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.
5-15-04- Low voter turn out made for interesting election results across North Texas. In Sherman, city council and school board seats were up for grabs. In Cooke County, voters passed a multi-million dollar bond for a new jail and new EMS facility.
Four seats were up for grabs on the Sherman city council. In District One, with 816 votes, Steve Jonse beat Dr. Alexander Bernath, who had 441 votes.
In District Two, with 766 votes, Terrence Steele kept his council seat, beating Orvie Lee Cantrell, who received 569 votes.
In District Three, with 759 votes, Curt Hughes beat incumbent Amy Hoffman-Sheehan, who received 541 votes.
In District Four, Chip Adami, who ran unopposed, recieved 998 votes.
In Cooke County, voters approved a $10.5 million bond for a new jail. The bond passed with 52.9% of the vote. 1,525 people voted for the bond, 1,391 voted against it. Passing the bond will also mean a 4 1/2 cent tax rate increase. The new jail will also include new E.M.S. facilities to replace the current building. It is the first bond package passed in the county since 1908.
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
