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  • Glow Fest takes to the skies in Anna
    ANNA, TX -- There will be some larger than life aircraft in the skies over Anna this weekend. Josh Stevenson files this report on the goings on at the Anna Glow Fest Friday morning.
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  • Fright Fest highlight of the weekend
    Halloween trick-or-treaters are probably counting their candy hauls by now. But earlier this weekend families were out in the thousands to celebrate on Sherman's Municipal lawn.
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  • Flu concerns affect Halloween
    SHERMAN, TX -- Forget the monsters, ghosts and goblins, this Halloween the real scare is potentially spreading the H1N1 flu virus. Parties and trick or treating are just more opportunities for flu germs to reach more children.
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  • Calvary Baptist Church Fall Festival
    Calvary Baptist Church is hosting their fall festival Saturday October 31 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the church 300 West Acheson St.
  • New charity helps kids in Texoma
    Denison, TX - A new charity in Texoma kicked off its first fundraiser today in Denison, and that means more children and their families could be getting the help they need.
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  • Children's Advocacy Center shootout
    Sherman, TX - Saturday the Children’s Advocacy Center teamed up with Red River Firearms for the first annual charity “Shootout.”
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  • Malloween
    Its Halloween time at Midway Mall. Lana Bernardin aka Cookie Monster is here to talk about what kids and their parents can expect this year. From 6pm to 8pm Saturday October 31st parents and kids can wear their costumes to trick or treat at the mall. There is a silent costume contest,plenty of candy, and a safe environment for kids to enjoy.
  • U.S. Army Band Concert
    It time for the U.S. Army Field Band Concert in Denison. This group is a 90 piece band from Washington D.C. that plays for many presidential events. This is a free event but ticket-holders will be allowed to be seated first at Eisenhower Auditorium. To get a ticket contact the Denison Chamber of Commerce at (903) 465-1551
  • Benefit dinner for injured Durant police officer
    DURANT, OK -- Friends, family, and co-workers have organized a benefit dinner tonight for a Durant police officer seriously injured in a pursuit last month. Back on September 26th, Officer Justin Blackshear was trying to catch up on a pursuit when he lost control of his cruiser and struck a tree.
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  • 2009 Waterloo 5k Race for Diabetes
    Click for info and a downloadable entry form for the Texoma Health Foundation's 2009 Waterloo 5k Race for Diabetes on November 7, 2009.
  • Fright Fest
    Its time for the Fright Fest in Sherman. The Sherman Police Department needs your help to make this year another success.
  • Gunter Denim to Diamonds Casino Event
    The Gunter Chamber of Commerce is hosting their very first Denim to Diamonds Casino Event. There will be live entertainment, a cash bar, and gaming tables.
  • Texoma Striper Challenge
    Get your fishing gear ready for the second annual Texoma Striper Challenge. The challenge will help raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Denison.
  • Non-profit day at Grayson County Fair
    The Grayson County Fair was in full swing on Saturday with plenty of fried food, rides and vendors. But some added booths were set up as well for a good cause as part of Non-profit Day at the fair.
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  • The Buzz: Gainesville Depot Day
    Gainesville is hosting their 23rd Annual Depot Day. This Saturday the city will host a day packed full of events including live entertainment, food, arts and crafts, and events for children.
  • Austin College Theatre Students Stage Ayckbourn’s Bedroom Farce
    SHERMAN, TX — Austin College theatre students will present Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn October 15-17 in conjunction with Homecoming activities on the campus.
  • The Buzz: Coleman 100 year anniversary
    The town of Coleman is celebrating a milestone. They are celebrating 100th anniversary with a day packed full of events. Officials say they are excited about the celebration and look forward to many more great years to come.
  • National Night Out in Texas
    SHERMAN, TX -- Tuesday was National Night Out for Texas, and neighborhoods across Texoma were blocked off for the occasion. The goal is to promote safety and neighborhood camaraderie.
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  • The Buzz: The Grayson County Fair
    The Grayson County Fair kicks off this week. There will be rides, games, food, and plenty to do for the entire family.
  • Texoma Night Out
    Grayson Co., TX - Cities across the area took part in Texoma Night Out this evening. Texoma Night Out is a yearly crime-prevention program centered around town or neighborhood block parties.
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  • Davy Crockett Festival boosts city
    The legend of Texas hero Davy Crockett was the inspiration for a festival in Honey Grove today. There was a lot of country culture on the town’s square, but the festival was more than a local celebration. It also brought a much needed boost to the city
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  • Southeastern Student Production: Hamlet
    Southeastern Theater Students are producing the Shakespeare drama. Hamlet. Nearly 40 students are working together to put on the production.
  • The Buzz: 8th Annual Harley Ride
    This weekend is a big fundraiser for the Child & Family Guidance Center of Texoma.
  • Consignment sale benefits Texoma
    Sherman, TX - Volunteers sifted through the remaining clothes and toys today, after the “Just Between Friends” consignment sale, determining what will be donated and what goes back to owners.
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  • Denison Campus Improvement Council
    Denison's elementary schools are looking for community help as part of their Campus Improvement Council.
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  • Gene Autry saddles up for annual Film & Music Festival
    CARTER COUNTY, OK -- Gene Autry is kicking off its 2009 Film and Music Festival Wednesday evening. The festival is presented by the Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum in honor of the historic cowboys that were made famous both on screen and in music.
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  • Charity Golf Tournament
    Always Better Care is sponosoring a Charity Golf Tournmane to raise money for the Tri County Meals on Wheels.
  • Photos from Railroading in the Rockies with Tom Miller!
    Meteorologist Tom Miller is back from his Railroading in the Rockies trip with KXII viewers. He's posted some fantastic photos from the trip. You can see them on this story post.
  • Locals get creative at Art Fest
    Sherman, TX - Hundreds of people got in touch with their artistic side today at this year's 27th annual Sherman Arts Festival.
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  • Hispanic Heritage Celebration
    Sherman, TX - Sherman got to enjoy a little fiesta today, with the 12th annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration.
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  • Customer service lost in Texoma
    Denison, TX – When is the last time anyone offered to carry your groceries to the car, or greeted you warmly at the register? Customer service is an important part of any store, but have Texoma businesses lost that friendly feel? Some local shoppers say it depends on where you go.
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  • Dallas Cowboys tickets giveaway
    Albertsons in Sherman is hosting a night of fun Tuesday September 15th form 4pm-6pm. Come out and bring the kids. Chef Cathy Zeis will be cooking up three special recipies for the Cowboys and the Cowboys fans!
  • “The Global Investment Landscape” Is Focus of Upcoming Austin College Lecture
    SHERMAN, TEXAS — Kirk Rimer, a managing director of Goldman Sachs, will present “The Global Investment Landscape: Then and Now” as the Austin College 2009 Williams Executive-in-Residence lecturer on September 17 at 11 a.m. in Mabee Hall of Wright Campus Center. The lecture is free and open to the public.
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  • Celebrate Health! at TMC
    TMC invites you to Celebrate Health this weekend. Be sure to join them this Saturday from 9am – 1pm at the TMC Ambulatory Care Center in Sherman (corner of Lamberth Road & Hwy 75) for Celebrate Health! Fall Fest.
  • County fairs kick off in Carter, Marshall counties
    Two county fairs are kicking off in Southern Oklahoma, one in Carter County and one in Marshall County.
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  • Stay-cation popular in Texoma
    POTTSBORO, TX – Labor Day weekend is in full swing, and AAA expects about 39 million Americans will travel this weekend, and that's down 13% from last year. They say one reason is that Labor Day came later this year, a full week into September, when most kids are already back in school. As a result many families are staying in town.
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  • United Way starts year with a bang
    Hundreds hit the square in downtown Sherman to kick-off this year’s Grayson County United Way campaign on Saturday. There were burgers hot off the grill, live music and several non-profit agencies set up on the court house lawn.
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  • United Way of Grayson County kicks off fundraiser campaign
    SHERMAN, TX -- While high school football kicks off Friday night, the United Way of Grayson County will be kicking off its annual fundraiser Saturday. Josh Stevenson previews Saturday's United Way Campaign Kickoff.
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  • Where to Watch in Your Area
    Where to watch KXII's Family of Networks in your area
  • School supply drive underway in Whitesboro
    WHITESBORO, TX -- For the twelfth year, the Texoma Wellness Center is sponsoring a school supply drive this month. They are collecting everything from notebook paper to hand sanitizer through August 31.
  • TMC Recognized for High Quality of Care
    Texoma Medical Center has received the Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Achievement Award from TMF® Health Quality Institute, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Texas.
  • Electric car project completed at Bonham HS
    BONHAM, TX -- We introduced you to a group of Bonham High School students working on a green project Back in April. Now that project is finished.
  • New Airframe and Powerplant Classes Offered through Paris Junior College
    PARIS, TX -- Paris Junior College– Greenville Center will begin offering Airframe and Powerplant Preparatory Courses in August, according to Workforce Development Dean Kevin Rose. The classes will be held at the PJC Aviation Training Center located at 89 Majors Road.
  • Fall Foliage Vacation with Steve LaNore
    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.
  • Wrestling coming to Texoma this weekend
    WHITESBORO, TX -- If you enjoy wrestling, this weekend you will have the opportunity to enjoy some good entertainment and support a good cause at the same time.
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  • Tech Camp keeps Sherman kids learning this summer
    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 .
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  • Sherman I.S.D. Free Sport Camps
    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.
  • Texas DPS reminds teens to drive safely this summer
    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.
  • KXII's Relay for Life Page
    KXII's Relay for Life Page has details on Relay For Life activites near you. Click on Full Story for details on how you can help fight cancer.
  • 6th Annual KXII Blood Drive
    Information on the 6th Annual KXII Blood Drive Wednesday July 1, 2009.
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Glow Fest takes to the skies in Anna

Last Updated: 5:11 PM 11/06/09 - ANNA, TX -- There will be some larger than life aircraft in the skies over Anna this weekend. Josh Stevenson files this report on the goings on at the Anna Glow Fest Friday morning. (Full Story)
Fright Fest highlight of the weekend

Last Updated: 11:12 PM 11/01/09 - Halloween trick-or-treaters are probably counting their candy hauls by now. But earlier this weekend families were out in the thousands to celebrate on Sherman's Municipal lawn. (Full Story)
Flu concerns affect Halloween

Last Updated: 9:39 AM 10/30/09 - SHERMAN, TX -- Forget the monsters, ghosts and goblins, this Halloween the real scare is potentially spreading the H1N1 flu virus. Parties and trick or treating are just more opportunities for flu germs to reach more children. (Full Story)
Calvary Baptist Church Fall Festival

Last Updated: 7:19 AM 10/27/09 - Calvary Baptist Church is hosting their fall festival Saturday October 31 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the church 300 West Acheson St. (Full Story)
New charity helps kids in Texoma

Last Updated: 10:59 PM 10/25/09 - Denison, TX - A new charity in Texoma kicked off its first fundraiser today in Denison, and that means more children and their families could be getting the help they need. (Full Story)
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