One of the largest fall events in North Texas will fill downtown Sherman on Saturday with revelers of all ages as Sherman's annual Arts Festival begins.

Ken Grossman and Marilyn Warrens were given honorary doctorates for their contributions to the community during the second day of Chico State University's graduation ceremonies Sunday.

Author Margaret Atwood has won Spain's Prince of Asturias literary prize. The jury praised her work, which covers several genres "with sharpness and irony."

Thomas Lindsay, deputy director of the National Endowment for the Humanities, will speak on "Democratic Education for the 21st Century" from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in Room 140 of Schaeffer Hall. A reception will follow on the first floor of the Old Capit

Tennis great Rafael Nadal has called the 2008 season in which he won his first Wimbledon title and captured Olympic gold and the No. 1 ranking the most special year of his sporting career to date.