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Winter Weather headed for Texoma

Last Updated: 10:57 PM 03/19/10 - The arctic front barreled through right on schedule Friday night. North winds behind the front were gusting to over 40mph and temperatures were dropping 20 degrees in just a couple of hours! Precipitation could become snow early Saturday over northern Texoma, working steadily southeast so that all precipitation is falling as snow before sunset on both sides of the Red River
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Carter County man committed to mental facility

Last Updated: 6:46 PM 03/20/10
ARDMORE, OKLA -- A Carter County man found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity will not be set free. Lee Purser, 27, was committed on Friday to the state's mental health custody.

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Cowboy fastdraw competition comes to Gainesville

Last Updated: 8:54 PM 03/20/10
GAINESVILLE, TX-- The Red River Showdown features competitors from nearly 20 states.

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Ardmore's first home and garden show

Last Updated: 6:20 PM 03/19/10
ARDMORE, OK -- Southern Oklahoma's first home show is taking place today in Ardmore. The Southern Oklahoma Home Show Extravaganza is taking place at the Ardmore Convention Center Friday and Saturday.

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String of serious accidents in Texoma over Spring Break holiday

Last Updated: 6:15 PM 03/19/10
TEXOMA – Several accidents over the week leave many people in the hospital, and one family without a loved one. Officials from both sides of the Red River say the increased travel and construction due to the weather could be to blame for many of the wrecks.
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	Fix a Leak week 3 Comments Last Updated: 6:11 PM 03/19/10 - SHERMAN, TX - The Environmental Protection Agency reports one trillion gallons of water are wasted every year because of household leaks, and to get the message out. (Full Story)
	Local pharmacy reports employee stealing drugs 4 Comments Last Updated: 6:08 PM 03/19/10 - SHERMAN, TX - An employee has been stealing thousands of dollars from a local business, but the suspect still hasn't been caught. (Full Story)
	Foreclosures still a problem in Grayson County 4 Comments Last Updated: 6:30 PM 03/19/10 - SHERMAN, TX -- It might be a buyer's market, But foreclosure is still a problem in Grayson County. Virginia Cook Realtors say roughly one third of all homes for sale in Grayson County are being sold by a lender, and that includes foreclosures and what are known as short sales. (Full Story)
	Discount prescription cards save Ardmore residents money 2 Comments Last Updated: 10:56 PM 03/18/10 - ARDMORE, OK -- Health care has been the big issue in Washington and around the country this week. While many Americans live without health insurance and struggle to pay prescription drug costs. As Dara Downs reports, one local program is helping area residents some money in their pockets while still getting the medicine they need. (Full Story)
	Tea Party draws opponents, supporters of health care reform 27 Comments Last Updated: 10:29 PM 03/18/10 - SHERMAN, TX -- Controversy over the proposed health care bill in Washington makes it's way to Texoma. Tea party rallies have been taking place all across the nation, Including one Thursday in downtown Sherman. (Full Story)
	Court dates set for parents accused of transporting dead daughter 4 Comments Last Updated: 10:50 PM 03/18/10 - DURANT, OK -- The parents accused of carrying their daughter's remains across the country were supposed to appear in court Thursday. (Full Story)
	Semi Truck accident on Highway 75 Last Updated: 4:44 AM 03/19/10 - DENISON, TX-- Traffic was backed up for several hours Thursday afternoon, after a three vehicle accident involving a semi-truck on highways 69-75 near the Texas Travel Information Center. (Full Story)
	Honored judge dies at 94 2 Comments Last Updated: 11:15 PM 03/17/10 - SHERMAN, TX-- After 36 years as a judge, the longest serving public official in Grayson County history has died. (Full Story)
	House fire in Howe 10 Comments Last Updated: 10:54 PM 03/17/10 - HOWE, TX -- A house fire on the south side of Howe damages a single family home Wednesday night. (Full Story)
	Man's body found in field, family and law enforcement want answers Last Updated: 10:41 AM 03/18/10 - SHERMAN, TX - The body of 27-year-old Bobbi Ray Mathenia was found in a pasture, the cause of death is blunt force trauma to the head. Now with two suspects in custody, the question for both law enforcement and Mathenia's family is why. (Full Story)
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	Cowboys bounced in opening round by GT 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:55 PM 03/19/10 - Gani Lawal scored 14 points, Derrick Favors added 12 points and nine rebounds, and Georgia Tech made 24 of 25 free throws Friday night to hold off seventh-seeded Oklahoma State 64-59 in the first round of the NCAA tournament. (Full Story)
	Middleton leads A&M to win in battle of the Aggies 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:53 PM 03/19/10 - Freshman Khris Middleton scored a career-high 19 points and fifth-seeded Texas A&M beat No. 12 Utah State 69-53 on Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament's South Regional. (Full Story)
	Horns fall in overtime, 81-80 0 Comments Last Updated: 12:02 AM 03/19/10 - Ishmael Smith's pull-up jumper from about 17 feet out with 1.3 seconds remaining in overtime gave ninth-seeded Wake Forest an 81-80 win over No. 8 seed Texas in the first round of the NCAA tournament Thursday night. (Full Story)
	K-State too much for Mean Green 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:29 PM 03/18/10 - Denis Clemente had 17 points and six assists, helping No. 2 seed Kansas State open the NCAA tournament with an 82-62 rout of North Texas on Thursday. (Full Story)
	Baylor ends 60 year tourney skid, beats SHSU 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:27 PM 03/18/10 - Ekpe Udoh had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and Baylor won an NCAA tournament game for the first time in 60 years by beating Sam Houston State 68-59 on Thursday. (Full Story)
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Cooking with Karel Anne: Spring Rolls Last Updated: 7:44 AM 03/19/10 - We are cooking with chef Karel Anne Tieszen. Jump into Spring with Spring Rolls! Enjoy this light dinner with the S-S-S-Soup we prepared a couple of sessions ago. Spring Rolls are tremendously easy to prepare! (Full Story)
Gardening Texoma: Care for Daffodils Last Updated: 7:17 AM 03/18/10 - The Master Gardeners stop by this morning to talk about proper care for daffidils after they bloom. (Full Story)
Fit in 8 weeks with Chef Cathy: Baby Bella Mushroom Eggs Last Updated: 5:24 PM 03/17/10 - This recipe is an excerpt from Chef Cathy's new book, "42 Days With The Chef...It's NOT a Diet...It's a LIFESTYLE Change!" (Full Story)
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In The Community
Texoma group spends Spring Break helping others Last Updated: 4:38 PM 03/16/10 - DENISON, TX--A local non-profit organization is giving back to the community by helping those in need improve their homes. It's called “Project Crosswalk.” (Full Story)
Seeds of Hope Luncheon Last Updated: 8:00 AM 03/16/10 - Its time for the Annual Seeds of Hope Luncheon to benefit the Crisis Center. (Full Story)
GCC receives $675,000 grant Last Updated: 5:56 PM 03/12/10 - DENISON, TX - Grayson County College received a large grant today that will provide training for jobs at local businesses. The college's Center for Workplace Learning was notified it would be given more than $600,000 in a Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission. (Full Story)
Volunteers needed to read to Denison kids Last Updated: 2:59 PM 03/09/10 - DENISON, TX--It's Texas Public School week and Denison I-S-D needs volunteer readers As soon as possible for this week's Star Reader Program. On Tuesday, (Full Story)
Tom Bean police officer honored for heroism Last Updated: 5:59 PM 03/08/10 - TOM BEAN, TX - Tom Bean Police Officer Larry Rittenhouse was named the Hero of the Year at the city council meeting Monday night in Tom Bean. (Full Story)
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1.	Winter Weather headed for Texoma
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3.	String of serious accidents in Texoma over Spring Break holiday
4.	Foreclosures still a problem in Grayson County
5.	Court dates set for parents accused of transporting dead daughter
6.	Semi Truck accident on Highway 75
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8.	Tea Party draws opponents, supporters of health care reform
9.	Ardmore's first home and garden show
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