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Howe, TX 75459
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Event date: October 7, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Sherman, TX 75091
Friends of the Library Book Talk
📍 Sherman city Council Chambers
<strong>Event date:</strong> October 7, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>12:00 PM - 11:59 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>421 N Travis St<br>Sherman, TX 75090<br><strong>Description:</strong><br>The Friends of the Library will hold a special Book Talk on Oct. 7: local author Amy Shojai will speak about Lost and Found, the first novel in her September Day thriller series! This will be a chance to hear from the writer herself about her creative process, her characters, and how the series
Military Order of the Purple Heart
📍 Sherman city Council Chambers
<strong>Event date:</strong> October 7, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>08:00 AM - 12:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>Sherman, TX 75091
Career Talk
📍 Sherman city Council Chambers
<strong>Event date:</strong> October 7, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>05:00 PM - 11:59 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>421 N Travis St<br>Sherman, TX 75090<br><strong>Description:</strong><br>Come learn about interesting careers from people who work in those occupations at Career Talk on Oct. 7. This event is for all ages and there are no signups or tickets needed.
StoryTots Storytime
📍 Sherman city Council Chambers
<strong>Event date:</strong> October 8, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>10:30 AM - 11:59 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>421 N Travis St<br>Sherman, TX 75090<br><strong>Description:</strong><br>Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited for stories, songs and fun at our StoryTots Storytime on Mondays Oct. 5 and 12, with repeat performances on Thursdays Oct. 8 and 15. There are no signups or tickets required.<BR/>
Governments Serving ZIP 75459
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Grayson County
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Dorchester city; Gunter city; Howe town; Sherman city; Southmayd city; Van Alstyne city
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School Districts
Collinsville Independent School District; Gunter Independent School District; Howe Independent School District; S and S Consolidated Independent School District; Tom Bean Independent School District; Van Alstyne Independent School District
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Public Utilities & Services
- Electric: GRAYSON-COLLIN ELEC COOP, INC
- Gas: ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
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