Sunday Afternoon and Evening ... Scattered intense thunderstorms are expected, some severe. Large hail, high winds and the potential for isolated tornadoes will be the main threats. Locally heavy is rain also possible with these storms.
5-11-04 - Voters in Durant passed tax hikes Tuesday that will pay for two new sports complexes. Proposition 1 passed with 61% voting yes, while Proposition 2 passed with 58% voting yes. Just over 2,100 people voted.
Each proposition represents a ¼ cent tax hike, which raises the city’s sales tax to 8.5 cents per every dollar spent. The money will pay for two new sports facilities. The first, a $6.2 million sports complex for area youth to be built on 177 acres off highway 78. The 2nd proposition will build a $9 million sports arena at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. It will be available to the public.
In Murray County, voters said no to a proposed hotel/motel tax. Out of 1235 total votes, 52% said no.
In Lone Grove, a $5 million school bond election passed, garnering 72% of 463 votes. The money will pay for repairs and a new high school.
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
