5-24-04 - Immigration policies enacted in the months after the 9-11 attacks may now prevent a Madill man from staying with his adopted family in Texoma. For the last nine years, Royce and Linda King of Madill have shared their home with Jose Cortes, 27, a Columbian man who came here for an education and hopes of becoming a US citizen.
Jose graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Political Science. Since then, he took a position as director of public affairs for the Madill Police Department, while he worked toward earning a permanent visa.
But thanks to post 9-11 crackdowns, that task has proved almost impossible. His latest application for a visa was denied just last month. Cortes and his adopted family are attempting to appeal that ruling, but if its denied, he will have thirty days before being deported back to Columbia.
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
