10-25-04 - A Denison woman thought she was taking her children to a haunted house this weekend, but ended up experiencing a local church’s Hell House – an attraction that features real life crimes and controversial issues.
Shawna Geesling brought her two elementary age children to Hell House 3, on Woodlawn Avenue, thinking it was just a normal haunted house. But inside, they witnessed re-enactments of an abortion, a murder, a school shooting, and a suicide. She claims the only warning they received was when a person at the door told them it was ‘graphic’ just before they walked in.
The 1st Assembly of God Church in Denison has sponsored the Hell House for 3 straight years. An organizer from the church says this is a community awareness project, targeted at adults and teenagers. She says they prefer that children 12 and under only go through with their parents, or not at all. The organizer also told First News that attendants do warn parents with children, before they enter the house.
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
