Herald Democrat

09/17/2025

Check out all of the week's match-up as non-district play ends for a lot of teams.

By Jason Della Rosa, Herald Democrat Note: All games are non-district and begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday unless otherwise indicated. McKinney North at Sherman What:… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

09/17/2025

Check out the latest edition of the podcast!

Here comes another episode of the Herald Democrat Sports Podcast! Tune in and get a recap of all the Week 3 action and check out what’s in store for your favorite team heading into Week 4. Week 3 Podcast Here comes another episode of the Herald Democrat Sports Podcast! Tune in and get a recap of...

09/17/2025

The Lady Panthers were just a few points from forcing a deciding fifth game in their 9-4A match-up with the Lady Bobcats

By Jason Della Rosa, Herald Democrat VAN ALSTYNE — The Lady Panthers put themselves in such a big hole that it was going to take… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

09/17/2025

Tioga and Texoma Christian earned non-district victories among Tuesday's action

Herald Democrat POTTSBORO — The Pottsboro Lady Cardinals outlasted the S&S Lady Rams, 28-26, 18-25, 22-25, 27-25, 15-10, in District 11-3A action. Pottsboro (15-15, 1-2)… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

09/16/2025

The Week 3 Texoma High School Football Player of the Week is S&S senior quarterback and defensive back Hunter Courville

Herald Democrat Hunter Courville, Sr., QB/DB, S&S Courville helped the Rams to a 20-12 non-district against Nocona to snap the program’s 27-game losing streak. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

09/16/2025

Through the hustle and bustle of fall enrollment, Kristina Beeler took the time to reflect on 50 years of costumes; 50 years of rhinestones; 50 years of teaching Pliés, tendus, pirouettes, Jete; and 50 years of helping develop some of the region’s most decorated dancers.

Kristina’s Studio of Dance saw its first students when Beeler was just a teenager, and 50 years later, she is not looking to take a break any time soon.

Through the hustle and bustle of fall enrollment, Kristina Beeler took the time to reflect on 50 years of costumes; 50 years of rhinestones; 50 years of teaching Pliés, tendus, pirouettes, Jete; and 50 years of helping develop some of the region's most decorated dancers. Kristina's Studio of Dance ...

09/16/2025

“Over half of (nonprofits) are citing budget deficits this year, projecting,” United Way of Grayson County Executive Director Katie Eubank said. “A day like North Texas Giving Day provides a platform for individuals to not only learn about the works that nonprofits are doing, but to also, if they feel compelled, make a financial donation as well.

“At the end of the day, dollars are the only thing that will keep lights on.”

Through the North Texas Giving Day website, people can learn about local organizations who have highlighted their programs with pictures and videos.

“It is a great opportunity to look for volunteer opportunities, if you have time to give,” Eubank said. “The most valuable thing that anyone has to give is their time.”

With more than 3,500 nonprofits calling North Texas home, Giving Day has become a big moment for the organizations that help the community help itself to grow and thrive. The theme for the Sept.

09/16/2025

The city of Denison is returning to an old partner to transform the city into a winter wonderland this Christmas season. The city council recently approved entering into a $146,310 contract with Ice Rink Events to provide the rink that will be used during the return of Denison on Ice for its 10th year.

The city of Denison is returning to an old partner to transform the city into a winter wonderland this Christmas season. The city council recently approved entering into a $146,310 contract with Ice Rink Events to provide the rink that will be used during the return of Denison on Ice for its 10th ye...

09/15/2025

“As far as big changes, we like to keep things pretty constant because there are a lot of things that people look forward to,” Sherman Tourism and Main Street Manager Sarah McRae said Friday. “Those are like the free activities on kids’ alley, and we have been doing a few carnival rides and the train over by Bearcat Stadium. Of course, we kick off the day with the Education Foundation’s fun run and the pancake breakfast at the Methodist Church. Those are constants that we love to keep the same for everyone year over year.”

There will be about 200 vendors including the 15 food trucks.

The Sherman Arts Festival will be back for its 44th annual event coming this week. The event to be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Kidd Key Lawn in Sherman will feature about 200 vendors including artisans, businesses and 15 food trucks.

09/15/2025

Readers' Choice Herald Democrat Athlete of the Week is back!

Voting has started for this week's Readers' Choice Herald Democrat Athlete of the Week. Voting is free and can be done daily at this link https://www.heralddemocrat.com/cr-dep-contests-and-sweepstakes/?event_token=8acda649d2268caf through Wednesday night

This week's nominees:

Male
Alex Benton, Van Alstyne
Ethan Johnston, Pottsboro
Fernando Perez, Collinsville

Female
Abby Little, Bells
Ellyat Henry, Gunter
Hannah Murphy, Texoma Christian

09/14/2025

S&S and Van Alstyne also had good efforts among the local results in meets this weekend

Herald Democrat PILOT POINT — The Sherman cross-country teams earned top-five finishes while Pottsboro’s Ethan Johnston captured the individual boys title at the Pilot Point… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

09/13/2025

The Tigers took their first lead with just under eight minutes remaining and held off the Hornets down the stretch

Herald Democrat QUINLAN — Andrew Reeves had 16 carries for 95 yards and two touchdowns, both in the fourth quarter and the last with 7:47… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close