Exploring Our Neighborhoods
PDF There are neighborhoods in Texoma’s towns where, if no modern automobiles intrude, a visitor could believe he was back in the the 1920s or 30s. In contrast, the growls of earthmovers drown out the birds around the new developments near US 75 and US 82. This dichotomy of old and new may be Texoma’s signature.
The purpose of Sherman Living! is to hold the balance between then and now, and add a touch of what’s coming.
Lee Hudgins’ family came to Grayson County five generations ago to start a new life; Dr. Sara Swamy came here from half way around the world for the same reason. The two principal features in this first issue of the magazine really are about the same thing. It is the continuing coming and going, the never ending push for something better, and the giving back more than one takes from the land.
There is something special about this place we call home. And that is why there will always be another person to meet, another story to tell, another adventure, another discovery, another tomorrow.
This article was first published in the first (and last) issue of Sherman Living! Texoma Living! was born with the next issue published in Spring 2007.
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Featured Archive Story
Water-Conscious Landscapes
Color is the hottest trend in landscaping all over the South. But to most homeowners in our area, color means one thing—water-thirsty plants—and we all know what a fragile resource water is.
Is there a way to have it all in Texomaland? Can you punch up your landscape with high impact color, and still enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you’re a wise water steward?
Chocolate Heaven
Anjanette’s Chocolate Café & Truffle Shoppe is on the square in Gainesville across from the Cooke County Courthouse. Inside, on the wall, is a mural depicting historic downtown Gainesville. There are a classic silver candelabra and big leather chairs, and stacks of decorative gift boxes adorned with ribbons imprinted with the store’s tagline, “For the Love of Chocolate,” which sums things up nicely.
Little Horses
In my fantasy, I live on a large ranch. From the back porch I can survey the property. There are dozens of animals-mostly horses-trotting or running to and fro, Llamas patrol the fence line, and turtles wander towards the sparkling pond in the center of the stand of giant oaks. Off to the side there is a lush pasture of green grass – a favorite of my large herd of miniature horses.
