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.
6-9-04 - Most everywhere you look this week, the American flag is flying at half-staff in remembrance of former President Ronald Reagan. But some concerned Sherman citizens have been wondering why the fire department wasn't taking part.
Wednesday morning, all five fire department buildings in Sherman were flying their flags at full staff, despite Governor Rick Perry asking departments and municipalities in Texas to fly flags at half-staff on Monday.
First News checked with Fire Chief Ralph Hendricks, who said until Wednesday afternoon, his department had not been notified of the order. He said they normally find out via fax, but didn’t know why that fax didn’t arrive until Wednesday. By 1:30pm, the department was observing the Governor’s request, and Chief Hendricks said they meant no disrespect. In fact, he says they were only trying to observe rules of flying Old Glory, by waiting on the order to lower the flag.
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
