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Extra patrols this holiday weekend

Last Updated: 10:59 PM 07/03/09 - CARTER COUNTY -- With Fourth of July celebrations already underway, Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers are putting their patrols in high gear, to help ensure it's a safe holiday weekend. - (Full Story)

Marinas ready for July 4th

Last Updated: 11:09 PM 07/03/09 - LAKE TEXOMA-- "Good weather, no flood, holiday weekend, we haven't seen it for a long time” said Tim Hayes of Highport Marina. It's the recipe for success for marinas on Lake Texoma, and this year, it's the tourists that are flooding in. - (Full Story)
Marshall Co. Fireworks Show back with a bang

Last Updated: 11:04 PM 07/03/09 - MARSHALL COUNTY, OK -- Everywhere across America people will celebrating the fourth of July tomorrow. But tonight in Marshall County the community will be able to celebrate together for the first time in two years. (Full Story)
Denison seniors celebrate the Fourth in patriotic style

Last Updated: 5:59 PM 07/03/09 - DENISON, TX -- A group of Denison seniors are celebrating the Fourth of July in a big way. Seniors at the Denison Nursing and Rehabilitation center are celebrating Independence Day with a wheelchair and walker parade, karaoke, and wheelchair decorating contest. (Full Story)
First alcohol sold in Paris

Last Updated: 5:47 PM 07/03/09 - PARIS, TX -- The City of Paris has gone wet just in time for the big holiday weekend for merchants. Thursday was the first day businesses and restaurants were allowed to sell beer or wine in the City of Paris (Full Story)
Name of pedestrian killed in Fannin County released

Last Updated: 4:48 PM 07/03/09 - FANNIN COUNTY, OK -- The name of the pedestrian killed in a Fannin County accident earlier this week has been released by authorities. Randy Micheal Keen, 28, of Ivanhoe was walking along FM 898 just west of Highway 121 in Bonham late Tuesday night when DPS Troopers say he stepped out into a lane of traffic, was struck by a car, and later died. (Full Story)
Safe Family: Fireworks safety

Last Updated: 1:50 PM 07/03/09 - SHERMAN, TX -- The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and although it's a time to get those fireworks out, you might want to make sure you are safe and not in violation while doing it. Rashi Vats explains in our Safe Family report. (Full Story)
Hit-and-run suspect arrested in Sherman

Last Updated: 11:34 AM 07/03/09 - SHERMAN, TX -- A man wanted for hitting two other men with a car last month was arrested. David Boyd, Sr. was arrested Thursday afternoon by U.S. Marshals and Sherman Police at a home on North Burdette in Sherman. (Full Story)
Trash on islands at Lake Texoma a growing problem

Last Updated: 7:25 AM 07/03/09 - POTTSBORO, TX -- Aaron Reinert and his family have been coming out to Treasure Island for a long time.The Reinerts' favorite spot, a beach on Treasure Island, is a popular place for lake-goers to come ashore and have a good time, but lots of people and lots of fun leads to lots of trash being left behind. (Full Story)
Local bill turns into statewide law

Last Updated: 7:07 PM 07/02/09 - AUSTIN, TX---A bill that originated in Pottsboro became a statewide law today. Several changes are in store for teenage drivers under the new law. One of those changes--it's now illegal for anyone under 18 to talk on a cell phone while driving.
(Full Story)
Headlton woman says inmate misread water meter

Last Updated: 6:18 PM 07/03/09 - HEALDTON, OK -- Many things make a water bill go up during the summer, but in Healdton one resident's bill doubled in a single month. And she says the problem starts with the people taking meter readings. (Full Story)
Convenience store burglarized, vandalized in Fink

Last Updated: 6:27 PM 07/02/09 - POTTSBORO, TX -- The Chevron Convenience Store at the corner of FM 120 and FM 406 in Fink was burglarized Thursday morning. (Full Story)
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Hunter turns 23, beats Rays for 1st Major League win

Last Updated: 10:47 PM 07/03/09 - ARLINGTON, Texas(AP) Tommy Hunter earned his first career victory on his 23rd birthday, Hank Blalock homered and the Texas Rangers won their third in a row, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 Friday night. (Full Story)
Report: MLB loans millions to Rangers owner

Last Updated: 10:14 PM 07/02/09 - NEW YORK (AP)—Major League Baseball has loaned millions to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, Yahoo! reported. The league would not go into details about any borrowing, but said it was assisting Rangers owner Tom Hicks with the sale of the franchise. (Full Story)
Thunder’s Mullens overcomes tough times

Last Updated: 10:12 PM 07/02/09 - OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)—B.J. Mullens(notes) has seen the worst and made the best of it. While he was growing up, his family bounced around to a dozen different homes with stops at a homeless shelter in between. He got shuttled around from one school to the next. His brother got in trouble for dealing drugs. (Full Story)
Blalock's blast gives Rangers 9-7 victory

Last Updated: 11:06 PM 07/01/09 - ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Hank Blalock's second homer of the game,
a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth inning, gave Texas a 9-7 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night and moved the Rangers
within one-half game of the Angels in the AL West. (Full Story)
Cuban, Mavs in hot pursuit of keeping Kidd

Last Updated: 1:54 PM 07/01/09 - DALLAS (AP)—Mark Cuban wants to be first in line to talk to Jason Kidd. Cuban posted Tuesday on Twitter, “Getting ready to fly up to NYC for Free Agent meeting at 12:01,” and that free agent is Kidd, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. (Full Story)
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Cathy's 4th of July Desert Recipe
Last Updated: 11:34 AM 07/03/09 - Chef Cathy Zeis joins us with a great lite recipe for the summer that's sure to please your taste buds. (Full Story)
Pasta Salad with Shrimp

Last Updated: 8:17 AM 07/03/09 - Angie Boedeker joins us this morning for a quick and easy 4th of July side dish. (Full Story)
Motivated to Exercise

Last Updated: 1:06 PM 07/01/09 - Getting your child to exercise may be a difficult task. Nautilus Sports and Fitness wants to change that with a new program designed with your child in mind. (Full Story)
Hot Chicken Salad
Last Updated: 11:49 AM 06/26/09 - Angie Boedeker joins us for a hot chicken salad that will warm your taste buds! (Full Story)
Because of the Brave
Last Updated: 12:38 PM 06/25/09 - This Independence Day weekend, the members and friends of Faith Church in Sherman are planning on honoring all those who so proudly serve this great nation, in both military and public safety. (Full Story)
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The Buzz: What's Happening In Texoma
Our community happenings page is updated every week, and this week we're making it easy for you to find where you can see fireworks displays across Texoma. Click on 'Full Story' for more. (Full Story)
Fall Foliage Vacation with Steve LaNore
Last Updated: 12:33 PM 06/05/09 - First News meteorologist Steve LaNore wants to invite KXII viewers to join him on an America the Beautiful tour through the breathtaking fall foliage of New England, October 1 to the 9th. You’ll spend two nights in Boston and rediscover colonial America during a fabulous tour of the city. (Full Story)
Tech Camp keeps Sherman kids learning this summer

Last Updated: 4:43 PM 06/22/09 - SHERMAN, TX -- Usually kids can't wait to get out of school for summer break, but some Sherman students are right back in class learning some fun new skills at Technology Camp, going on at Sory Elementary School this week . (Full Story)
Sherman I.S.D. Free Sport Camps
Last Updated: 3:00 PM 06/08/09 - SHERMAN, TX -- The SISD Curriculum, Instruction Department, and the SISD Athletic Department are teaming up to provide multi-sports camps to SISD students who will be promoting to grades 3-9. (Full Story)
Texas DPS reminds teens to drive safely this summer
Last Updated: 10:38 AM 06/17/09 - As summer begins, DPS reminds teens to play it safe while driving. In the U.S., motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens. Approximately 6,000 teens per year are killed in traffic crashes in this country—that’s the equivalent of one commercial airliner full of teens crashing every week. (Full Story)
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