Sunday Afternoon and Evening ... Scattered intense thunderstorms are expected, some severe. Large hail, high winds and the potential for isolated tornadoes will be the main threats. Locally heavy is rain also possible with these storms.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Governor Brad Henry is proposing a tax
relief package that would include a rebate to taxpayers and an
injection of money into a high-tech research endowment.
The plan would be funded by excess revenue in years when the
state's rainy day fund is full. This excess revenue is normally held for the following year's budget. There is expected to be about 200 million dollars in excess revenue this year.
Henry unveiled his plan at an Associated Press legislative
symposium today.
Estimates indicate Oklahoma taxpayers would each get a rebate check of between 50 dollars and 100 dollars this year under the plan.
Henry's proposal also includes a sales tax holiday for back-to-school purchases and an expanded income tax exemption for retirees.
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
Posted: 05/07/13 - 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. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - 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. Read More
