8-24-04 - A city-run program in Ardmore is tearing down homes, but rebuilding them at no cost to the owners. This week, they chose five more homes for the program, aimed at cleaning up old neighborhoods without running off residents.
The demolition and rebuild are paid by a federal grant through the city. They recently finished five homes they began working on in February, and have added five more to their list.
Homeowners say the program is fantastic, and allows them to have a home they never could have afforded on their own. But not everyone can qualify for the program.
The person must own the property and meet a certain income level. And the house must be beyond repair. Once the home is rebuilt, the owner has to live in it for at least five years.
Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
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
