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Grayson County, Texas
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Sherman independent living center honors veterans
Veterans and their families gathered for a Veterans Day lunch at Asher Point Independent Living in Sherman, Texas, where residents received applause in recognition of their service. Organizers also set an empty table to…
Ceremony commemorates planting of 'Liberty Tree' in Sherman
The Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated a newly planted Liberty Tree at Veterans Park in Sherman, Texas, on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The ceremony marked the 250th anniversary of the signing of the…
‘Thank you for answering the call’: Sherman honors its veterans on Veterans Day
Sherman VFW Post 2772 held a Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, bringing veterans and community members together to honor those who served. Marine veteran James Haun and former mayor David Plyler spoke about military…
Sherman students, veterans honor service and sacrifice on Veterans Day
Students, families and veterans gathered in Sherman, Texas, on Veterans Day to honor military service and share personal stories. At Sory Elementary, children celebrated with veteran relatives, including Army veteran…
Talk of the Town: Friends of Hagerman’s Adopt-a-Nestbox program
Friends of Hagerman volunteers are promoting the refuge’s Adopt-a-Nestbox program, which lets people sponsor a nestbox for $50 and name it. Boxes are placed along hiking trails at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge and…
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Texoma Toys for Tots drop off locations, donation links for 2026
KXII and Austin College are again partnering with local Toys for Tots organizations to collect donations for children across Texoma. Residents can give cash or new, unwrapped toys through drop-off locations in Grayson…
Green Thumb Club: Grayson County Master Gardeners
Grayson County Master Gardeners Brook Burge and Linda Javor appeared on KXII’s Green Thumb Club to share advice on lawn care and gardening. The local segment featured the two gardeners discussing practical tips with…
Where Is Sherman: Three Dolls Cafe & Cakery
Three Dolls Cafe & Cakery is featured in a local business spotlight in Sherman. The item identifies the café and cakery as the subject of the feature, but provides no further details about its owners, menu or…
Grayson County to hold public meeting Thursday on Davenport Road flood study
Grayson County will hold a public meeting Thursday to discuss a study of flooding near Davenport and Luella roads, outside Sherman. The Texas Water Development Board study is examining ways to address repeated road…
Grayson County Jail ribbon-cutting just days away
The Grayson County Jail expansion project in Sherman is nearing completion, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony expected in the coming days. The expansion is intended to add to the county jail’s facilities. KTEN reported…
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Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub awarded nearly $24 million in federal funding
The U.S. Department of Commerce is awarding nearly $24 million to the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub to strengthen the region’s semiconductor workforce, equipment and supply chain. The funding includes $13 million for…
New Sherman restaurant is a family affair
Bubba’s 33 opened its new restaurant in Sherman on Monday morning, drawing a full house from the start. The restaurant’s launch is described as a family affair, with customers filling the dining room on opening day. The…
Two men in Sherman arrested for organized criminal activity
Sherman police arrested Dion Henderson and Quinton Davis after responding to a report of a vehicle burglary near Camp Verde Circle on November 4. Investigators said evidence linked the men to multiple vehicle break-ins…
Man arrested for online solicitation of a minor
Christopher Schwalb, a 27-year-old resident of Sherman, Texas, was arrested on November 6 on charges of online solicitation of a minor. According to local police reports, Schwalb allegedly attempted to arrange a meeting…
Sherman man arrested, accused of attempting to meet a minor for sex
Grayson County deputies arrested Christopher Schwalb, 27, on Nov. 6 after investigators said he arranged to meet someone he believed was an underage girl for sex. Schwalb was booked into the county jail and charged with…
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Parents invited to internet safety event in Sherman
The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free event for parents in Sherman focused on internet safety and awareness. The session is scheduled for Monday night and is intended to help families understand online…
Major crash involving four motorcycles shuts down northbound US 75 in Sherman
A major traffic accident involving a passenger car and four motorcycles occurred on northbound U.S. 75 in Sherman, near the Cedar Hollow Rehabilitation Center. Three individuals were transported to the hospital, with at…
Car crash on US 75 North shuts down highway in Sherman
Three drivers were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash involving three motorcycles and two cars on U.S. Highway 75 in Sherman, Texas, on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred near the 5000 block of the…
Austin College volunteers clean Woodmen Circle Home Cemetery
Volunteers from Austin College gathered at the Woodmen Circle Home Cemetery on Saturday as part of the school's Great Day of Service. Students cleaned headstones and cleared overgrown grass to help preserve the historic…
Hundreds attend eighth annual Veterans Parade in Sherman
Hundreds of residents gathered in Sherman on Saturday for the eighth annual Veterans Parade. The event featured local leaders, first responders, students, and veterans from various conflicts, including World War II…
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Sherman ends season win a big time win over Saginaw
The Sherman Bearcats ended their football season on a high note with a decisive 44-16 victory over Saginaw. The team's strong offensive performance allowed them to finish the season with a significant win, providing a…
Salsa Tex-Mex announced for Sherman as more restaurants come, starting with Bubba's 33
The city of Sherman is experiencing a restaurant boom, marked by the opening of Bubba’s 33 and the announcement of Salsa Tex-Mex at the Sherman Crossroads development. City officials attribute this growth to recent…
Juvenile suspect arrested in Sherman, accused of firing shots Thursday night
Sherman police have arrested a juvenile suspect following reports of late-night gunfire in the 1200 block of East Pecan Street on Thursday. Authorities confirmed that the shots were fired into the air and did not target…
Juvenile faces charges after shots fired in Sherman neighborhood
A juvenile faces multiple charges after firing several shots into the air in a Sherman neighborhood late Thursday night. Sherman police responded to reports of gunfire near East Pecan Street and North Gribble Avenue…
Grayson County man sentenced to 40 years in prison after multiple DWI convictions
A Grayson County man, William Bates Jr., has been sentenced to 40 years in prison following his latest drunk driving conviction. Sherman police arrested Bates after discovering him in the back seat of a truck stopped in…
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A 40-year sentence for repeat Sherman DWI offender
William Bates Jr. of Sherman, Texas, has been sentenced to 40 years in state prison following his eighth conviction for driving while intoxicated. Sherman police arrested Bates in September 2025 after finding him in his…
Sherman extends sales tax rebates for downtown merchants
The city of Sherman has officially extended its sales tax rebate program for downtown merchants. This initiative is designed to support local businesses by providing financial incentives that encourage investment and…
Sherman Medical Center hosts ‘Badges and Barbecue Luncheon’
Sherman Medical Center in Texas hosted its annual ‘Badges and Barbecue Luncheon’ on Wednesday to honor first responders from across Grayson County. The event featured food, raffles, and prize giveaways to celebrate the…
Sherman Medical Center honors first responders
Sherman Medical Center hosted an appreciation event on Wednesday to honor first responders from across Grayson County. The gathering provided emergency personnel, including police, firefighters, and EMS crews, with a…