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Cement plant poses threat of possible relocation for Dorchester’s only church
DORCHESTER, Texas (KXII) - Pastor Poling says a grave issue remains despite the decision that no “blasting” will be done at the cement plant. Zach Poling, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Dorchester, wants people to understand that the vast majority of those who spoke at the previous town hall meeting and the public hearing, about their opposition for Black Mountain’s proposed cement plant, should all take their concerns to the online form for the pending permit application.
Howe council terminates police chief
HOWE, Texas (KTEN) — The City of Howe is without a police chief after the city council motioned to terminate Carl Hudman's contract on Tuesday night. Four of the five council members voted in favor of the motion. The police department declined to comment. Last year, Howe Mayor Karla...
Denison woman charged in credit card fraud scheme involving inmates
DENISON, Texas — A Denison woman has been charged in connection with a credit card fraud scheme that funneled money into the accounts of inmates at the Grayson County Jail, according to the Denison Police Department. The investigation, which began in March 2024, uncovered over 280 stolen credit card...
US plans $400 million investment in Sherman tech development
SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) — A proposed $400 million federal investment announced Wednesday is expected to bolster Grayson County's role in the burgeoning Silicon Prairie while adding hundreds of new jobs. GlobalWafers America said its non-binding agreement with the Department of Commerce will provide the funds under the CHIPS and...
Public safety agencies compete in Grayson County blood drive
SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) — It's a yearly event; local fire departments and police departments come together to compete in the Battle of the Badge blood drive. The Sherman Police Department opened its doors on Wednesday for donors to contribute to the Texoma Regional Blood Center. This year, eight Grayson...
Denison could add another station to their fleet
DENISON, Texas (KTEN) - The city of Denison is in talks to add fire station four to their fleet. The station would be located near the Preston Harbor Development. Early projections total the number of houses in the location to 7,500 to upwards of 10,000 homes. Currently, the closest station...
Remembering Bill Miller: Former Sherman coach passes away
SETH, W.Va. (WCHS) — Bill Miller was a man of many seasons. Most of all, Miller was a man of tremendous class. He guided football and baseball teams at Sherman with a very quiet dignity and enjoyed his ride with the Tide. Sadly, this class act for so long...
A new Marriott hotel is headed to Sherman
SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) - The city of Sherman will have another space for people to settle when passing through town. A 250 room Marriott hotel will be built along U.S. 75 at the Crossroads Development in Sherman. The hotel will include a small conference center and initial estimates value the project between $30 to $40 million.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
At Least 90 Texas School Districts Have Moved to a 4-Day-Week
As we close in on another school year, the topic of 4-day school weeks start to trending again. More school districts in Texas moving to four-day-school weeks. KXAN, reports that at least 90 school districts across Texas have now switched to four-day school weeks. This is the state of Texas' effort to prevent teacher turnover!
City of Sherman sets special election date
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The Sherman City Council has agreed to hold a special election on September 14 to fill a vacant city council seat. Shawn Teamann, who currently fills the seat, is stepping down to run for Sherman Mayor. Teamann will remain in the position until it is filled.
Popular Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Brought By Huge Company
A Huge Restaurant Group Just Added Tex-Mex To Their Menu After Acquiring A Texas Based Chain. While we've been reporting that several restaurant chains including Red Lobster have been going under, others have managed to survive and thrive in the post-pandemic world. The company that actually once owned Red Lobster...
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