04-23-04 - U.S. officials confirmed today that former NFL player Pat Tillman was killed in a gunfight in Afghanistan. Tillman played four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals before turning down a major contract to join the Army Rangers.
One of Pat Tillman's former teammates says you often hear analogies to war on the football field -- but that they ring hollow today.
Team official Michael Bidwell says Tillman reminds everyone what
overused terms like "bravery and courage" really mean. He calls
Tillman a hero who had the courage to give up a pro career and
fight for his country.
Bidwell says the news this morning of Tillman's death was a
"kick to the gut."
Tillman played four years as a Cardinal defensive back, setting
a franchise record for tackles in 2000. Two years later, he turned
down a three-point-six (m) million dollar contract offer and
instead enlisted in the Army.
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
