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Happy weekend, Sherman-Denison! 

In today’s happening-today edition: Downtown revival, a 950-acre BNSF logistics hub, and Duke Ellington’s River Suite + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.

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📰 In the news

Urban core revival accelerates: Downtown Denison keeps changing as developers turn a former pawn shop at 201 West Main into lofts over new retail, while a fire-damaged site returns with housing and shops — see what’s planned and rebuilt.

Project sparks community debate: Construction has begun on a 950-acre BNSF logistics hub in Gunter, with phased work proceeding as regulatory matters continue and zoning and a preliminary plat move forward amid ongoing litigation — see what’s planned and debated.

Kindness echoing across generations: A documentary crew is capturing the Choctaw Nation’s nearly 180-year bond with Ireland at headquarters in Durant, featuring author Don Mullan. They aim to complete the film by year’s end — read the full story.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Join Texoma Run Club’s first two-miler
• Explore Denison’s past with stories and music
• Experience combat, crafts, and Celtic dancing
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Quick mood booster: If you’re downtown, The Leadership Mural is bright, photo-friendly, and quietly motivating. A quick pic and those giant letters can nudge your week in the right direction. Sometimes a 30-second blast of color is the reset you needed.

For your next project: Need a color fix or a push to finish that sweater? At Quixotic Fibers you’ll find squishy skeins, trusty tools, and a welcoming table where locals sit, stitch, and gossip. Fresh yarn here can spark that just-one-more-row momentum.

Taproom you’ll actually use: 903 Brewers keeps taps adventurous and the vibe relaxed, from crisp lagers to quirky seasonals. There’s room to actually hear your friends, plus a kitchen that rescues dinner on I-can’t-cook nights. Easygoing, unfussy, reliably fun.

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📆 Around town today & tomorrow

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🏷 The Big Spring Clean Garage Sale @ Boys & Girls Club of Sherman | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Closets groaning and conscience itching? Drop donations at the Boys & Girls Club for the Big Spring Clean sale, benefiting local kids. Weekday afternoons at the Club or via pickup, they’ll take the good stuff, not your broken treadmill, mystery mattress, or hazardous paint stash.

🧵 Beginner Embroidery @ Quixotic Fibers | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Ease into embroidery with a beginner-friendly class that teaches the foundational stitches, supplies included, and sends you home with a charming sampler. It’s calm, chatty, and oddly satisfying, like yoga for your hands, but you keep the art and snag a day-of shop discount.

🎂 Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Bash @ Denison Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – If your inner kid still speaks in rhyme, bring the actual kids to the library for Dr. Seuss’ birthday bash, with stories, snacks, and giggles. Nostalgia for you, chaos for them, and zero cleanup at home. Cat hat optional, patience recommended.

🐰 Bunny Clay Gnome Class @ Pickles & Pottery | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Think you can resist a tiny bunny gnome, or will it follow you home? Learn hand-building basics, craft your gnome, then swing back next week to paint after the bisque fire. Tickets must be purchased in advance, recommended for ages 15 and up.

🌶 Chili Cook-off and Dessert Auction @ First Methodist Sherman | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Come hungry for a hometown chili throwdown, bluegrass tunes, and a dessert auction, all to back the youth mission trip to Little Rock. Twenty tastes for twenty bucks, or commit to a full bowl. Expect friendly bragging rights, toe-tapping, and a pie bidding war.

🎰 24th Annual Casino Night @ Hilton Garden Inn Denison/Sherman/At Texoma Event Center | Saturday (3/7) at 5:30 PM – Whether your Charleston is rusty or your poker face is legendary, this Roaring Twenties casino night brings hot jazz, flowing spirits, and plenty of sparkle in support of our local Catholic school. Dress to Gatsby, lose fake chips, leave with bragging rights, and a halo.

🎷 SSO Winter Concert: The River Suite @ Kidd-Key Auditorium | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Whether you picture Ellington in a club or a concert hall, the symphony is diving into The River Suite, all swing, shimmer, and current. Delius offers a sunlit teaser of summer, and Horatio Parker gets his overdue spotlight. Bring ears, not floaties.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/7 Chili Cook-off and Dessert Auction @ First Methodist Sherman – 1:00 PM
• 3/7 24th Annual Casino Night @ Hilton Garden Inn Denison/Sherman/At Texoma Event Center – 5:30 PM
• 3/7 APB and more @ Bloopers Pub – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 Saturday Night Laughs @ The Milieu Wine Bar – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 SSO Winter Concert: The River Suite @ Kidd-Key Auditorium – 7:30 PM
• 3/7 Rhonda B Karaoke @ American Legion Post 62 – 8:00 PM
• 3/11 Jam Night (Church) @ The George Tavern – 6:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

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• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Sherman-Denison report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 66°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 70%

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 13%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 57, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. South wind 0 to 5 mph.

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