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8-24-04 – The Federal Government is looking into the safety of a nearly thirty year old design for school buses. In new crash tests, buses are shown to have some weaknesses in side impact and rollover accidents. Overall, however, buses are shown to be effective, especially in head on crashes.
The safety records of buses reinforce the government’s findings. Statistics show fewer than 10 children die in school bus accidents a year; while 8,000 children die in car accidents.
Some states are enacting new safety features. California requires all new buses to be equipped with lap belts; however it would take hundreds of millions of dollars to fit all school buses with lap shoulder belts. Many districts say budget restrictions keep them from installing lap belts.
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
