Newsletter-Early-Week

Local libraries anticipate funding loss from federal program cuts

As many national programs face the possibility of spending cuts, many rural libraries are bracing for the impacts cuts to one federal program could have on what have historically been tight budgets. Last month, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing several institutions to "be eliminated to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law." Among the organizations named in the order was the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which provides grant funding and support to many museums and libraries across the country.

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Hands Off protest comes to Sherman

This weekend, Hands Off protests took place in large and small cities across the nation. Grayson County residents joined in the activity when more than 50 people gathered at the Grayson County Courthouse midday Saturday to peacefully protest the current administration and recent actions by the administration.

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