8-30-04 - NEW YORK (AP) Just a day after huge protests against numerous administration policies, Republicans gather for a convention aimed at bolstering the president's image as a strong leader in treacherous times.
In Monday’s opening session, Arizona Senator John McCain is expected to stress that President Bush "has not flinched from the hard choices."
After months of appealing to his conservative base, the president and his convention planners have scripted a program pitched toward the political middle.
The aim is to win over independents and wavering Democrats Republican National Chairman Ed Gillespie acknowledges Democratic support is critical to the GOP winning several key battleground states.
Many prominent convention speakers are more politically moderate on social issues than many delegates.
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
