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Sherman City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 6960 on August 17. The proposal would temporarily lower speed limits on portions of U.S. Highway 75 and its frontage roads within city limits during construction. Violations carry a maximum fine of $2,000.
Vance Kowalski
August 19, 20261 min read
The Sherman City Council will introduce Ordinance No. 6960 during its August 17 meeting.
Officials will conduct a public hearing to review the measure before proceeding.
The ordinance would temporarily reduce maximum speed limits on specific sections of U.S. Highway 75.
The changes also apply to portions of the northbound and southbound frontage roads within Sherman corporate limits during construction.
The measure establishes a penalty clause with a maximum fine of $2,000 for violations.
The text includes provisions declaring an emergency, ensuring severability, and providing a repealer.
City Council Meeting (2026-08-17). Retrieved from https://shermantx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1270
Vance Kowalski
Vance Kowalski covers Sherman city government and Grayson County politics.
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