New RV Resort In Pottsboro Opening

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Lake Texoma RV ResortLake Texoma RV Resort announced today they are open for business!  A Grand Opening will be coming soon.  Owner and operators, Paul & Lisa Tyson, purchased the former trailer park, land and building, operated as Henderson Camp, which was built in the 1940’s.  Many visitors and residents enjoyed the bait and tackle shop and fishing guide services that had been provided by Maxine & Dudley Cravens.

A complete renovation of the area has taken place over the past 4 years.  Texoma RV Resort is a gated property, featuring 24-hour surveillance to all sites.  There are level concrete RV spaces measuring 20 x 80’ that are all American Disabilities Association (ADA) compliant.  The sites have water and sewer hook-ups with 20-30 and 50-amp service, high speed internet and Direct TV.  Visitors can also enjoy their own private picnic table and gas grill at their site.

There is a 3,000 square foot clubhouse, office, and small store.  Inside the clubhouse are commercial washers and dryers, ADA compliant restrooms and showers, a wood burning fireplace, high definition large screen TV tables and chairs for relaxing, games and activities.   A pool, playground and splash pad will be added this summer.  For renters, there is a “dog park” across from the RV Park.

Paul and Lisa, who are avid RV enthusiasts, opened this park with fisherman, weekenders and retirees in mind.  Paul said, “we wanted this to be a quiet, safe place for families and individuals to enjoy everything the area has to offer.”

For more information, call 903-647-7077, email info@texomarvresort.com , or visit www.texomarvresort.com.  The owners are members of the Pottsboro Chamber of Commerce and TACO (Texas Association of Campground Owners) RV Association.

Austin College Exhibits Art Inspired by the Inventions of the 60s

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Austin College Exhibits Art Inspired by the Inventions of the 60s

Patebt Pending Art ExhibitAustin College | Sherman Texas | April 2017

An art exhibit inspired by United States Patent Books from the early 1960s is on display in the Dennis Gallery of the Austin College Forster Art Complex through April 21. The exhibit, titled Patent Pending, features work by 30 artists using a variety of media.

Exhibit curator Jon Whitfill will give a talk about Patent Pending on Monday, April 17, at 1:30 p.m. at the Austin College Forster Art Complex, room 210. The exhibit and lecture are free and open to the public.

This invitational collection began when Whitfill sent original, de-commissioned patent books dated 1961 to 1965 to U.S. and international artists. They, in turn, sent back a piece of art that was inspired in some way by their book. Some artists responded to the physical nature of the thick, mustard-colored volumes, while others responded to the books’ contents. All books document the inventions and proposed inventions during this innovative time in history. The exhibit highlights the spirit of human inventiveness, the bizarre and technical aspects of the patent process, and a good dose of mid-century kitsch.

Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, international study, pre-professional foundations, leadership development, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book College’s That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 40 percent of students representing ethnic minorities. A residential student body of 1,250 students and a faculty of more than 100 allow a 12:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. The College is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA) and cultivates and inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. Founded in 1849, the College is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.

6th Annual Fish Cook-Off To Benefit Home Hospice

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6th Annual Fish Cook-Off To Benefit Home Hospice

Home Hospice Fish CookoffSherman Texas | April 17, 2017

Home Hospice of Grayson, Cooke, and Fannin Counties is hosting their Sixth Annual Fish Cook-Off Fundraiser at Loy Lake Park, Texas in Denison in the Mayor’s Arena on April 30th from 12:30-4:00pm.  Teams are competing to win “Best Fish Cook in Texoma,”! There will also be teams cooking side items including hushpuppies, beans, coleslaw, and tartar sauce who will receive “Best Dish” awards. Be sure to bring your appetite!

Live entertainment will be provided all afternoon by Morris McCann, Jason Meadows, Bo Phillips and Katt Daddy “The Oklahoma Noodler”. There will be balloon artists and you can spin the wheel for prizes or a chance in the Landmark Bank Money Machine! There will be numerous silent auction items and several great raffle prizes to win, including a Custom made “Steak Cook-Off” grill, a Samsung 4K SVHD 55” TV that retails for $3995, and a one week stay at Marriot Ocean Villas in Myrtle Beach, SC.  You can buy your raffle tickets at the event or at the Sherman office at 505 W. Center Street. Some of the silent auction items will include fishing gear, original art, jewelry, themed baskets, and landscape and farm supplies. Tickets are $10 per person with children under 12 getting in free.  Parking is also free. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or at the Home Hospice office at 505 W. Center Street, Sherman, TX.  Call 903-868-9315 for more information.

Proceeds from the 6th Annual FISH COOK-OFF will help Home Hospice of Grayson, Cooke & Fannin Counties continue to provide services to those in our communities who may lack the resources to access quality healthcare. Home Hospice provides support for caregivers and in-home care for patients with chronic, advanced or terminal conditions as well as palliative care through their Pathways Palliative Supportive Care Program. They also offer bereavement services like Camp Dragonfly for children learning to cope with a significant loss. There are many community programs offered by Home Hospice as well as support groups and workshops.

Home Hospice of Grayson, Cooke and Fannin Counties is a 501(c)(3) local community-based organization founded in 1982 and serving their communities with integrity for 35 years. As the oldest and most trusted local hospice organization their mission is to provide the best care and support enhancing the Quality of Life of the patients and their families. To learn about other community outreach programs offered by Home Hospice, please visit www.homehospice.org or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/homehospiceofgrayson.