May 21, 2013

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Texas to Receive at Least 75,000 Louisiana Refugees

9-2-05 - With at least 75,000 Hurricane Katrina refugees coming to Texas, Republican Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday declared an emergency disaster for the state, freeing up money to provide services for the storm victims.

Reservists Help Ailing Hurricane Victims

9-2-05 - Raul Solis was a day away from his 26th anniversary when Wednesday's call came in - can you go to New Orleans and help with the thousands of people left sick and injured by Hurricane Katrina?

First Aid: Texoma Helps

9-2-05 - Donors overwhelmed First Aid volunteers for 12 hours on Friday as they dropped of more than $27,000 in cash and checks. The donations are still coming in, and could top 30k.

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Local Soldiers Head for Katrina's Path

9-2-05 - More local soldiers are heading to Katrina's wake. Oklahoma National Guardsmen from the 180th in Durant and Ada are joining members of the 345th Core Support Battalion who left on Wednesday.

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Searching For Loved Ones

9-1-05 - Katrina has split up several families including some right here in Texoma who are still waiting on word of their loved ones. Organizations like the Salvation Army are doing all they can to re-unite...

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Democrats Propose Emergency Gas Relief

9-1-05 - State Senate President Pro Tem Mike Morgan is calling for a special session of the Legislature to suspend gas taxes for the last three months of the year. And Governor Henry says he's intrigued ...

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Congress Prepares to Send Emergency Aid

9-1-05 - The Bush administration intends to seek more than $10 billion to cover immediate relief needs in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, congressional officials said Thursday, and lawmakers made...

Bush to View Devastation from Hurricane Katrina

9-1-05 - President Bush tomorrow will tour the Hurricane Katrina-devastated Gulf Coast region. He's asked his father, former President George Bush of Houston and former President Clinton to lead a private...

FEMA Suspends Some Operations Amid Violence

9-1-05 - Katrina's destruction is giving way to violence and anger in New Orleans. FEMA has had to suspend rescue operations in some areas after gunfire broke out. There was also a report of a shot being...

Katrina Refugees Arrive in Texoma

9-2-05 - With displaced Louisiana residents already in the Texoma area, the Grayson County Shelter for the homeless is readying beds for even more. Paris churches are already feeding dozens.

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25,000 Louisiana Refugees to Head to San Antonio

9-1-05 - The state of Texas has agreed to take in an additional 25,000 Louisiana refugees from Hurricane Katrina and plans to house them in San Antonio, Gov. Rick Perry's office said Thursday.

Superdome Evacuation Halted Amid Gunfire

9-1-05 - The evacuation of the Superdome was temporarily disrupted Thursday after a shot was reported fired at a military helicopter. No injuries were immediately reported. An air ambulance service ...

States Concerned About Reports of Price Gouging

9-1-05 - Both Governors in Texas and Oklahoma say they're watching for price gouging when it comes to gas prices. With prices at the pump topping three dollars in some places, including Marietta, officials are...

Hurricane Evacuee Names Newborn Bayshore

9-1-05 - Hurricane evacuee Ashley Schexnayder wanted to do something to recognize the outpouring of gifts and kindness from the staff at Bayshore Medical Center so she named her newborn son...

Shelter Overwhelmed With Donations

9-1-05 - At least one shelter has been overwhelmed with food and donations for Hurricane Katrina evacuees. Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center in Longview is full of food and other donations...

Texas Shelters Filling With Katrina Refugees

9-1-05 - They lost their homes. Now some Hurricane Katrina survivors are losing their hotel rooms. The shortage of hotel rooms for Katrina victims is igniting already short fuses and increasing the pressures...

War Protesters Leave Camp Near Bush Ranch

9-1-05 - As Cindy Sheehan and other military families who oppose the war take their protest on the road after a 26-day vigil, a few demonstrators plan to keep camping out near President Bush's ranch ...

Fire Damages Republic of Texas Headquarters

9-1-05 - A fire has caused major damage to the south wing of the Republic of Texas headquarters. Five Republic of Texas members were in the building at the time and one man suffered severe cuts to his arms as he tried to escape...

Married Lawyers Charged With Blackmailing Married Men

9-1-05 - A pair of lawyers, married to each other, has been charged with the blackmail of four married men who had affairs with the wife. Ted and Mary Roberts, attorneys in San Antonio, allegedly used legal petitions and...

Gas Hike - Customers Complain

9-1-05 - In just a matter of days, gas prices have gone from bad to worse to unbelievable. Prices at one Marietta station and another on Texoma Parkway in Sherman have already topped $3.20 a gallon.

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Staph Infection Spread at Denison HS

8-31-05 - A small group of students is coming down with a very contagious skin infection at Denison High School. 7 football players and one volleyball player have been diagnosed with a Staph infection.

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Best Friends Gunned Down In Church Shooting

8-31-05 - Shock has turned to grief in Fannin County, at the scene of a deadly shooting spree Sunday night. It began outside the Sash Assembly of God Church where a pastor and a deacon were shot and...

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Credit Card Fraud - Suspect Caught

8-31-05 - Sherman police are crediting television viewers for helping lead to the capture of a credit card abuse suspect. They arrested Donald Green after viewers recognized him from surveillance video.

Power Outage West of Ardmore

8-31-05 - Almost 10,000 people west of Ardmore were without power much of Wednesday morning and OG&E still doesn't know why. Power went out around 10am in parts of west Ardmore and the entire...

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In The Community

Sherman Public Library Summer Reading Club sign ups

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

Southeastern Spring Commencement set for May 11

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

Austin College Commencement Celebration Nearing

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

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