11-1-04 - The Scabies outbreak at Sherman's Washington elementary school has doubled since late last week. As of Monday, 51 students and six adults have been diagnosed with the infectious skin disease.
The first cases of Scabies turned up about a week ago and since then Sherman ISD and the Grayson County Health Department say they've done everything in their power to stop the spread but some parents say that has not been enough.
Scabies, or mites that burrow in the skin causing a pimple-like rash, are spread by skin-to-skin contact, including shaking hands.
Sherman ISD sent home numerous letters to parents over the past week, telling parents how to treat Scabies and advising them to avoid close contact. But now they're going a step further. A letter will go home Tuesday, asking every member of every family with a child at Washington to get treatment.
Scabies treatment for an entire family can be costly, but to help bring down the cost the Sherman target is offering the ointment at a discount.
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
