2-16-04 - A way for local counties to help victims of violence is in trouble, thanks to a constitutional question in Texas. It surround a $15 fee on every divorce that Grayson County instituted last fall. The money went directly to non-profit agencies that protect victims of violence. But other Texas counties aren’t so sure about it. Harris county in southeast Texas was the first to question the constitutionality of the Family Protection fee. For now, Grayson county commissioners will continue collecting it. But until the Texas Attorney General rules on the fee, they won't distribute the money to five local agencies. Commissioners hope to have a ruling by April, which would be the next time for distribution. Five area agencies benefit from the fee, including the Child Guidance Clinic, Casa, the Crisis Center, the Child Advocacy Center, and Juvenile Alternatives.
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
