Sunday Afternoon and Evening ... Scattered intense thunderstorms are expected, some severe. Large hail, high winds and the potential for isolated tornadoes will be the main threats. Locally heavy is rain also possible with these storms.
5-27-04 - Planned Parenthood will open an office in Sherman next month, but they could be met with an organized protest outside. The pregnancy and family planning service will locate near Texoma Parkway and Peyton Street sometime in June.
Already, members of the Unity Fellowship Church say they will show up in mass to protest. They claim Planned Parenthood encourages abortion and sex among teenagers. They also claim the non-profit group recklessly hands out condoms to teenagers.
Today, First News contacted Planned Parenthood offices in Gainesville and Plano, but staff members refused to comment. A spokesperson in Dallas said she wouldn't respond to the church's concerns, but did say Planned Parenthood offers more beneficial services than most people think, like giving women reduced cost gynecological exams, breast and cervical cancer screening and testing for sexually transmitted diseases. She says the Sherman location will not perform abortions.
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
