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2-27-04 - The fight to save a north Texas rail line may be over. This week Texas Department of Transportation agreed to purchase the old Union Pacific rail line in Fannin County. It’s good news for farmers and ranchers because it could breathe new life into the area.
Tex-dot's deciding factor in buying the tracks is that it will get thousands of shipping trucks off the road, and get freight back on the 33.5 miles of track. That’s something that hasn’t happened for more than four years. It will save folks in Fannin County almost a million dollars a year in freight charges.
But the railroad also means the chance for a tourism train and the possibly of attracting more industries to the county. Fannin County leaders have been fighting to have the track restored for years. But before trains can run, the Fannin County rail district must renovate the tracks. That project that will cost anywhere from $700,000 to $2.5 million.
It will take about 90 days for the $600,000 purchase to be final. Trains should be running by this time next year.
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
