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MISTLETOE MARKET IS BACK

A Festive Weekend Of Shopping, Holiday Experiences And Giving Back Article by Lucas Ridley The Junior League of Grayson County’s Mistletoe Market returns for its second year November 19–21, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn Texoma Event Center in Denison. After welcoming shoppers during their inaugural market in 2025, they are excited to build on that momentum and make this year’s event an even bigger holiday weekend for our community. The weekend kicks off with VIP Night on Thursday, November...

Life + Culture

A GRATEFUL COMMUNITY

Local Chamber Leaders On The People, Places, And Moments Of Which They Are Grateful Article by Lucas Ridley | Photography by Provided Missy Weaver Pottsboro Area Chamber of Commerce I am incredibly thankful for the wonderful community of Pottsboro. What makes our community so special is the people who show up, support one another, and truly care about seeing Pottsboro thrive. I’m thankful for our local businesses, nonprofits, schools, city leaders, volunteers, and the countless people...

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CARE THAT GOES FURTHER

Red River ER And Hospital Is Grateful To Serve The Community With Compassion And Commitment Article by Christine Clark | Photography by Provided By Red River ER At Red River ER and Hospital, concierge-level care is central to every patient experience. Business Development Manager Taylor Poteet explains that this commitment is delivered through advanced equipment, modern facilities, and a dedication to spending more time with each patient. As a physician-owned facility and part of the Nutex...

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STRENGTH IN CONNECTION

How The Walker House Is Building A Network Of Support For Texoma Veterans Article by Mike Zapata | Photography by Provided by The Walker House Texoma is home to many veterans, including some of the most well-known military heroes, like Dwight D. Eisenhower and B. C. Thomas. Often, when these veterans come home from their service, they can go through hardships and feel like they struggle to fit in or carry memories and trauma from their military experiences. This can include getting back into...

Arts + Culture

A COLORFUL LEGACY

Día De Los Muertos Celebrates Life, Art And The Lasting Impact Of Steve Black Article and Photography by Mike Zapata Of the many events and celebrations Denison holds throughout the year, the Día de los Muertos celebration is probably one of the most well known. Each year, Denison Arts Council works closely with Denison Main Street and Discover Denison, when they sponsor, to present one of the region’s first and largest Día de los Muertos festivals, drawing thousands of local residents and out...

Food + Beverage

SWEET CREATIONS BY ERICA

Edible Works Of Art Article by Lucas Ridley | Photography by Provided In Sherman, Sweet Creations by Erica is turning cupcakes into edible works of art. Specializing in hand piped buttercream flowers, Erica creates realistic floral designs that are as beautiful to look at as they are delicious to enjoy. Each cupcake is carefully decorated by hand, with individual petals, leaves, and blooms creating arrangements that look surprisingly like fresh flowers. Customers can choose colors and...

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OLIVE OIL DE FINO

What Began With A Beloved Family Recipe Has Grown Into A Handcrafted Taste Of Italy Article by Sharla Davenport | Photography by Courtney Mitchell Sometimes the simplest ingredients can transform a recipe, and olive oil is a perfect example. Start with a good quality olive oil, add dried garlic, herbs, rosemary and bay leaves, and you have delicious flavor in a bottle. This is Olive Oil De Fino, created by Sherman’s own Kathleen Hagan. It was early 2002, and Kathleen was wearing many hats as...

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STROLL ON THE SQUARE: AROUND THE WORLD

A Global Wine Experience Is Coming To Downtown Sherman Article by Lucas Ridley | Photography by Lindsey Manley This October, downtown Sherman is going around the world, one glass at a time. Hosted by Downtown Sherman NOW, this year’s Stroll on the Square invites guests to experience an international wine tasting without ever leaving the heart of the city. The event will feature wines from Italy, France, Spain, the United States, Australia, and Romania, giving guests the opportunity to taste...

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THE GEORGE TAVERN

A Denison Hot Spot In The Katy Depot Article and Photography by Mike Zapata   Families looking for a local place to enjoy a great meal, sip a cocktail and listen to live music no longer have to leave Denison to find it. The George Tavern at the Katy Depot offers all of that and much more. Ernie Pickens and his wife, Kat, operate one of the best places to enjoy an evening with family and friends in the Texoma area. The George Tavern is named after George Denison, the person for whom the City...

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DENISON SISTER CITIES

Honoring History While Creating Meaningful Connections For The Next Generation Article by Mike Zapata | Photography by Provided This year, Denison, Texas, and Cognac, France, celebrate 35 years as Sister Cities and honor a bond that dates back to the mid 1800s, when Denison resident and renowned horticulturist T. V. Munson worked with Cognac native Pierre Viala to develop disease resistant grapevines. Cognac, known for its famous French wines, was perilously close to losing its entire wine...