5-10-04 - No charges will be filed against a local soldier who fell asleep at the wheel and caused an accident that killed a father and his teenage son.
David Macomber, 19, was on his way home from a weekend army drill when he fell asleep at the wheel on Highway 69 near Whitewright, crossed the center line, and hit another car head-on. His vehicle collided with another driven by 39 year old Lonnie Andrews and his 15 year old son Joshua. They both died at the scene.
Two months later, Whitewright police have closed the case. They call the accident a terrible tragedy but say there was no criminal intent. As for David, he’s still recovering at a military hospital in San Antonio, after spending nearly one month in a coma. He remains on a ventilator.
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
