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.
12-8-04 - The son of a Denison man killed in Iraq last month shared his story with First News today for the 1st time since his father’s death. Mike Tatar was training police officers in Iraq when an AK-47 accidentally fired and took his life.
His son and only child, Jaret, says it was the toughest phone call he’s ever had to take. Since that time, he’s been helping run his father’s business, a shoe repair shop in Denison that has been in the family for 3 generations.
Jaret says his father went overseas to make a difference. He had spent a lifetime doing the same thing while working for law enforcement in Grayson and Fannin counties.
Jaret's grandfather is still in town from Illinois helping with the store. After he leaves, Jaret’s aunt and uncle will help him run the store.
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
