1-17-05 – Texas State Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright spoke at Austin College on the holiday that marked Dr. Martin Luther King’s 76th birthday. Wainwright was one of the thousands of activists that helped convince congress to establish a national holiday in King’s honor.
Wainwright spoke of the prejudice he encountered in his youth and how the teachings of Dr. King helped change a nation.
He also talked about the differences between political and judicial activism. Noting that political activism can lead to positive changes, but judges that rule based on public opinion can disrupt progress.
Posted: 05/23/13 - 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
