7-7-04 - A 23-year-old Durant man made his television debut on Big Brother 5 Tuesday night, two years after he first tried out for the show at Midway Mall in Sherman. But Michael Ellis learned some startling information about his own life on the live reality show.
The show’s producers promised a huge surprise for the season premiere, but it turned out to be a surprise for Michael himself, who learned that he had a half-sister, Jennifer Debmon, who was also a fellow house guest.
First News spoke to Michael’s fiancée today, who felt that CBS took advantage of him for the sake of ratings. While she admitted being excited that he got to meet a family he's never known, she just wished it wasn't for the entire world to see.
She thinks that before the show is over, he could also meet his real father, a man he has never met. Big Brother airs Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday nights.
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
