John Sutton Shelton

“When I was 12, I began studying under Silvio Scionti, and he taught me how to make music come alive,” said John Sutton Shelton in an interview in 2003. Shelton was a child prodigy at the piano. During his senior year at Sherman High School, Shelton won a music contest that earned him a chance [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read more

Texoma’s Gail Utter on CNBC

Texoma’s own Gail Utter is a big deal. Not just in our part of the the country, but in the world of finance. Utter who runs Utter Financial Group is based at Wells Fargo Advisors in Sherman. She was selected as one of the Top 100 Women Financial Advisors in a recent edition of Barron’s [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read more

Four Rivers Outreach

The weekly Tuesday evening gathering at Four Rivers Outreach is a combination camp meeting, pep rally, Alcoholics Anonymous session, gospel song fest, and tent revival—sans the tent—with a leavening of motivational self-help positive thinking thrown in for measure. It starts with introductions. “Who’s here for the first time?” says the woman with the microphone. “Stand up and tell us who you are and how you got here.”

  • Share/Bookmark
Read more

The Morgan House

When Patti and Mike Morgan built a home on the lake, they decided to rely on their own experience and creativity rather than on outside help. Mike has been in the construction business for forty-six years and is a real estate developer, so the experience was a given.

  • Share/Bookmark
Read more

Cream Tart Cockade

Cream Tart Cockade is a cool and soothing way to finish off your dinner at the lake. Use your favorite berries to suit the tart to your favorite taste!

  • Share/Bookmark
Read more

Snow Peas

Snow peas can be found easily during the summer months and taste delicious in salads or as a side dish.

  • Share/Bookmark
Read more

Fresh Corn Relish

This delectable and versatile relish can be served with chips or used as a condiment on grilled meat. Experiment with it to find the serving style you like best.

  • Share/Bookmark
Read more

White Fish a la meuniere with Strawberry Salsa

Preparing fish a la meuniere is a popular technique because it is quick, simple, and easy, yet still gives a remarkable taste. We throw in a special spin by including Strawberry Salsa.

  • Share/Bookmark
Read more

The Big Dig on Hwy 75

Backups as much as a mile, closed exits and narrow lanes are the norm along U.S. Hwy 75 thorugh Sherman and Denison lately. Exactly what is the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) doing out there? There are three primary factors contributing to the repairs.

  • Share/Bookmark
Read more

Loren’s Lures Endures

Loren Renner spent over 40 years fishing Lake Texoma. He was a well-known fishing guide and he knew a thing or two about catching the famous Striper Bass. So, 30 years or so ago he came up with his own brand of artificial bait and began selling his Loren’s Lures. One of the most popular lures is the Sassy Shad chartreuse glitter style.

  • Share/Bookmark
Read more