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Good Morning: That's not my name

As the Bard William Shakespeare himself once wrote, what is in a name? Over time, I have found there can be a lot of frustration in a name, especially when people get it wrong.

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The face behind nearly a half century of workforce development

For nearly 30 years, Janie Bates has worked with Workforce Solutions Texoma, most recently as its executive director. With the topic of growth and development being a lingering theme throughout Grayson County and beyond, Bates’…

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Janie Bates, long time champion of workforce, dies at 74

By Michael Hutchins, Herald Democrat Area community, regional and industrial leaders are mourning the loss of a long-time champion of industry, workforce and education. Janie Bates, who served as the executive director of Workforce Solutions…

Entertainment

Once Upon a Pandora's Box to open Friday

This weekend, Theatricks will open its first production of 2026 and second show of this season for the group. “Once Upon a Pandora’s Box” will show from March 6-15 at the Finley Theater in Sherman.

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Good Morning: That's not my name

As the Bard William Shakespeare himself once wrote, what is in a name? Over time, I have found there can be a lot of frustration in a name, especially when people get it wrong.

Conversations

The face behind nearly a half century of workforce development

For nearly 30 years, Janie Bates has worked with Workforce Solutions Texoma, most recently as its executive director. With the topic of growth and development being a lingering theme throughout Grayson County and beyond, Bates’…

Lifestyle