1-20-05 - One year after Golden Algae first appeared in Lake Texoma and killed thousands of fish, the threat appears to have not returned.
Wildlife specialist Bruce Hysmith has been sampling the lake every month since September. His checks have so far found little evidence that the oxygen-starving algae is making a comeback. The biggest clue is the absence of dead fish.
Hysmith says the lake won't be in the clear until March.
Golden Algae thrives in cold temperatures, and its presence last season spurred fears that the lake could suffer with tourists and anglers. But a warm summer killed off the algae. That, combined with a higher lake level of 617 feet, and experts hope it will be enough to keep the algae from returning.
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
