Gordonville News

A resident north of Pottsboro reported to Sgt. David Sikes that $400.00 in cash was taken from the residence sometime during the night.

Shortly before 11:00pm, Deputy James Scott received a call of a prowler wearing all black near Pottsboro.

The Sadler Volunteer Fire Department is asking for volunteers because the future of the group is up in the air.

His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him, that nature might stand up and say to all the world: "This was a man!" Inscription on Joseph Tonti's tombstone in the Beaver Cemetery Bob Bauder CALKINS ...

“Telling Our Stories"? First-Born, Middle Child, Caboose: Stories about Birth Order and Family Relationships (2007) is the sixth book of stories published by "Telling Our Stories”

Forty-five area writers were honored Sunday at Austin College. They were recognized for submitting prize-winning stories in the 19th annual Telling Our Stories autobiography contest. via North Texas e-News

“We have a responsibility to support those working on the front lines every day to protect families, homes and property.”

Funding will help ensure first responders have the resources to keep Texas communities safe, Cornyn says WASHINGTON-The Gordonville Volunteer Fire Department will receive a grant of $71,205 to support ... via KTEN-TV Denison

Local Crime Blotters Grayson County Sheriff's Office News Release for 2/7/2008 Updated: From news release: GRAYSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS for 02-07-08 Incident #320011 A Van Alstyne resident told ... via KTEN-TV Denison

“Going online and using other people's names and social security numbers to take the test is problematic because it's against the law and it's misrepresentation”

Two Gordonville firefighters are set to face a grand jury next week charged with tampering with government records in 2006. via KXII-TV Sherman

Local Crime Blotters Grayson County Sheriff's Office News Release for 2/4/2008 Updated: From news release: GRAYSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS for 02-04-08 Incident #319930 A resident north of Pottsboro on ... via KTEN-TV Denison

“Hey! I'm gonna jump in the lake!”

We've all probably seen the videos and photos -- jubilant people splashing in frigid waters like they were swimming in the tropics. via The Herald Democrat

“We better have a burn ban, a quick one, or we're going to lose a home.”

What will it take for county commissioners to issue a burn ban? It's a question dozens of residents are asking, after a major grassfire this weekend threatened homes and farms. via KTEN-TV Denison

Updated: 336th District Court WILSON, JAMIE DEONTREY 22, from Sherman, was found guilty by a jury of Sexual Assault of a Child and was sentenced to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. via KTEN-TV Denison

“We've seen a difference in time frame, usually we have a lot of grass fires in the spring and early summer. But, again, due to all the heavy rain that we received we're seeing them now in the fall and early winter”

A grass fire in Sadler chars about 200 acres, as area leaders may extend a burn ban. via KXII-TV Sherman

“Our values have been increasing steadily over the last 10 years”

The Whitesboro School Board amended its budget this week to incorporate $970,000 from the recently approved rollback election. via The Herald Democrat

“Lake Texoma is the number-one rated lake in Texas”

Parts of the largest development Lake Texoma has ever seen will soon pop up near Gordonville, Tx. via KTEN-TV Denison

“Because of the way House Bill 1 is structured, as our local values increase, our state aid decreases”

Spanning 89,000 acres and 580 miles of shoreline, Lake Texoma is one of the top rated lakes in Texas and a mecca for millions of tourists each year, which draws businesses and new developments. via The Herald Democrat

“All the feedback that we have received has been positive, people are excited about this. The total rate, which includes the interest and sinking rate, will be $1,330 for $100,000 and $665 for $50,000 homes.”

Whitesboro residents approved a rollback election Saturday, with a vote of 332 to 154. via The Herald Democrat

“Fifteen fire departments had representatives there”

The Callisburg Volunteer Fire Department has outgrown its building. If the all-volunteer department had a collective wish it would probably be to move to larger quarters. via Gainesville Daily Register

Texoma Night Out is upon us. Noon Saturday marks the Grayson County Unity Caravan of patrol cars' first stop, and there are 16 events planned in 13 cities along the way. via The Herald Democrat

“I had came up with the idea of a raffle when we were helping Sherwood Shores, then I heard they were doing a fundraiser over here so came over and did another raffle”

The Gordonville Volunteer Fire Department received a sizable donation today from an eight-year-old boy. via KXII-TV Sherman