1-26-05 - Oklahoma Senators Jim Inhofe and Tom Coburn
joined the majority today as the Senate overwhelmingly confirmed
Condoleezza Rice as secretary of state.
The vote was 85-to-13, with 12 Democrats and Independent James
Jeffords voting no. The 13 votes against her confirmation is the highest number of no votes for a secretary of state nominee since World War Two.
The opponents argue that as a main architect of U-S policy in Iraq, Rice shares the blame for mistakes and the deaths of U-S forces there.
Rice will be the first black woman to serve as the nation's top diplomat.
She's expected to be sworn in this evening at the White House and take her place at the State Department tomorrow.
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
