03-26-04 - If you thought the local primaries were over think again. Today ballots are in the hands of recounting teams as two local elections are challenged. Both the 15th District Judge race and the 336th District Judge race are being recounted, but the attention is focused on the 336th District Judgeship and allegations of party favoritism.
Laurie Blake's victory in 336th judicial district... is now in the hands of 18 people. After rival Rick Dunn found out he'd lost to Blake by over seven hundred votes his supporters demanded a recount. Dunn and his supporters call the 4.9% margin suspect. He claims the county Republican Party chairman and overseer of the primaries, Clyde Siebman endorsed his opponent. Blake says she questions Dunn’s timing. Saying he made the allegations after the results were read.
The second race being recounted is the 15th District Judge race. It was a tight one from the beginning. Amos Mazzant lost to Jim Fallon by less than 70 votes. The results are expected sometime tonight however election officials have until Monday to complete the recount.
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
