12-6-04 - The city of Durant is getting national recognition thanks to a new book, and the city’s historic downtown area. The author of Boomtown USA named Durant as one of the 13 top communities in keeping their downtown area thriving.
One of the biggest projects to get Durant the recognition is the Streetscape plan – making over the sidewalks, streets and overall look of downtown. The city was also noted for promoting small businesses that have been loyal to downtown, as opposed to just focusing on big-box stores like Wal-Mart.
Boomtown USA was written by Jack Schutlz of Illinois.
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
