Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care.

(Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library.

The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18.

DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center.

SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus.

DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s 2013 McCurtain County Roadshow is coming to the Idabel Country Club on Thursday, May 16.

DURANT, Okla. – The Tri-County Honors Program, co-sponsored by First United Bank and Southeastern Oklahoma State University, was held Tuesday in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on campus. The event opened with a reception, followed by the honors award ceremony.

SULPHUR, OK– Wild blue indigo, Ragworts, and Fleabane daisies – just some of wildflowers carpeting the forest and prairie at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

DURANT, Okla. – Students in the Business Policy class at the John Massey School of Business at Southeastern Oklahoma State University recently ranked among the best in the nation competing in the Capstone Business Simulation.

High school and corporate welding teams from across north Texas are preparing for Grayson College’s Third Annual Welding Rodeo scheduled for May 10 at the GC Main Campus. The community is invited to watch the sculptures being created and then purchase their favorite one in the afternoon live auction.

Gainesville High School recently had their annual National Honor Society induction ceremony in the GHS Gymnasium.

DURANT, Okla. -- Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s annual Faculty-Staff Recognition Banquet was held Monday night in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on campus.

Murray State College is proud to announce its Commencement Ceremony, Friday, May 10th at 7:00 pm on the North Lawn of the Administration Building. More than 400 students from across Southern Oklahoma and beyond are expected to take part in the ceremony.

Bells Elementary School will have Pre-K & Kindergarten registration on May 1st, 2013 from 7:25am-6:00pm.

Two students from Trenton schools were the winners of this year’s art contest sponsored by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Scott Kirby took home the top honor and a $100 gift card. Kirby is 12 years old and in the 7th grade. Gisselle Olivas won the second place red ribbon and a $50 gift card for her artwork.

For more than 25 years, the Chickasaw Nation Summer Youth program has made a positive impact on both young people’s lives and employers in south central Oklahoma.

SHERMAN, TEXAS—The Austin College Department of Art and Art History hosts the exhibit “Relative Proximity” by the Ghost Town Arts Collective now through May 24 in the Ida Green Gallery of Ida Green Communication Center.

DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s 16th-annual Presidential Golf Classic will tee off at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 14, at Chickasaw Pointe Golf Club.

Denison, TX – April 22, 2013: The Denison Performing Arts will be hosting its Annual Regional Piano Competition this Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Grayson College’s Arts & Communication Center.

Ticket sales for the Red River Art Show & Sale opened the first week of April and are quickly disappearing for the annual fundraising event benefiting the patients of the Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc. The event is set for Saturday, August 24, 2013.

DAVIS – Medical professionals will be in full force June 3-7 to assist any Chickasaw Nation Department of Health diabetes patient on how to better care for themselves and manage their condition.

DURANT, Okla. -- The 12th annual Oklahoma Aviation Education and Research Symposium was hosted by Oklahoma State University, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and the University of Oklahoma. The two-day symposium, held April 17-18 in Stillwater, brought together aviation educators and researchers from across the nation to present the most recent developments in their field of expertise.

The Chickasaw Nation Head Start program is accepting spring enrollment applications for the 2013-2014 school year at the Ada, Ardmore, Sulphur and Tishomingo, Okla. locations.

Paris, TX – North Lamar Independent School District is promoting health-related fitness and active lifestyles for students and their families with the Annual Skip, Jump and Run Activities Days. North Lamar elementary campuses are holding their own events for students, parents, grandparents, and friends to promote a healthy lifestyle through physical activity.

PARIS, TX – Five North Lamar High School students advanced to the State UIL Academic meet after competing at the UIL Region II meet on Saturday, April 20 hosted by Texas A&M University Commerce.