Volunteerism, working brings purpose to those with disabilities
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Note: This story is a part of a month-long series where the Herald Democrat will be sharing stories about local individuals as a celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.Throughout the month of October, the U.S. will observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which highlights the accomplishments of those in the workforce with disabilities. The U.S. Department of labor estimates that about 18.52 million people with disabilities ages of 16 ..read more
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Sherman hires new legal representation
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As it continues to grow, Sherman has decided it needs new legal representation.The City Council approved an agreement with the law firm Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Hullett, P.C. for services as city attorney.The change in legal representation, which was previously provided by Brandon Shelby and Shelby Law, comes as the city’s legal needs have grown and in an effort to consolidate its needs for supplemental legal services."We’ve been working with ..read more
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Denison launches program to clear complex deeds
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The city of Denison has a new tool to help bring development to infill lots across the city.The Denison City Council unanimously approved a new program this week that will allow the city to sell off its interest in liens against infill properties with the hopes of cleaning up title issues."We are very excited about this opportunity," City Manager Jud Rex said. "It is a bit of a unique approach to helping generate more infill lots for redevelopment."This move ..read more
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COVID-19 death toll climbs to 52
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Grayson County announced two more COVID-19 related deaths on Friday. That brings the total such deaths that the county has announced to 52.In addition, the county announced 62 new cases of COVID-19 in the county. That brings the total active case total to 128.The county did note that 18 of the 62 were old cases that had not been previously reported by the State Department of Health. Those cases were not included in the active case count, but they were included as new ..read more
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Drug, theft charges fill the GC indictments
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The Grayson County District Attorney’s Office released a list of people indicted this week on charges that ranged from theft to assault.Indictments are just formal charges and are not considered evidence of guilt.The following people were indicted this week:Charles McAllister, 48, of Pottsboro assault causing bodily injury family violence; Jonathan Kee,41, of Garland theft property; Alisha Causby, 32, of Van Alstyne ..read more
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Voting in Texas during the pandemic: Everything you need to know about the 2020 general election
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by MANDI CAI, CARLA ASTUDILLO, YASMEEN KHALIFA AND CATHERINE DELAURA, Texas Tribune
3y ago
The last day to register to vote was Oct. 5.Is there a way to confirm whether I’m registered to vote?The Texas secretary of state’s website will tell you whether you’re registered if you log in using one of these three ways:Providing your Texas driver’s license number and date of birthProviding your first and last names, date of birth and what county you reside inProviding your date of ..read more
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Marjorie “Pargie” Rice
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Marjorie "Pargie" Rice a resident of Durant, Oklahoma passed away Oct. 10, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born to Dr. Irving L. Drake MD and Josephine Drake on Aug. 14,1926 in Durant.Marjorie was a resident of Durant her entire life. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Communities Christian Church and was an Elder of the Choctaw Nation. Pargie began a children’s store named Tot-n-Teen for several years. During this time, she and her husband Jimmie owned and operated ..read more
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Bryan County History: The life and times of notorious Lou Bowers
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by Bryan County Genealogy Library and Archives, Special to Texoma Marketing and Media Group
3y ago
By the time Lou Carpenter Bowers stepped off the train in Caddo, I.T., she already had a reputation as a whiskey peddler and horse thief. Orphaned shortly after their move from Mississippi, she and her older brother, John, spent their formative years in the company of a large gang of rustlers marauding the Choctaw Nation. At first, the wives looked after Lou, but she soon became John’s constant companion in criminal activities.Years later, she became a cohort of Key Durant ..read more
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Two dozen fallen officers added to state’s memorial
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by Oklahoma Highway Patrol
3y ago
The names of 24 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in Oklahoma, including one with ties to Bryan County, were dedicated Oct. 9 on the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial during the 52nd Annual Oklahoma Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Service.The memorial is located on the west grounds of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Oklahoma City.The officers’ names were engraved on the memorial last April in time for the ..read more
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Otis Boykin facilitated an electronic revolution
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by Ken Bridges, Special to the Herald Democrat
3y ago
Persistence makes all the difference, whether in history or science. And it is that persistence that can change the world, in ways both large and subtle. The work of engineer Otis Boykin helped facilitate a revolution in electronics, from the pacemaker to guided missiles.Boykin was born in Dallas in August 1920. His parents had very modest means but worked very hard. His mother was a maid, and his father was a carpenter. However, his mother’s health was weak, and she ..read more
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