1-29-04 - A deadly stretch of Interstate 35 from Sanger to Gainesville is getting some attention from the Texas Dept of Transportation that could save lives. More than a dozen people have died in less than three years on that stretch - many of them in head-on collisions.
That’s why Tex-Dot is looking into an inexpensive cable barrier to keep cars from crossing into opposing traffic. The barrier will consist of three to four high-density cables that will absorb some impact during an accident. The barriers are also cost effective.
They run between $15 and $18 per foot instead of concrete barriers that can reach $40 to $50. The barriers could be installed as early as August.
One stretch of highway in Oklahoma City uses the cable barrier system. So far in 163 wrecks there have been no fatalities.
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
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
