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   "date": "2026-07-21",
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   "headline": "Sherman commission to consider zoning, site plans, and variances",
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   "headline": "Council to vote on rezonings, including 18-acre commercial development",
   "summary": "The city council will hold public hearings on five ordinances (6950–6954) involving rezonings and an alley closure, then consider their adoption. Also up for vote are resolutions for a professional services agreement with Garver LLC for water plant repairs and a 2026 Emergency Solutions Grant to the Salvation Army. Other business includes a quarterly report from the Sherman Economic Development Corporation and a presentation on solid waste rates.",
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   "headline": "Council to vote on cemetery fee changes, land rezoning, annexation and development deals",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adoption of Ordinance No. 6946 to modify cemetery service fees and impose a maximum fine of $500. Ordinances 6947, 6948 and 6949 propose rezoning and annexation of roughly 173 and 184 acres in the Blue Flame Rd/FM 691 and Tate Circle areas, including placement into Planned Development districts and penalties up to $2,000. The Council will also adopt Resolution 7653 authorizing a development agreement for a 183‑acre Sherman Lakes single‑family planned development south of Tate Circle and US 75. Additional resolutions authorize a similar agreement for Joiner Ranch and other city contracts.",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
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   "headline": "Commission will consider a zone change for 18.38‑acre FLEXD Sherman site on West Houston St",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will vote on a consent agenda of routine items. They will hold public hearings on several rezoning and site‑plan proposals, including a Planned Development zone change for the FLEXD Sherman project. Additional items include final plats for additions on East Lamar Street and West Washington Street, and a specific‑use permit for a commercial amusement center on West Lamar Street.",
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   "headline": "Council to consider rezoning 14.4 acres on W Highway 82 to retail",
   "summary": "The Sherman City Council will hold public hearings on six ordinances, including rezoning 14.384 acres on West Highway 82 from single-family residential to retail business and granting specific use permits for auto sales, contractor offices, auto repair, and a tattoo studio. The council will also vote on resolutions to construct futsal courts at Hawn Park and a playground at Old Settlers Park. A taxpayer impact statement shows the proposed FY2026 tax rate of $0.508000 per $100 would raise taxes on the median home to $1,174, compared to $1,556 under the no-new-revenue rate.",
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   "summary": "The Sherman City Council will hold a budget workshop to review the 2026-2027 budget and reports from advisory boards. A taxpayer impact statement required by HB 1522 shows the proposed tax rate of $0.508000 per $100 valuation on a median homestead valued at $231,004, resulting in a tax of $1,174, compared to a no-new-revenue rate of $0.619404 per $100 on a median homestead valued at $251,138 producing a tax of $1,556. The council may also go into executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, and economic development matters.",
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   "summary": "The Sherman City Council will hold a budget workshop to review the 2026-2027 budget and consider a proposed tax rate of $0.619404 per $100 of value. The meeting includes a taxpayer impact statement showing a projected increase in the median homestead tax bill from $1,174 to $1,556.",
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   "headline": "City Council to adopt fire prevention ordinance and CDBG action plan",
   "summary": "The Sherman City Council will consider adopting an ordinance modifying fire prevention regulations and fees, and finalize the 2026 Community Development Block Grant action plan. The meeting includes a public hearing on the fire ordinance and a presentation on the One Clean Sherman program.",
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   "headline": "Sherman P&Z to consider zone change for 183-acre Sherman Lakes Development",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on a zone change for the 183.681-acre Sherman Lakes Development from R-A to PD, a variance for a 65-foot sign, and several specific use permits. The consent agenda includes final plats for multiple properties. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation.",
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   "headline": "Council to consider rezoning, alcohol variance, and water agreements",
   "summary": "The Sherman City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning ordinances: rezoning two tracts from multifamily and heavy manufacturing to single-family residential, and granting a specific use permit for auto sales. The Council also will consider an appeal for a variance to allow mixed beverage sales within 300 feet of a church. Consent agenda items include resolutions on water services with Rayburn Electric Cooperative, a low-income housing tax credit policy, and a cost-share agreement for Lake Texoma pump station improvements. The meeting includes executive sessions on pending litigation and property negotiations.",
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   "headline": "Council to consider rezoning 165 acres and annexing 183 acres",
   "summary": "The Sherman City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting ordinances to rezone 165 acres at 2701 block West Travis Street and approve an annexation scheduling plan for 183.681 acres east of US 75 and south of Tate Circle. Other items include temporarily reducing speed limits on US 75 and US 82 during construction with a $2,000 maximum fine, awarding a construction contract for a fleet services facility, and authorizing a grant application for catalytic converter theft prevention.",
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   "headline": "Commission to consider zoning ordinance amendment for accessory dwelling units and non-conforming structures",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of plats and site plans, followed by public hearings on variances and zone changes for multiple properties. Key items include a zone change for the 183.681-acre Sherman Lakes Development, several variance requests, and a zoning ordinance amendment regarding accessory dwelling units and non-conforming structures.",
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   "date": "2026-04-20",
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   "headline": "City Council to vote on water rates and utility contracts",
   "summary": "The Sherman City Council will consider adopting two ordinances: one modifying water and sewer rates and another closing an alley. The body will also authorize contracts for utility improvements and approve a budget impact statement.",
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   "date": "2026-04-10",
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   "headline": "City Council to discuss 2026-2027 budget planning",
   "summary": "The City Council will receive a financial update and provide input for the 2026-2027 budget year. The meeting includes a taxpayer impact statement comparing current and upcoming fiscal year tax estimates.",
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   "date": "2026-04-06",
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   "headline": "City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 6870 to revise water and sewer rates.",
   "summary": "The council will open the meeting, approve March 16 minutes, and hear citizen comments. A public hearing will consider Ordinance No. 6870 to amend water and sewer charges. Several resolutions will authorize professional services agreements and contracts for biofouling mitigation, dam mapping, road rebuild, and mowing services. A taxpayer impact statement for FY 2026 will be presented.",
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   "headline": "Board to consider demolition request for 501 South Crockett Street",
   "summary": "The Historical Preservation Board will meet on March 31, 2026 to approve the minutes of its November 2, 2025 special called meeting and to consider a request from First Baptist Church Sherman and applicant Dominic Lampe for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The request seeks permission to demolish a structure at 501 South Crockett Street, located in the Heritage Row Historical District and currently zoned MF-30 (Multi-Family Residential). The board will decide whether to grant the demolition certificate.",
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   "date": "2026-03-24",
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   "headline": "Board of Adjustment hears 165‑acre zone change to Planned Development on West Travis",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet on March 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to consider routine site‑plan approvals and several public‑hearing items. Items include a zone change for a 165‑acre parcel on West Travis Street to a Planned Development district, a setback variance and zone change for 1118 North Hopson Street, and an 80‑foot pylon‑sign variance on South Sam Rayburn Freeway. The commission will also vote on a consent agenda covering two non‑controversial site‑plan requests.",
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   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider three ordinances, including rezoning of Shoreline Drive",
   "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of Ordinances 6927, 6928, and 6929. Ordinance 6927 proposes closing and abandoning a portion of a platted alley. Ordinance 6928 amends water and sewer utility billing rates. Ordinance 6929 rezones a 0.441‑acre lot at 2507 Shoreline Drive from R‑6 to R‑12 with a possible penalty of up to $2,000.",
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   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider six zoning and use permit ordinances",
   "summary": "The Sherman City Council will hold a public hearing on the reauthorization of the Industrial and Commercial Tax Abatement Program. Council members will consider six ordinances (Nos. 6921‑6926) that rezone parcels at 609 East Pecan Street and 3806 North Loy Lake Road and grant specific‑use permits for a hotel at 1831 Texoma Parkway, a massage establishment at 1800 Teague Drive Suite 220, and other commercial uses. The council will also vote on three resolutions, including reauthorizing tax‑abatement guidelines (Resolution 7626), approving a fire and ambulance services agreement with Grayson County (Resolution 7627), and authorizing purchase of filters for the Splash Family Aquatics Center (Resolution 7629).",
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   "date": "2026-02-26",
   "body": "General",
   "headline": "Planning & Zoning Commission holds training on development regulations and procedure",
   "summary": "The City of Sherman Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet on Feb. 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The agenda includes a training workshop by Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd and Hullet on development regulations and parliamentary procedure, followed by an open public hearing and announcements. No specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed for decision.",
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   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing on auto sales permit for 3111 South Highway 75",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on February 17, 2026. They will approve minutes, adopt a consent agenda of routine site plans and plats, and conduct public hearings on several development proposals. Key hearings include a specific use permit for automobile sales at 3111 South Highway 75, a zone change and site plan for 609 East Pecan Street, and a massage establishment permit at 1800 Teague Drive Suite 220.",
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   "date": "2026-02-16",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to hold public hearings on three rezonings and a tax abatement program",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider several zoning changes and the establishment of a residential tax abatement program. The body will also vote on contracts for wetland mitigation and park restrooms, and review a police grant application.",
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   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve contract for Animal Services security fence project",
   "summary": "The council will vote on Resolution No. 7618 to authorize a contract with Anderson Fence & Custom Welding LLC for the Animal Services Security Fence and Access Control Project. Additional resolutions include an encroachment agreement, participation in Texpool Prime, and investment in the LOGIC Trust. The meeting also includes discussion of the FY 2026‑2027 budget calendar and several emergency repair and equipment purchases.",
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   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider hotel zoning and water line project contracts",
   "summary": "The Sherman City Council will consider four zoning ordinances and three resolutions authorizing construction agreements. The meeting includes public hearings on specific use permits and a resolution for a water line project.",
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