11-1-04 - The Scabies outbreak at Sherman's Washington elementary school has doubled since late last week. As of Monday, 51 students and six adults have been diagnosed with the infectious skin disease.
The first cases of Scabies turned up about a week ago and since then Sherman ISD and the Grayson County Health Department say they've done everything in their power to stop the spread but some parents say that has not been enough.
Scabies, or mites that burrow in the skin causing a pimple-like rash, are spread by skin-to-skin contact, including shaking hands.
Sherman ISD sent home numerous letters to parents over the past week, telling parents how to treat Scabies and advising them to avoid close contact. But now they're going a step further. A letter will go home Tuesday, asking every member of every family with a child at Washington to get treatment.
Scabies treatment for an entire family can be costly, but to help bring down the cost the Sherman target is offering the ointment at a discount.
Posted: 5:38 PM - 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. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (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. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - 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. Read More
