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Katrina Refugees Arrive in Texoma

9-2-05 - With displaced Louisiana residents already in the Texoma area, the Grayson County Shelter for the homeless is readying beds for even more. Paris churches are already feeding dozens.

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25,000 Louisiana Refugees to Head to San Antonio

9-1-05 - The state of Texas has agreed to take in an additional 25,000 Louisiana refugees from Hurricane Katrina and plans to house them in San Antonio, Gov. Rick Perry's office said Thursday.

Superdome Evacuation Halted Amid Gunfire

9-1-05 - The evacuation of the Superdome was temporarily disrupted Thursday after a shot was reported fired at a military helicopter. No injuries were immediately reported. An air ambulance service ...

States Concerned About Reports of Price Gouging

9-1-05 - Both Governors in Texas and Oklahoma say they're watching for price gouging when it comes to gas prices. With prices at the pump topping three dollars in some places, including Marietta, officials are...

Hurricane Evacuee Names Newborn Bayshore

9-1-05 - Hurricane evacuee Ashley Schexnayder wanted to do something to recognize the outpouring of gifts and kindness from the staff at Bayshore Medical Center so she named her newborn son...

Shelter Overwhelmed With Donations

9-1-05 - At least one shelter has been overwhelmed with food and donations for Hurricane Katrina evacuees. Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center in Longview is full of food and other donations...

Texas Shelters Filling With Katrina Refugees

9-1-05 - They lost their homes. Now some Hurricane Katrina survivors are losing their hotel rooms. The shortage of hotel rooms for Katrina victims is igniting already short fuses and increasing the pressures...

War Protesters Leave Camp Near Bush Ranch

9-1-05 - As Cindy Sheehan and other military families who oppose the war take their protest on the road after a 26-day vigil, a few demonstrators plan to keep camping out near President Bush's ranch ...

Fire Damages Republic of Texas Headquarters

9-1-05 - A fire has caused major damage to the south wing of the Republic of Texas headquarters. Five Republic of Texas members were in the building at the time and one man suffered severe cuts to his arms as he tried to escape...

Married Lawyers Charged With Blackmailing Married Men

9-1-05 - A pair of lawyers, married to each other, has been charged with the blackmail of four married men who had affairs with the wife. Ted and Mary Roberts, attorneys in San Antonio, allegedly used legal petitions and...

Gas Hike - Customers Complain

9-1-05 - In just a matter of days, gas prices have gone from bad to worse to unbelievable. Prices at one Marietta station and another on Texoma Parkway in Sherman have already topped $3.20 a gallon.

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Staph Infection Spread at Denison HS

8-31-05 - A small group of students is coming down with a very contagious skin infection at Denison High School. 7 football players and one volleyball player have been diagnosed with a Staph infection.

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Best Friends Gunned Down In Church Shooting

8-31-05 - Shock has turned to grief in Fannin County, at the scene of a deadly shooting spree Sunday night. It began outside the Sash Assembly of God Church where a pastor and a deacon were shot and...

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Credit Card Fraud - Suspect Caught

8-31-05 - Sherman police are crediting television viewers for helping lead to the capture of a credit card abuse suspect. They arrested Donald Green after viewers recognized him from surveillance video.

Power Outage West of Ardmore

8-31-05 - Almost 10,000 people west of Ardmore were without power much of Wednesday morning and OG&E still doesn't know why. Power went out around 10am in parts of west Ardmore and the entire...

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Superdome Evacuated; Refugees Bussed to Astrodome

8-31-05 - At least 25,000 of Hurricane Katrina's refugees, a majority of them at the New Orleans Superdome, will travel in a bus convoy to Houston starting Wednesday and will be sheltered at the ...

Nine State Parks Targeted for Closure or Transfer

8-31-05 - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will close or transfer nine state parks unless it finds about $2 million more annually in state funding, according to a letter sent to state leaders.

Canada Prescription Drug Law on Hold

8-31-05 - A new state law that would help Texans buy less expensive prescription drugs from Canada has been halted pending review of a complaint that the provision violates a federal drug import law.

Child Bicycle Helmets Recalled

8-31-05 - Back Trails Jr. children's bicycle helmets sold nationwide at Target stores are being recalled because they don't meet government safety standards. About 494,000 helmets are affected by the recall...

Church Shootings - 911 Call For Help

8-31-05 - The 911 call for help moments after a shooting rampage in rural Fannin County is shedding new light on the horror that played out on Sunday night. Kenneth Wolf made the 1st call to a dispatcher.

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Gainesville Cutting City Jobs

8-30-05 - Three veteran employees of the city of Gainesville will likely be forced out of their jobs due to budget cuts. Hoping to save $240,000, the city will not fill five open positions as well as ...

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Man Gets Life in Prison for Hit-and-Run Death

8-30-05 - A judge sentenced a man today to life in prison plus 320 years for a racially charged, hit-and-run collision that killed an East Central University football player, paralyzed another student and ...

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In The Community

Sherman Public Library Summer Reading Club sign ups

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

Southeastern Spring Commencement set for May 11

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

Austin College Commencement Celebration Nearing

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

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