Local News for Sherman, Texas

Sherman Chamber of Commerce: Follow us on social …

Follow us on social media and stay in the know!⁣ ⁣ #ShermanChamber #SCOC #ShermanTexas #ShermanTx #VisitSherman #BuildingBusinessBuildingCommunity #BuildingBusiness #BuildingCommunity #Community #TeamCommunity #StrongerTogether #WeAreInThisTogether #ShopLocal #ShopSmall Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Sherman fire overtakes 20 cars at salvage yard

Sherman Fire Rescue responded to a call Thursday evening of a fire at Ellis Truck and Auto at 414 East Houston Street.SFR Assistant Chief Chris Olson said the department got the call around 9:30 p.m. Thursday. When he arrived on scene, there were between 20-40 vehicles on fire.“It would be almost impossible to determine a READ MORE.

Sherman to extend disaster declaration

The Sherman City Council will hold a special called meeting Monday afternoon to extend the city’s disaster declaration following the ongoing Coronavirus epidemic.Mayor David Plyler officially declared a public health disaster in Sherman on Monday. However, these declarations are only valid for seven days, and it takes a vote by the city council to extend READ MORE.

Sherman ISD: Wow! Our Sherman ISD …

Wow! Our Sherman ISD Food Service Department is the best. Good job! #BuildingBearcats #CommunityStrong Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Sherman ISD: Sory Elementary’s Teacher Caravan …

Sory Elementary’s Teacher Caravan was a great way to end the week. Our teachers and students were excited to see each other from a distance! #WeMissYou #SISDDistanceLearning Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Sherman ISD: Thanks to everyone that …

Thanks to everyone that participated in our virtual fire drill today! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Public intoxication arrest brings drugs in jail; other police reports

Sherman policePossession of a controlled substance – On Tuesday, Sherman officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of N. US Highway 75 for reports of a possible intoxicated person. Officers arrived and located the intoxicated person. The investigation revealed the person was intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle. While being booked into Grayson County Jail, READ MORE.

City Council Called “Telephonic” Meeting

Event date: March 30, 2020 Event Time: 12:00 PM – 01:00 PMLocation: 220 W Mulberry StSherman, TX 75090 Read the article on ci.sherman.tx.us READ MORE.

Grayson County deputies shut down park to follow leads on Sherman killing

Grayson County deputies shut down Herman Baker Park Thursday, following up on leads in the killing of a 21-year-old Sherman woman. Read the rest of the article on kxii.com READ MORE.

Sherman Public Library closes, moves to curbside service

The Sherman Public Library is the latest public facility to shutter its doors during the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic. The city announced Wednesday that the library would go to a curbside service, effectively closing the library building to the public.Sherman Public Library Director MeLissa Eason attributed the decision to the large number of people who were READ MORE.

SISD proposes staggered start times

Sherman schools may see new start and end times starting this fall. The Sherman Independent District is proposing new start times that will include a 40-minute difference between start times for some schools.Under the proposed times, Elementary schools will start classes at 7:40 a.m. each day and end at 3:15 p.m. Meanwhile, secondary grade levels READ MORE.

Sherman ISD: Coach Jones joined our …

Coach Jones joined our SISD family in the middle of COVID-19 and has been a great addition to our team. Check out his story on @KTENnews this evening! Thanks for sharing our story, KTEN! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Sherman ISD: Sherman ISD teachers are …

Sherman ISD teachers are participating in teacher caravans to connect with students while practicing social distancing. On Wed. #NeblettElementary teachers enjoyed far away interactions with students with a wave and a smile from their cars. #SISDDistanceLearn7tc2 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Sherman ISD: We will continue to …

We will continue to serve tomorrow!Kudos to our Sherman ISD Food Service staff for making this possible! Click the link below for location details: #CommunityStrong #FeedingBearcats #BuildingBearcats Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Sherman P&Z approves permits for pre-school

A Sherman pre-school is one step closer to getting its permits renewed. The Sherman Planning and Zoning Commission recently approved a renewal of a specific use permit for Little Zebras Child Development Center.This marks the first time that Sherman P&Z have approved permitting requests for the pre-school since it started operations in 2016. In the READ MORE.

Neblett Elementary holds parade for students stuck at home

Teachers from Neblett Elementary held a motor parade through the streets of Sherman Wednesday afternoon in support of their more than 400 students. The event, which ran through many of the neighborhoods that are served by the school, was organized in hopes of encouraging students during what is like a difficult and confusing time.Neblett, along READ MORE.

Missing 21-year-old Texas woman found dead under bridge, police investigating as homicide

SHERMAN, Texas – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers are investigating the discovery of a missing 21-year-old woman’s body as a homicide, the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office announced yesterday. Read the rest of the article on mytexasdaily.com READ MORE.

Grayson County Sheriff’s Office seeks information in relation to Gunnels death

The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from those who might have known Emilia Gunnels who lived at the River Ranch Apartments in Sherman.Gunnels’ mother reported her missing on Sunday after she was last seen on Saturday.In previously published reports, Grayson County authorities said a body that was later determined to be Emilia Gunnels READ MORE.

QuikTrip set to open second location Thursday

Sherman residents will soon have a new location to gas up and grab a snack while commuting around town. QuikTrip announced that it will open its second location in Sherman at 6 a.m. Thursday morning.The new location, at the intersection of FM 1417 and U.S. Highway 75, comes nearly 18 months after the company opened READ MORE.

Open for business: Texoma industries stays open amid Coronavirus fears

In spite of ongoing fears from the ongoing Coronavirus epidemic, business is carrying on as normal for many Texoma industries. Area economic developers said this week that many of the regions industries and manufacturers remain open during the ongoing health emergency.Representatives with the Sherman Economic Development Corp. and Denison Development Alliance said most of the READ MORE.