5-21-04 - Investigators spend Friday re-creating the scene of a deadly train accident near Gunter, Texas. Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board are trying to figure out when engineers on both trains saw the other locomotive coming.
Using two locomotives, they began at the point of impact and then backed the trains up to determine the line of sight. The southbound train, which was carrying more than two-dozen cars loaded with rock, had stopped just a few miles before in Dorchester before the collision.
One engineer was killed and four other crewmen were injured in the collision and derailment.
NTSB investigators have found the data recorders, known as black boxes, and shipped them to Washington D.C. for analysis.
Two of the injured crewmen have been released from the hospital. Investigators hope to interview the other injured men next week.
The on-site investigation should wrap up by Sunday, but the entire analysis could last from six months to one year.
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
