
Newsletter-Early-Week


3 things county commissioners did April 8
One of the actions Grayson County commissioners took this week could result in future upgrades to the county's solid waste facilities, contracts and plats.

2 establishments get "c" grades in March 2025 inspections; other grades
Two local eateries scored the lowest passing letter grades on their recent inspection by the Grason County Health Department.

SEDCO pledges $11M toward Sherman utility projects
As Sherman moves forward with nearly $600 million of water and sewer infrastructure improvements, it will be seeking financial assistance from its economic development arm. The Sherman Economic Development Corp.

Local libraries anticipate funding loss from federal program cuts
As many national programs face the possibility of spending cuts, many rural libraries are bracing for the impacts cuts to one federal program could have on what have historically been tight budgets. Last month, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing several institutions to "be eliminated to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law." Among the organizations named in the order was the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which provides grant funding and support to many museums and libraries across the country.

Downtown Denison recognized as Great American Main Street
By Michael Hutchins, Herald Democrat Denison’s downtown revitalization and streetscape improvements were highlighted on a national stage Monday when the city received the Great American Main Street Award for 2025.…

Hands Off protest comes to Sherman
This weekend, Hands Off protests took place in large and small cities across the nation. Grayson County residents joined in the activity when more than 50 people gathered at the Grayson County Courthouse midday Saturday to peacefully protest the current administration and recent actions by the administration.

Sherman ISD expects move-in for new campuses this summer
As the final months of the school year approach, crews with Sherman Independent School District plan to make the final touches to new elementary campuses over the summer. The district gave an update this week on the construction of three new elementary campuses that are expected to open for students this fall.

Denison Leadership Texoma Family Shelter
By Jerrie Whiteley / Herald Democrat Texoma Family Shelter Executive Director Daphne Levenson is singing the praises of the 2025 class of Leadership Denison for… Login to continue reading Login…

Denison approves $2.31M change order for communications systems upgrades
The price tag for the overhaul to Denison's communications systems has gone up. The city council approved a $2.31 million change order to a contract with Motorola that will modernize radio communications for multiple city departments.