Pottsboro News

The 289 extension through Grayson County opened to drivers today. We told you yesterday, county officials got a letter from TX-DOT saying it could open, meaning the construction problems that delayed the opening a couple of weeks ago were finally taken care of.

New laws going into effect today cover a wide range of issues. Some of the new laws for 2010 were enacted by local lawmakers.

WWW.POTTSBOROCHAMBER.COM is the official website of the Pottsboro, Texas area Chamber of Commerce.

It's been years in the planning. On Tuesday a major thoroughfare running from Dallas to Grayson County was completed and opened for travel.

An ambitious 18 year old who started her own store is now giving back to the community.

Grayson County commissioners decided Monday to move some money from one category to another to pay for legal fees related to the Grayson County Jail.

You can recognize them this time of year: They have chapped lips and hands; they're a bit hunched over and the older ones limp with cold-induced bouts of arthritis and rheumatism.

The conviction of Preston Quain, 18 of Pottsboro, for the murder of Danny Joe Rolen Jr.

SCOTT, GARY WAYNE 24, from Collinsville , pled guilty to Burglary of a Habitation, Forgery of a Financial Instrument - Enhanced and Theft over $1,500 - Enhanced and was sentenced to eight years in prison and a $1,500 fine.

The feeling you get when you notice the red and blue flashing lights pulling up in your rear view mirror can almost make you sick.

The conviction of a Pottsboro teen for a 2007 murder has been upheld by a Texas Court of Appeals.

It's a story of inspiration. She's 18 and ambitious. Deeda Payton reports on a Pottsboro girl and store owner who is taking on a new challenge, collecting 500 toys for a local charity this holiday season.

If you have ever had trouble parallel parking or turning around on a narrow road, imagine trying to do the same thing in a 30 foot vehicle, with load sirens going off in an emergency; That's what a group of Sherman and Pottsboro firefighters trained to do today.

I believe he was past 100 the last time he called. Dean Martin of Sherman would telephone me several times a year for a number of years, always pleasant, brief with his remarks, and usually with a joke.

Sherman-Denison Metropolitan Planning Organization directors approved Wednesday the 2010-2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan that sets priorities for highways, public transit, airports, railroads and even hike and bike trails.

It's been under construction for more than 18 months. Now the Highway 289 Extension is just days away from opening to traffic.

Contestant number one for our Healthy Holiday Cooking Competition is Beth Schnitker from Circle S Catering in Pottsboro.

A former Pottsboro coach and teacher has been indicted for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Denison, TX - The nationwide group Operation Lifesaver came through Texoma Thursday morning by rail, on one of the only passenger trains ever to take the tracks in this area.

I'm away wiping tears now, and it's all Danielle's fault. This granddaughter, now 20 but still my little girl, sent me a text message last night saying, "Listen to this song, 'The Best Day.' It reminds me of you and me." Well, I don't have one of those fancy, newfangled phones, so I sent her back a message that I'd have to look up the song and ...