12-2-03 - Ivan Ray Murphy is a name familiar to many Texomans. The Denison man was convicted for the murder of an elderly woman more than 14 years ago. On Thursday, he will pay the ultimate price. Barring a last minute appeal, Murphy will be executed in Huntsville. He’s spent the last 12 years on death row for the murder of Lula Mae Denning. Prosecutors say the 80 year old Denison woman treated Murphy like a grandson and paid him to cut her grass and paint her house. But on the night of January 10th, 1989, Murphy, along with a friend, Doug Stoff, went to her home to rob her for drug money. They beat her to death with her own cane and stole her jewelry. Murphy still claims he is innocent but all his appeals have failed, including yesterday's final application. We talked to one of Lula Mae's sons on the phone. Richard Denning says the family will watch the execution in Huntsville. He says the last 13 years have been hard but he is hoping for closure on Thursday.
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
