🌱 What Denison’s new tourism certification could mean for local jobs

Greetings Denison! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Denison’s new tourism certification could mean for local jobs
• How a former Denison Yellow Jacket is chasing his NFL dream

Also on today's calendar: Christmas WorkShop and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 63 and low of 32 degrees.
• Friday: Sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 46.
• Saturday: Sunny, windy and warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Denison Earns Tourism Friendly Texas Certification, Applauded by Governor Greg Abbott for Economic Boost (hoodline.com) — Denison has earned the Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation, signaling new momentum for local tourism and economic growth. State leaders and city officials say the recognition, alongside Denison’s Film and Music Friendly status, highlights downtown attractions, Lake Texoma, and a welcoming community poised to draw more visitors and jobs.
   

• Former Denison, current Notre Dame football star Jadarian Price declares for NFL Draft (kxii.com) — A former Denison Yellow Jackets football standout, Jadarian Price, has officially declared for the NFL Draft after a productive four-year career at Notre Dame. Price, who racked up nearly 5,000 rushing yards and 55 touchdowns at Denison High, is drawing attention for his versatility as a runner, receiver, and kick returner heading into April’s draft.
   

📸 Around Denison

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Denison

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Christmas WorkShop
  21116 U.S. 377, Whitesboro, TX,
  12:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Restorative Yoga by Candlelight
  Grace United Methodist Church, 2800 Canyon Creek Dr, Sherman
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Music Bingo
  Landon Winery- Denison TX , 318 W Main St , Denison
  7:00 pm
• COMEDY NIGHT at LANDON – DENISON!
  Landon Winery- Denison TX , 318 W Main St , Denison
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• CAPM Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Sherman-Denison, TX
  Hilton Garden Inn Denison/Sherman/At Texoma Event Center , 5015 US-75 , Denison
  9:00 am

Friday December 26

• Monthly Themed Trivia Denison
  Landon Winery- Denison TX , 318 W Main St , Denison
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Music Bingo
  Landon Winery- Denison TX , 318 W Main St , Denison
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Little Lambs
  Denison Public Library , 300 W Gandy St , Denison
  10:00 am
• Stroke Support Group
  TMC Reba McEntire Center for Rehabilitation , 1200 Reba McEntire Lane , Denison
  2:00 pm
• Teen Space
  Sherman, TX Calendar , 421 N Travis St , Sherman
  4:00 pm
• Experimental Aircraft Association Monthly Meeting
  Sherman, TX Calendar Sherman, TX 75091
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Afternoon Skate
  Skatelands of America , 2629 Woodlawn Blvd , Denison
  1:00 pm
• Family Reindeer Games: Adults vs. Kids
  Sherman, TX Calendar , 421 N Travis St , Sherman
  3:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Fiber Arts Meetup
  Sherman, TX Calendar , 421 N Travis St , Sherman
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
  FOUND on December 15, 2025 in Sherman, TX 75459 near Ponderosa Road/Shepard Road Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Perrinfeild)
• Our camera possibly helped this person make a very good decision not to come onto our property.
  Reminder to keep your property locked up. We have been catching ALOT of new foot traffic in our alley the past couple of weeks. Also watch out for… (Nextdoor Mirick and Monterey)

• Papa John's - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Denison. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Denison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Denison here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sherman

• A 12-year plan to fix Sherman streets (kten.com)
• Most expensive homes for sale in Sherman (santafenewmexican.com)

Van Alstyne

• Investigation clears Van Alstyne ISD educators after allegations (kten.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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