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Seal coat operations set to begin; other TxDOT road work

The annual seal coat project for Grayson County is scheduled to begin soon. During this time, there will be lane closures with flaggers and pilot car to direct traffic along FM 902 between the Cooke County line and US 377, FM 902 between SH 5 and SH 11, FM 120 between SH 289 and Willow Springs Road, and FM 1897 between US 69 and Ambrose Street as crews work to put seal coat on the pavement along these roadways.

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SHS Class of 2022 takes final bow

Some folks brought their own refreshments to the stadium Friday night as SHS’s Class of 2022 celebrated for the last time at Bearcat Stadium. Jerrie Whiteley/ Herald Democrat Sherman High School said goodbye to its latest set of graduates during the commencement ceremony at Bearcat Stadium Friday evening.

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Ruiz Foods to get tax abatement

After months of work, the city of Denison recently approved a series of abatements aimed at assisting Ruiz Foods with its latest expansion at its Denison facility. The council recently agreed to abate 50 percent of the property taxes over the course of five years related to a $30.3 million upgrade to its facilities.

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