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GRAYSON COUNTY, TX -- Volunteer fire departments across the state of Texas lost a lot of their funding. A local woman is taking a stand, to get that funding restored.
In 2011, Governor Rick Perry announced volunteer fire departments' funding would be cut from $30 million to $7 million.
So, Ella Fitzbag has started an online petition. She will travel to Austin Friday to deliver the signatures collected thus far. Fitzbag says she is passionate about the safety of the community and wants funding to be restored for those who volunteer and risk their lives
"For two years, our volunteer fire departments, our firefighters in our communities have been at risk. And that's why I started the petition, because I wanted to take it down to the governor's office and show them that people all over Texas are really concerned about this, and we want the money to be there for our fire departments," Fitzbag said.
Her goal is at least 1,000 signatures. If you'd like to sign the petition we've posted a link below.
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
