Hey Friends,
Fall is finally showing up in Sherman, and this week is packed. We're sharing the downtown lunch spot we can't stop going back to, plus a weekend full of wine tastings, pumpkin painting, and even a fossil-hunting paddle. 🍂
We've also got a sweet starter home under $190K, a quick video on the buyer regrets I see most often, and a fun local shop for game night lovers.
Here's What We're Connecting You to This Week!
✅ Our Go-To Downtown Lunch Spot: Sage Café
✅ Wine Strolls, Pumpkin Painting & a Fossil Hunt
✅ Deal of the Week: A $189K Starter Home
✅ Avoid These 5 Buyer Regrets in Sherman
✅ Business Spotlight: Mt. Moon Collectibles
Our Go-To Downtown Lunch Spot: Sage Café 🥪
When we need a lunch that never misses, we head straight to Sage Café on Houston Street. It's tucked right on the square at 210 W Houston St, and it's been one of our favorite downtown stops for years.
The man behind the menu is Chef Robert Aranson, who brings more than 20 years of cooking right here in Sherman. You can taste it. Everything feels made from scratch, because it is. 👨🍳
What we keep ordering:
🍅 Tomato basil soup paired with a sandwich (the classic Sage combo)
🥪 Hot paninis and the Reuben people can't stop talking about
🥗 Spinach berry salad with candied pecans and poppy seed dressing
🥔 Homemade chips, which are worth the trip alone
⭐ Daily specials, like seared tuna over jasmine rice when it's on the board
It's cozy, the service is fast and friendly, and it fills up quickly at noon. Our tip: get there early or call ahead for to-go.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Bonus: Sage also hosts private evening events like rehearsal dinners, showers, and company dinners.
Fun fact: Sage sits right next door to Pickles & Pottery. Grab lunch Friday, then come back Saturday evening to paint a pumpkin. 🎃
Now we want to hear from you! 🍴 Downtown Sherman has had a wave of new lunch spots lately. What's YOUR favorite place to grab lunch downtown? Just hit reply and tell us. We may feature your pick in an upcoming issue!
Wine Strolls, Pumpkin Painting & a Fossil Hunt: Sherman's Fall Weekend Is Here 🍂
📅 This Weekend in Sherman
🍷 Stroll on the Square
📍 Downtown Sherman, around the Grayson County Courthouse
🗓 Saturday, October 3
Downtown's favorite fall evening is back. Sip wine tastings inside local shops, catch live music, and visit with neighbors as you wander the square. Grab a friend or make it a date night.
🏛 Mayor's Roundtable 2026
📍 Kidd-Key Auditorium, 405 N Rusk St
🗓 Friday, October 2 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Mayor Shawn Teamann shares what's happening in and around Sherman. It's free to attend and the easiest way to get the inside scoop straight from the source.
🎃 Girl's Night Clay Pumpkins (BYOB)
📍 Pickles & Pottery, 212 W Houston St
🗓 Friday, October 2 | 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Bring a bottle and your best friends for a night of making two textured clay pumpkins. No experience needed. Tickets are $40, adults only, and must be purchased in advance.
👻 Halloween Extravaganza at Sherman Elks Bingo
📍 1713 FM 1417
🗓 Saturday, October 3 | Doors at 4:00 PM, bingo at 7:00 PM
A spooky night of bingo, door prizes, and a costume contest. Your $60 includes a free chicken fried steak dinner with all the fixings.
🦈 Shark Tooth Paddle with Adventure Paddles
📍 Creek launch in Sherman (details with ticket)
🗓 Sunday, October 4 | Meet at 9:00 AM, launch at 9:30 AM
Float a calm, shallow creek and dig for fossil shark teeth left from when this area was an ancient sea. It's great for ages 6 and up. Bring your own paddleboard or kayak, a kitchen colander, and a small garden spade.
⭐ Pick of the Week: Mandala Pumpkins Class
Saturday, October 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Pickles & Pottery downtown. Pick out a pumpkin and decorate it with fine-tipped glazes and dot patterns. It's only $5 per person plus your pumpkin, with no experience needed. You can head straight to Stroll on the Square afterward. 🎨
Deal of the Week
🏡 Deal of the Week: 1710 W College Street
TTired of paying rent? This charming Sherman home is ready for its next chapter, and it might just be yours. 🔑
Key Highlights
🛏 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1,238 sq ft
🌳 Beautiful wood floors throughout
☀️ Large living room filled with natural light
🎨 Fresh interior paint and an updated kitchen
🐾 Privacy-fenced backyard on a 0.185-acre lot
✅ No HOA
📍 Established Washington Park neighborhood, minutes from downtown Sherman
If you're interested just reply and I'll get you all the details!
🎥 Watch This Week: Avoid These 5 Buyer Regrets in Sherman, Texas
Thinking about buying in Sherman? There are five questions that separate a great decision from one you'll regret six months after closing.
I've helped a lot of buyers find their footing here, and these are the surprises I see catch people off guard most often. A few minutes now can save you a big headache later. 🏡
👉 In this video, we cover:
🚗 Your real commute time, not the map's version
🏗 New construction vs. resale, and how the timelines differ
💰 Property taxes across Grayson County
🚰 City utilities vs. well and septic
📜 What HOA deed restrictions actually mean for daily life
Business Spotlight
This week's Business Spotlight is on Mt. Moon Collectibles.
If you've got a card game fan in your house (or you are one), this Sherman shop is worth a visit. Mt. Moon hosts free Friday Night Magic every week starting at 5:00 PM, plus One Piece card game play on Saturdays. Brand new players and seasoned pros are both welcome, which makes it a fun, low-pressure way to meet people who share your hobby. 🃏
📬 In case you missed it: Last time, we covered Sherman's new stadium opening its doors. READ HERE
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. 😊
❤️ How do you like today's newsletter?
Until Next Week,
Amanda
P.S. Thinking about selling this fall so you can move into something new? Hit reply with your address and I'll send you a quick, no-pressure snapshot of what homes like yours are selling for right now. 🏡
