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Bel Air Village in Phase 3: Lagoon to Open Summer 2025

The construction of Bel Air Village in Sherman, Texas, is progressing well, with several elements of the community already completed. This master-planned community spans over 300 acres and features a variety...

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Lake Texoma Government Cemetery Relocation

When it built Lake Texoma, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), relocated 20 cemeteries and moved about 6,000 graves to new locations. This was part of the USACE’s broader effort to clear land that...

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Women's Swimsuit Fashion and Social Climate History in the U.S.

I was thinking about Minnie Pearl’s hat with its tag hanging out on the TV show, Hee Haw. Minnie’s price tag hanging outside on her hat proudly showcased how much she had spent on her straw crown...

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Notable Historic People Buried in the Four Surrounding Lake Texoma Counties

Throughout history, many notable people made their lives in Bryan, Marshall, Cooke, and Grayson Counties, today’s Texomaland. We do not have enough information on some of these historical figures, but we...

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How Fishing Lures Affect the Marketplace, and Traditional and Electronic Lures

Fishing lures make up a global industry. In 2023, the global fishing lures market sales revenue was $3.9 billion. This sector is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.50%% from 2023...

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Olive Oatman: A Backstory and Love Story of Long-Time Sherman, Texas Resident

Most people familiar with Grayson County, Texas, history know something about Olive Oatman. A warning: This is a long narrative. There is a plethora of books and historical accounts detailing her story,...

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Unraveling the Uniqueness of Geese: Nature's Majestic Navigator

A myth that hummingbirds hitchhike and migrate on the backs of geese does not have a story of origin that we have found. Hummingbirds do not do that. That is not a unique characteristic of the two avian...

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Too Many Grasshoppers? Again?

Despite the heavy rainfall this spring in Texomaland, we are also witnessing an overabundance of grasshopper nymphs. Those of us who farm, garden, and ranch loathe seeing the copious amounts of mostly green...

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Why Do We Need Ants?

Ants are an ancient gift to earth. Texas is home to over 210 species of ants, including over 250 native species and several invasive species. The latest figure on Oklahoma is 47 ant species according to a 2016...

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A&M and OSU County Ag Extension Services:  Not Just for Farmers and Ranchers

The federal nationwide Cooperative Extension System works with State Agriculture Commissions, which in turn, work with University Agriculture Departments, who establish offices with County Agriculture...

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Texomaland Art and Artists

Do you like to find unique pieces of designer furnishings? Or a local artist’s paintings, photography, and sculptures? What about handcrafted textiles? Or jewelry? Texomaland radiates when it comes down...

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Bois d'Arc Lake Is Open in Fannin County

Bois d’Arc Lake is Texas’ newest lake, and the first Texas lake built in almost 30 years. It was quite exciting to watch the April 8th eclipse there, even though it officially opened Wednesday,...

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The 6 Best Parks on Lake Texoma

Lake Texoma parks provide outdoor fun with amenities for all ages and demographics. Parks anywhere offer positive and inherent aesthetic, environmental, psychological, recreational, and wildlife benefits for...

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What's New with OK and TX Game Wardens?

These are only a few of the interesting things going on with those who govern our natural resources from their press releases. I report on serious environmental crimes in both states, involving game wardens,...

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Grayson County Highway Construction Projects

Grayson County is growing big. The entire U.S. saw a significant outflow of people with earning potential from major cities between 2020 and 2021. In April 2022, the Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG)...

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Gone Fishing RV Resort Proudly Announces Grand Opening Under New Ownership

Sherwood Shores, TX (Gordonville) - After months of anticipation, Gone Fishing RV Resort is thrilled to announce its grand reopening under new American ownership. Situated in the heart of Sherwood Shores,...

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A Chicken Coop, Fresh Laid Eggs, Why Not?

Foghorn Leghorn was a favorite of Baby Boomer children in Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies TV cartoons and films produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Today, the famous animated rooster, affectionately called...

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Reflections on Texomaland Weather Since the February 2021 Deep Freeze

On January 4, 2024, The San Antonio Express-News reported on what it called a fake viral Facebook post. This particular post claimed, “2024 will begin with an arctic freeze coming at the end of the...

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Interesting Texas Laws that Took Effect January 1, 2024

The 88th Texas legislature passed 31 bills that took effect on January 1, but that is not the total number of bills passed in 2023. Over 700 bills passed and took effect in September, October, November, and...

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Winter: Great Time to Practice Target Shooting and Hunting at Lake Texoma

Fall begins hunting season for deer and other game and then game bird seasons open up in Oklahoma and Texas. Off-season at Lake Texoma starts after Labor Day. What if you do not hunt and you are more into...

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Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 60

Monday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 39

Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 46

Tuesday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 32

Wednesday

Sunny

Hi: 59

Wednesday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 39

Thursday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 60

Thursday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 48


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