Denison, Texas
The heart of Denison beats to a friendly rhythm, welcoming newcomers with open arms and wide, warm smiles while caring for residents with kindness and compassion. The atmosphere is small-town and down-home; the amenities, first-class and very cosmopolitan; the possibilities: absolutely endless.
Numerous art galleries, a host of antique dealers, wonderful furniture and clothing boutiques, cozy coffee shops and restaurants provide a unique atmosphere in one of the state’s premier downtown districts.
Home of the first public school in Texas, Denison is also known as Eisenhower’s birthplace, headquarters of the Katy Railroad, and the ice cream soda was invented here.
Events galore are enjoyed throughout the year, including the Arts and Wine Renaissance Festival and the Lakefest Regatta.
The local hospital, Texoma Medical Center, is generously supported by country music star, Reba McEntire. The new TMC hospital opened in December 2009. We encourage you to visit Denison and stay for a lifetime.
Give it a try. You’ll be glad you did!”
Denison High School named to Newsweek's Best High Schools list
BY JONATHAN CANNON
HERALD DEMOCRAT
Denison High School joined 6 percent of U.S. high schools in being named by Newsweek magazine to its list of America's Best. The campus was ranked 1,222 on the list it has made repeatedly for the past several years. Read Article
Denison History
Mavis Anne Bryant
Mavis recently co-authored with Donna Hunt a 332 page book, TWO SCHOOLS ON MAIN STREET: THE PRIDE OF DENISON, TEXAS, 1873-2007.
She shares her extensive photo album and knowledge of the colorful history of Denison and her own childhood memories, on her Facebook page daily.
A recent post:
Caterpillar purchase of Bucyrus gets final approval
By JONATHAN CANNON
Herald Democrat
DENISON — One of Denison’s largest industries now officially has a new owner and a new name.
On Friday, Caterpillar Inc. received final regulatory approval to purchase Bucyrus International.
The $8.8 billion deal includes the Denison plant, which manufactures rotary blast hole drills. The purchase got final approval from China on Friday. The U.S. Justice Department had already approved the deal.
read the article:
http://www.heralddemocrat.com/hd/News/Caterpillar_purchase_of_Bucyrus_finalized
Woodmen Circle Home: History comes alive
By Kathy WilliamsHerald Democrat
Above the giant wrought iron gate, decaying rooftops and once grand buildings poke up behind trees at the Woodmen Circle Home. But only a few- the property's owners and former employees who cared for the property-have entered legally the places that housed orphans and the aged from the Depression to 1970.
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Things to do on the Lake
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Denison News
New business expected to bring 300 jobs to Denison
By JONATHAN CANNON
Herald Democrat
Denison leaders welcomed the city’s newest business to town Tuesday. They said NOVO 1 is expected to bring up to 350 jobs to Denison. The company will operate an inbound call center at the Eisenhower Business Center.
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Local Firefighter Wins State Award!
Earlier this month, the Denison City Council presented an unusual award to a member of the Denison Fire Department.
The “Silent Hero” Award is recognition for telecommunicators in the State of Texas. Camp is the DPD’s third winner in as many years. Supervisor Leisa Gailey received the award in 2009 and LaDonna Early won it in 2010.
Krystal Camp, a DFD dispatcher, was presented with the award – a certificate of achievement – from the Commission for SEC by Mayor Robert Brady. Eight of her colleagues, including Fire Chief Gordan Weger, were on hand to see her accept it.
Read Article on MySherDenBuzz.com
http://www.mysherdenbuzz.com/localnews/news/readmore/?article_id=26095
Dixie Softball comes to Denison
By JONATHAN CANNON
Herald Democrat
Cars bearing derivatives of “State bound” packed the 
parking lot outside Denison’s Culpepper Softball Complex Friday for the opening ceremonies of the Belles division (13- to 15-year-olds) of the Dixie Softball State Tournament. Even despite 100-plus temperatures, parents, grandparents, family and friends converged on Denison for the tournament.
read article...http://www.heralddemocrat.com/hd/News/PIC-Dixie_Softball
Opening Day Sat April 30 9am-12pm Every Wednesday 3-6pm and Saturday 9am-12pm Located at 400 W Chestnut St. In Historic Downtown Denison, Texas ~Farmer/Vender list is growing daily~
The line up so far -
Scott's Mini Farm
Leon
Ab Sorbed Soap
Weather Top Farm
Shady Bridge Farm
Birch Creek Farm
Revolutionary Gardens Farm
Olive Oil DeFino
Sky View Farm
400 West Chestnut
Wednesday 3-6
Saturdays 9-12
www.downtowndenisonfarmersmarket.com
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Downtown Denison adds 30 businesses in 15 months
By Allen Rich
Feb 16, 2012
Denison -- Downtown Denison is rapidly becoming as colorful as its history and as bright as its future. While that may sound cliché, every successful downtown must find the right combination of incentives to encourage current business owners and attract new business owners to the heart of the city.
Recent numbers seem to indicate Denison has found the right formula.
Thirty new businesses have opened in downtown Denison in the last 15 months, bringing the occupancy rate up to a very enviable 80%.
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Downtown Denison is revitalizing, officials say
By Jonathan Cannon
Herald Democrat
After several years of deep impacts from a weak economy, downtown Denison has a bright future ahead of it, said city officials at a press conference on Tuesday.
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Moving Forward, Kicking Back
A town with a history of ingenuity and a casual lifestyle. That's what describes Denison according to the research
done by North Star Destination Strategies, a firm hired to help the city with it's branding.The new tag line and accompanying logo were unveiled Friday, January 6, 2012 at the Denison Development Alliance's annual Economic Development Summit. DDA and the Denison Area Chamber of Commerce partnered to fund the research and brand development.
Kten news....
DENISON, TX -- Two former Denison industrial sites, once places that employed dozens, could see change. The JM Plant (formerly operated by The Johns-Manville Corporation) and WJ Smith facilities have been vacant for years, but a few people have expressed interest in buying the properties.
The Denison Development Alliance says both facilities have been for sale for some time. Over the past year, four parties have expressed interested in the JM Plant property.
The company produced transite pipe, which contained asbestos. The facility is no longer in operation. The DDA says all possible buyers for JM seem to have the ability to redevelop the area.
"Whether those will happen or not, who knows but it is interesting that there's been a change in the market place where these companies...redevelopment companies have come into the market in the last 12 months," Tony Kaai said, Denison Development Alliance President.
The wood preserving plant WJ Smith currently only has one party interested.
It's ultimately up to the WJ and JM owners to sell. None of the buyers have committed at this time.
DENISON, TX -
Dec. 2011
The city of Denison now has a personalized website to call it's own. Last night the city launched an all new interactive site that looks better, performs better, and offers much more for the community. Learn more about the website
KXII Interview
Three member of Denison High School's award-winning Forensic Science class earned top honos at the 10th Annual Crime Scene Competition, held recently at Grayson County College.
Raychel Mendez, Elder Quinones and Luis Salazar won first place in Crime Scene Investigation. Quinones also won the coveted "Top Gun" award, with Salzar earning runner-up honors in the pistol competition.
The event consisted of three events: Processing a simulated crime/murder scene, a written criminal law test and a pellet pistor competition. "These kids competed and performed at extremely high levels in clutch situations. It's not an easy competition, said Steve Cherry, Criminal Justice teacher. "They have to be able to work well as a team, process and analyze a lot of data, form rational conclusions and think well on ther feet. The did all this and more.. which explains why they won top awards."
Denison eighth graders design prosthetic legs
By JONATHAN CANNON
Herald Democrat Sept 12, 2011
For most people, the science of prosthesis is a mystery. But for Denison eighth graders the design process is something they’ve
experienced.
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Denison Links
City of Denison
500 West Chestnut
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 465-2720
cityofdenison@cityofdenison.com
cityofdenison.com
Denison Chamber of Commerce
313 W Woodard
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 465-1551
www.denisontexas.us
Denison Development Alliance
Business Development
Scott Smathers
(903) 464-0883
ssmathers@denisontx.org
http://www.denisontx.com/
Community Development
Tom Speakman
Community Development Director
(903) 465-2720 Ext: 453
tspeakman@cityofdenison.com
Keep Denison Beautiful
Tom Speakman
(903) 465-2720 Ext: 453
tspeakman@cityofdenison.com
Library
Alvin Bailey
Denison Public Library
300 West Gandy
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 465-1797
abailey@cityofdenison
Main Street
Amy Lay
(903) 464-4452
alay@cityofdenison.com
Parks and Recreation
Sharon Lafitte
Parks and Recreation Director
(903) 465-2720 Ext: 469
slafitte@cityofdenison.com
Planning and Zoning
Faye Brockett
Planning & Zoning Director
(903) 465-2720 ext. 466
fbrockett@cityofdenison.com
Water Services
(903) 465-2720 Ext: 400
Denison Public Schools
www.denisonisd.net/
Denison Arts Council
313 W. Woodard
www.smalltownbigart.com/
Waterloo Lake Park
531 W Chestnut St
Denison, TX
(903) 463-7166
PO Box 1194
Denison, TX 75020
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