Honoring Patriot's Day
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Sherman approves capital improvements program, highlights future project needs
As growth continues to come to Sherman, the city is developing a roadmap to pursue projects and improvements in the community. In a unanimous vote last week, the city council approved a new capital improvements program that lists the proposed major improvements and projects that the city plans to pursue over the next five years.
Commissioners approve inmate housing contract extension
This week, Grayson County commissioners continued a contract with Cooke County to house Grayson County inmates in the Cooke County Jail while the Grayson County Jail continues to undergo expansion.Grayson County Sheriff Tony Bennie told commissioners the price per inmate per day under the extension of the contract will be $70 which is a $10 increase. Bennie said he thinks is reasonable given the state of today’s economy.“Today, our population (at the jail) is 393," Bennie said.
TxDOT to Shift US 75 Main Lanes Sept. 14 and Conduct Nightly Closures of Southbound Main Lanes Sept. 22-24
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close the southbound main lanes of US 75 at US 82 starting at 8 p.m. each night from Sept.
Centurion American Development Group announces new lots at the Bridges at Preston Crossing
Next phase of Gunter community to combine country charm with access to exclusive amenities Farmers Branch-based Centurion American Development Group has earned a reputation as one of North Texas’ leading developers of premier residential communities. The award-winning firm continues to expand its portfolio in Grayson County with new projects across the region, including the next phase of The Bridges at Preston Crossings, a master-planned community in Gunter originally acquired in 2012 and now entering its second phase of development.
Van Alstyne mayor says get ready for Christmas
Each month, Van Alstyne City Manager Lane Jones releases a report to the public about the work the city is doing, improvements made and planned as well as the state of the city. In the September address, Jones had Christmas on the brain.
Local group donates beds to children in need
For many people, the bed is a place of security and comfort away from the worries and troubles of the waking world. A local non-profit is looking to ensure that children across Texoma have that place of refuge this weekend by building beds for those in need.
Online records requests back before commissioners
This week, Grayson County commissioners were back talking online records requests. This week, commissioners approved the use of software allowing individuals to make electronic requests for copies of documents held by the county.
John Massey School of Business opens Member Masterclasses with Durant Area Chamber of Commerce
The faculty of the John Massey School of Business at Southeastern Oklahoma State University kicked off a series of “Member Masterclasses” for the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday.
Sherman approves $150k land purchase for vehicle service center
The city of Sherman is one step closer to having a new place to service and maintain city vehicles. Last week, the city council approved an agreement with JEJE Holdings LLC to purchase three lots for the construction of a new fleet service center.