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Hey Friends,
Big week for downtown Sherman. Something a lot of you have been asking me about just got official, and it's a bigger deal than the first version we heard about. I'm also handing you a Crockett Street house with more character than a Hallmark movie set, a video on the one thing that trips up new construction buyers, and I want to hear about your favorite local spot before I feature the next one.
Here's What We're Connecting You to This Week!
✅ The poker club plan just got real (and bigger)
✅ This weekend in Texoma, from bubbles to ballroom dancing
✅ A Crockett Street charmer with a pool and a porch built for sweet tea
✅ The new construction mistake I keep watching people make
✅ Tell me about your favorite local business
Sherman's Poker Club Plan Just Got Bigger
It's official. 🃏 Sherman City Council unanimously approved a specific use permit for Showdown Social Club at 112 W. Lamar, and the concept downtown just changed shape.
If you've been following this one, the original plan had it going in above LA Piasa. That shifted. The new address is bigger and bolder:
🪑 16 poker tables
👥 Room for 144 players
🍸 A bar and lounge attached
🤝 Same operator, same concept, just a new home
Like most poker clubs popping up across Texas right now, this one runs as a private membership club. Players pay to join instead of the house taking a cut of the games.
I'm curious what a room like that does for downtown once it opens. Good fit for Sherman, or not your thing? Hit reply and tell me. I read every single one.Water Slides, Vintage Finds & Chili on the Lawn — Memorial Day Weekend Is Looking Good ☀️🌶️👗
📅 This Weekend in Sherman
🫧 Moonlight Market: Summer's Last Sparkle 218 W. Houston St, Sherman | Friday, Aug 14, 6pm Downtown shops are staying open late for one last summer stroll, complete with a bubble-filled Kidz Zone. Grab dinner, pop into a few storefronts, and let the kids run wild while you shop.
🌾 Sherman Farmers Market Houston & Crockett, Sherman | Saturday, Aug 15, 8am–12pm Your weekly reminder that the best tomatoes in Texoma are sitting right downtown. Local produce, local vendors, and a good excuse to get out before it gets hot.
🥾 TPTA Monthly Hike Pecan Grove Park East, Sherman | Saturday, Aug 15, 8am A free guided hike along the earthen dam, past the disc golf course, and into Pecan Grove West and back. Good shoes, good company, zero cost.
💃 Ballroom Beats! Live Music & Dance Municipal Ballroom, 405 N Rusk St, Sherman | Saturday, Aug 15, 6pm Free entry to a night of live music from the Spare Change Band, plus food, drinks, and plenty of room on the dance floor. A sneaky good date night.
🐐 Painting with Goats 214 W. Houston St, Sherman | Saturday, Aug 15 Pick your pottery, grab a brush, and paint while baby goats wander around you. Yes, it's exactly as fun as it sounds.
⭐ Pick of the Week: The Moonlight Market is your best bet for a night the whole family can enjoy. It's free, it's downtown, and between the bubbles and the late-night shopping, it's the kind of evening that reminds you why Sherman's downtown is worth showing up for.
1319 S Crockett Street, Sherman, TX 75090
Charm, character, and class. This one's for anyone who's ever wanted an oversized front porch for sunset evenings, a living room made for holiday gatherings, and a backyard that turns you into the friend's house everyone wants to spend summer at.
Key Highlights
🛏️ 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths
📐 3,229 sqft on a 0.46-acre lot
🏡 Craftsman style, built in 1900, full of original woodwork, high ceilings, and leaded windows
👨🍳 Chef-ready kitchen with a gas cooktop
🏊 Pool less than 5 years old
✨ Updated bathrooms with modern convenience layered onto original character
📍 Minutes from downtown Sherman, walkable to local events, festivals, and dining
💰 Listed at $474,663 ($147/sqft)
If you're interested just reply and I'll get you all the details!
Before You Buy New Construction in Sherman TX, Watch This!
👉 In this video, we cover:
Why inventory has grown but urgency hasn't disappeared, it's just shifted to new construction
How builders price communities in phases, and why waiting can cost you even without competition for the house
Why you need to be pre-approved before you find the house, not after
What's driving the growth around Sherman, and why builders are betting big long term
The honest tradeoffs of buying in an area that's still under construction
This week I'm handing the spotlight over to you. Coffee shop, breakfast spot, or that little hole-in-the-wall you'd never find on Google, Sherman's got a lot of good ones hiding in plain sight, and I want to know yours.
Doesn't matter what kind of business it is. If you love it, we want to know about it. 🧡
Hit reply and tell me your favorite local spot, what makes it special, and I might just feature it right here next week.
BEFORE YOU GO — HERE'S HOW I CAN HELP
🏡 Buying a Home — If you're planning a move in the next 12–18 months, it's never too early to start the conversation.
📊 Market Conditions — Want to know what's happening in your neighborhood? I can send you a quick snapshot anytime.
🔍 Request an Update — Got a lot or address you're curious about? Send it my way and I'll research what's being planned or built there.
Just reply to this email and let me know what I can help with — whether it's buying, selling, or you just want to say hi. I read every single one. 😊
Amanda 😀
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