1-13-04 - The temporary Bryan County jail is overflowing with inmates and it’s to the point that local officers are double checking exactly who they arrest and for what crimes.
Over the weekend there were 99 inmates locked up, in a facility that has just sixty beds. Inmates are sleeping on the floor and keeping them healthy in such a crowded, confined space is difficult. Last week, about fifteen of them were ill with upper-respiratory problems.
The jail has been overcrowded before and they've never turned an inmate away, but as a courtesy, local officers are being cautious about who they bring in.
Sheriff Bill Sturch says they are putting the finishing touches on a revamped jail. It's supposed to be completed in about a month.
Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
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
