Sunday Afternoon and Evening ... Scattered intense thunderstorms are expected, some severe. Large hail, high winds and the potential for isolated tornadoes will be the main threats. Locally heavy is rain also possible with these storms.
As the Chickasaw-sponsored Artesian hotel nears completion, residents are getting ready for a rebirth of their town.
"The revitalization of Sulphur is really pretty amazing," said Kent Dakour, a Sulphur resident. His family has owned a downtown building for 100 years, and while he isn't selling he is excited to see more in Sulphur.
"We're just glad that it's going to be really neat to live here and have a lot of new places to check out," said Dakour.
Besides The Artesian, other places to check out will be the Gateway Park, the Chickasaw Art Gallery and the Chickasaw Information Center. All of these triabal projects will open in late April. According to Phyllis Myers-- the program manager for Sulphur Main Street--the economy has already responded.
"Sulphur has had six new businesses come to town," said Myers.
And they anticipate more as Sulphur starts it's Streetscape project. Within the next month the city will start replacing trees with new ones, planting flowers and putting up new street signs.There's no word yet on the cost, but Myers said there's funding set aside.
"The city is working on their budget," said Myers. "And we do have some money I understand in the streets that we can use."
That means those in Sulphur can look forward to a new view.
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
