Bryan County News

They risk their lives every day to protect us, so this week Americans pause to recognize the efforts and sacrifice of law enforcement officers.

A Silo Schools bond election failed by less than one percent, according to unofficial elections returns released Tuesday evening by the Bryan County Election Board.

The Silo Schools bond election will be held Tuesday and those who wish to vote early may do so Monday at the Bryan County Election Board Office.

Steven Powell struts his stuff in red high heels to show support for victims of sexual assault at Saturday's Kick Up Your Heels event.

Richard Alan Harmon, 64, is charged with distribution of child pornography and possession of child pornography.

Lester Jermaine Taylor, 31, and Lela Marie Adams, 27, both of Cartwright, have been charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Growth and progression are two words that characterize Silo Elementary. Just last Friday our students won the Bryan County Elementary Curriculum Meet for the 5th year in a row! We're very proud of our kids; however, our quest for excellence has been stifled by our lack of facilities to accommodate growth.

Brady Rudolf is among those honored in the exhibit "Remember Our Fallen" on display at the Three Valley Museum this week.

A pair of country music superstars came together tonight to help others. Randy Travis and Larry Gatlin entertained an audience of more than 800 people at the North Texas Regional Airport in Denison during the Four Rivers Outreach Center's 3rd Annual Giving Banquet.

Meashele Renea Knight was born on February 19, 1969 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to JT and Sandra Sue "Caskey" Knight and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2013, in Durant at the age of 44 years 1 month and 22 days.

A Sample ballot for the Silo School Bond Election is now available at the Bryan County Election Board office for voters who want to get a preview of what will be at stake in the Special Silo Bond Election on May 14.

Administrators with the Silo School District in Bryan County hope the 5th time will be the charm to get voters to approve a school bond.

Jason Benjamin Parks, 50, was arrested Wednesday by investigators with the Bryan County Sheriff's Office.

Johnny Furest rode his bull "Catman" the full eight seconds for a score of 83 points at the Mega Bull Rodeo on Saturday.

Belinda Ibarra is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Melissa Cannon to Ernest Evans, who will wed at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Bryan County Community Building in Durant.

The final suspect in the slaying of a former Denison High School football player in Cartwright entered a plea at the last minute rather than face a trial by jury.

The Three Valley Museum in Durant will soon be hosting an exhibit that memorializes Oklahomans lost in the War on Terror.

The Durant Lions Club's 30th annual spaghetti dinner will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 at the Bryan County Community Building.

Author Donovin Arleigh Sprague began signing books at 5 p.m. Thursday and will be back at the library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.

Tod Harris walks the room of emergency personnel and law enforcement to thank each one for the jobs they do at Thursday's dinner in their honor.