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.
3-4-05 - A 15-year veteran of the Sherman Police Department resigned on Friday – amid an FBI investigation into the possession of child pornography. Lt. Todd Smithers was put on paid leave on February 10th, when the criminal and internal investigation began.
Chief Tom Watt told reporters late Friday afternoon that Smithers' conduct has been unbecoming of an officer, and he would have been fired if he had not resigned first. The chief will not say why Smithers is under investigation, other than that it is a criminal matter that federal authorities are looking into.
First News has confirmed through multiple sources that the FBI is looking into whether Smithers possessed child pornography - a federal offense.
Smithers has served as the public information liason in the past. Before his suspension, he was the officer in charge of department standards.
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
