This week, the Grayson County commissioners approved a request that will help usher in a new wave of modernity to county services and how the county handles receiving requests for county-housed documents. Commissioners have agreed to host software that will allow individuals to electronically request copies of birth certificates, death certificates and marriage licenses.
A retired Sherman ambulance recently got a new purpose within the parks department. Sherman Parks and Recreation will debut its new portable outdoor play truck during this month's Popsicles in the Park at Center Street Park
Pay increases, facility repairs and other improvements to city parks top the needs and requests for Denison Parks and Recreation officials for the upcoming fiscal year. Parks and Recreation Director Amanda Parsons highlighted the department's needs last week during the city's annual budget retreat.
The friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge have found a way to raise some funds to help geese ahead of this winter's migration. The adopt-a-goose fundraiser is meant to help provide food for the thousands of geese who travel thousands of miles to get to Hagerman each winter as they migrate to warmer conditions.
Grayson College officially broke ground this week on a new facility that will be the home of generations of Vikings for years to come. The college held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning for its newest dorm hall, which will add additional capacity for student living on campus.
A Sherman church is temporarily opening its doors to an area non-profit while its facilities undergo needed renovations. West Sherman Baptist Church will host distribution and lunch service for the Meals on Wheels of Texoma for the next two weeks while the Sherman Senior Center is renovated for new accessibility improvements.
Last week, the Grayson County commissioners had several items on their agenda. Items included routine matters like paying the bills and a reappointment, but they also included things like approving agreements, contract negotiations and purchasing new equipment.
The Denison City Council came together Friday morning to discuss what projects the city plans to pursue over the next fiscal year. The city hosted its annual budget retreat — one of its major planning meetings for the annual budget season.
The owners and operators of a new barbeque joint hope that the third time will be a charm for a Denison restaurant building. Wheeler Barbeque in Denison recently opened its doors with a quiet, soft opening earlier this month.