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.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has set forth its New Years resolutions in their annual Crash Reduction Program. This year OHP hopes to crack down on DUI and seat belt violations.
Lieutenant Darian Galloway said drivers shouldn't expect many warnings in the coming year.
"We're trying to get the public to understand that we're becoming more strict.," said Lt. Galloway. "Historically, the highway patrol has written a lot of warnings. And people kind of anticipate the warnings."
Drivers can see that stricter attitude in the goals OHP has set. Those include a 10 percent increase in seat belt citations, 5 percent increase in DUI arrests and a 2 percent reduction of fatal and serious injury collisions. To meet the seat belt goal specifically, troopers will have more latitude within city limits.
"People who don't wear their seatbelts in town eventually wind up leaving town where speeds are increased which increases the chance for serious injury," said Lt. Galloway.
But drivers are just one part of the equation. OHP is working with ODOT to improve the roads.
"You've probably noticed a lot of construction in the area," said Danny Henley, ODOT transportation superintendent. "And we're in the process of widening a lot of our bridges and overpasses."
For some drivers, the overall message of safety--has already clicked.
"I definitely think people don't wear their seat belts as much as they should," said Haley Kerr, a driver. "So it's good."
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
