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BONHAM, TX-Dozens of Fannin county residents signed up Thursday to take advantage of the saferoom rebate from FEMA.
Fannin County Emergency Manager, Darrell Brewer said they received $155,000 from FEMA for the county's Individual Safe Room Rebate Program." It'll help aid residents by reimbursing half the cost of a saferoom or shelter.
The grant is enough to help buy 50 saferooms. County judge, Spanky Carter said with severe weather that hit the county last year, this grant will help ensure residents' safety.
"This is a good opportunity for the citizens of Fannin county and anytime we can do anything to help our citizens, we're really excited about it. A lot of times we get a lot of bad weather here in Fannin county," he said.
If you weren't able to attend the meeting and are interested in getting a saferoom, contact the Fannin County Office of Emergency Management (903) 640-8484.
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
