Outgoing DISD Supt. Henry Scott receives key to the city
Denison Mayor Pro Tem Brian Hander awards outgoing DISD Superintendent Henry Scott with a key to the city following more than six decades of service to the community. Courtesy photo .
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Reelected Denison council members receive oath of office
Denison City Council Members Brian Hander, left, and Robert Crawley, right receive the oath of office Monday following the city’s spring elections. Crawley was unopposed in his reelection bid while Hander, who holds an at large seat, drew three opponents. Courtesy photo
SISD swears in new board members
Jennifer Shelby and Anna Wylie sign documents after being sword in as new members of the SISD School Board Monday. Wylie, Shelby and Sean Vanderveer were all successful in their bids to pursue a position on the board during May’s spring elections. Courtesy photo
GC eateries earn high grades on May 2022 food safety inspections
Local eateries are doing a good job of following the rules for cleanliness and food preparation set out by the state. The most recent round of inspections by the Grayson County Health Department saw no establishment make anything below a “B” grade.
Denison on Ice sees highest revenues but remains in the red for 2021
Despite having a banner year, Denison on Ice still remained in the red for its 2021-2022 season, city officials said last month. While the annual holiday ice skating event saw its highest revenues since it launched, the event only made back about 56 percent of its costs.
Glaser Family announces scholarship recipients
The Glaser Family Charitable Foundation has awarded its fall 2022 scholarships with more than $30,000 going to area students. In a news release issued last week, the foundation said, “The foundation seeks to identify and support students who combine academic promise with character and commitment to their community.
TxDOT announces Redbud Trail, FM 1417 closure
The intersection of Redbud Trail and FM 1417 will temporarily close on May 23. In a news release issued Monday, the Texas Department of Transportation officials announced the closure.
Mulberry Association to host annual day
The Mulberry Cemetery Association will hold is annual Memorial Day and Homecoming Service on May 29. The service will be held at the cemetery pavilion. Lunch will be served at noon. Those attending are asked to bring a dish or dishes. Drinks will be furnished by the association.
AC announces spring commencement plans
The Austin College community is looking toward Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 21, to celebrate its Class of 2022. The ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. on the Clyde L. Hall Graduation Court, just north of Caruth Administration Building. The Class of 2022 includes more than 330 bachelor’s degree candidates and 15 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates. The College’s Baccalaureate Service will be held Friday evening at 7 p.m.
Eastern District recognizes National Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Brit Featherston recognized the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, law enforcement, a news release issued last week from the Eastern District of Texas said.