and meeting on Saturday, September 27 starting at 11 a.m. at Sherman High School, 2907 W. Travis Street.