08-06-04 - OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Governor Brad Henry is urging lawmakers to consider appointing officials to some statewide offices instead of electing them. Henry's comments come in the wake of a House investigation into the possible impeachment of Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher.
Fisher is facing felony charges related to the illegal operation of a charity and embezzlement.
A proposal to have the governor appoint the insurance commissioner, labor commissioner and other positions died in the Legislature this spring.
Oklahoma is one of 11 states that elects an insurance commissioner. The others are Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kansas, North Dakota, California, Washington and Montana.
Oklahoma also elects its labor commissioner, treasurer, superintendent of public education, attorney general and state auditor and inspector.
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
