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.
DENISON, TX - A German M-E 262 jet is one of four other WWII aircraft that will be on display at the North Texas Regional Airport this week for the Wings of Freedom Tour.
The event is put on by the Collings Foundation.
Andrew Meislin, ride coordinator, said the mission is to fuel interest in WWII.
"Unlike most museums where people have to actually bring their kids or family to a museum and see a static display, we're a living history museum that goes around the country," he said.
Local World War II veteran Jim Farris said he worked with three of the planes on display during the war.
"This brings back a lot of good memories and bad memories. Not too many bad memories, I didn't have too many of those," he said.
He's glad to see people taking interest in WWII history, he said.
Mike Shahan, airport director, said he's excited to see the UH-1E Huey helicopter and ME 262 added to this year's lineup.
"Oh it's fantastic," he said. "It brings a lot of people out to the airport, which is always good. And anytime you can see these old war birds out like this ... you know ... I love these type aircraft."
The exhibit lasts through Wednesday.
Most purchases - like rides on the aircrafts - are tax deductible, Meislin said.
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
Wings of Freedom Tour flys into North Texas Regional Airport for the week
