2-19-04 - High winds knocked down an old building in downtown Durant Thursday afternoon. The old Brimage Hotel on Main Street and First lost an entire wall around 3:30pm. The three story building had stood for decades No one was hurt in the collapse. Texoma area firefighters have been busy as well with grass fires, while in West Texas, dust storms are causing traffic tie-ups. Already, at least one tree and a powerline have blown down in Sherman.. Meanwhile, emergency personnel are responding to a string of accidents Thursday on US Highway 84 south of Lubbock during strong winds and dusty conditions. Two people are dead and at least four have been hurt in traffic accidents. The Texas Department of Public Safety is discouraging travel in the Lubbock area due to poor visibility caused by the dust storms. The National Weather Service reports gusts of more than 50 miles an hour have been recorded in the area this afternoon.
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
