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  • Trendy Tuesday: It's all about cupcakes
    Last Updated: 10:04 PM 02/07/12 - It's Trendy Tuesday and it's all about cupcakes.
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  • Severe storm program coming to Grayson Co.
    Last Updated: 3:11 PM 02/06/12 - DENISON, TX - As part of its area-wide weather preparedness campaign, the National Weather Service in Fort Worth will answer these and many other questions at the SKYWARN severe weather program on Thursday, February 16th, at the Grayson County College.
  • Dot Foods to host job fair in Ardmore
    Last Updated: 3:12 PM 02/06/12 - ARDMORE, Okla. — Dot Foods will conduct a job fair Saturday, February 11, with hopes to fill 50 full- and part-time positions. The job fair will be held at the Ardmore distribution center located at 3411 Cypert Way in Ardmore, Okla. from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
  • New Meals on Wheels Executive Director
    Last Updated: 6:24 PM 02/03/12 - SHERMAN, TX-- Meals on Wheels serves 36,000 meals to senior citizens in Fannin, Grayson and Cooke Counties in one month. And now they've got a new leader at the helm.
  • Meeting to Address Medicare Concerns
    Last Updated: 8:37 AM 02/03/12 - There are two big meetings coming up for Texoma seniors and their families.
  • A Full Day of Family Fun scheduled April 21
    Last Updated: 12:49 PM 02/02/12 - ARDMORE, OK - Three events are scheduled in downtown Ardmore on Saturday, April 21. The Earth1st Expo, Kids Day in the Park, and Touch-a-Truck are promoted by different organizers however each will compliment the other while offering educational, interesting, and exciting times for children and adults.
  • Candidate forum scheduled in Ardmore
    Last Updated: 12:47 PM 02/02/12 - ARDMORE, OK - Ardmore Young Professionals and The Ardmoreite would like to invite you to attend their Meet the Candidate Forum on Tuesday, February 7th at 6:00 pm at the Ardmore Public Library.
  • Grayson Co. officials say Lake Texoma is "open for business"
    Last Updated: 9:06 AM 02/02/12 - GRAYSON COUNTY, TX-- Business owners at Lake Texoma are breathing a sigh of relief after the latest tests on the water show the level of Blue Green Algae is down. It's now down to an advisory.
  • chocolate indulgence
    Last Updated: 10:09 AM 02/01/12 - You can enjoy Valentine's Day and help support a good cause.
  • New Senior Center opens in Colbert
    Last Updated: 5:55 PM 01/27/12 - COLBERT, TX-- The Chickasaw Governor... along with many other leaders from the area were excited to celebrate the grand opening of the Panola Senior Center.
  • E3 Summit at SOSU
    Last Updated: 6:26 PM 01/26/12 - DURANT, OK-- Southeastern Oklahoma State University officials say Oklahoma has one of the best economies in the nation and they want to keep it that way.
  • Community clean-up at Rialto Theatre
    Last Updated: 10:24 AM 01/27/12 - DENISON, TX -- The new owners of an old theater in downtown Denison are giving you a chance to help rebuild a piece of history.
  • WNJ shows off renovated ER
    Last Updated: 11:54 AM 01/20/12 - SHERMAN, TX - A Texoma hospital showed off some updates to their facilities. Texas Health Presbyterian-WNJ Hospital hosted an open house displaying their newly renovated emergency department.
  • Contest provides way for students to express positive solutions for littering
    Last Updated: 12:33 PM 01/11/12 - Details how kids can participate in the Carter County Litter Poster Contest.
  • Southeastern to celebrate MLK Day of Service
    Last Updated: 12:24 PM 01/10/12 - DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 16.
  • Austin College to host MLK Celebration
    Last Updated: 2:27 PM 01/06/12 - SHERMAN, TEXAS — The eighth annual Grayson County Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Celebration Breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. Monday, January 16, in Mabee Hall of the Robert J. and Mary Wright Campus Center at Austin College.
  • Choctaw Nation to host E-Waste collection events
    Last Updated: 2:23 PM 01/06/12 - The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will be hosting two electronic waste (e-waste) collections this January in an effort to reduce the amount of reusable raw materials placed in landfills.
  • Southeastern gives back through community service
    Last Updated: 11:58 AM 01/06/12 - DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University has been a proud member of the Durant community for more than 100 years, and the University understands the importance of community involvement.
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  • Stuffed Turkey Hike
    Last Updated: 8:16 AM 12/28/11 - Texas State Parks are starting off the new year by helping you get in shape!
  • The Nutcracker
    Last Updated: 7:25 AM 12/20/11 - You can bring the entire family to enjoy a holiday favorite, The Nutcracker.
  • Santa, WNJ brighten holidays for Sherman school kids
    Last Updated: 9:53 AM 12/14/11 - SHERMAN, TX - Santa made a surprise visit to some area school kids Tuesday. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital - WNJ and Santa Claus teamed up to bring presents to all the kids at Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center in Sherman.
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  • Ardmore Toys for Tots Toy Drive Half Way To Goal
    Last Updated: 9:34 AM 12/14/11 - ARDMORE, OK--You can help make the holidays a little brighter for kids in need by simply donating a new, unwrapped toy for the 2011 Marine Toys For Tots toy drive.
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  • Christmas Parades across Texoma this weekend
    Last Updated: 4:41 PM 12/09/11 - Here are Christmas parades going on around Texoma this weekend.
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  • Women Rock gets $1,500 donation
    Last Updated: 5:49 PM 12/08/11 - DENISON, TX - An area nonprofit is giving the gift of breast cancer prevention to area women year round. On Wednesday, the Texoma Medical Center Auxiliary donated $1,500 to Women Rock.
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  • Slap Yo Momma Restaurant to open in Sherman
    Last Updated: 1:26 PM 12/08/11 - SHERMAN, TX - A new soul food restaurant is slated to open next week in Sherman. On December 13, you can grab a table at the Slap Yo Momma Restaurant.
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  • For the Kids Toy Run
    Last Updated: 8:14 AM 11/30/11 - Your donations an go along way to make sure Texoma children have a gift for the holidays.
  • Sherman moves Christmas parade to Saturday
    Last Updated: 3:40 PM 11/28/11 - SHERMAN, TX - Thanks to a playoff run by the high school football team, the Sherman Christmas Parade has officially been moved from Friday to Saturday night.
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  • Churches unite to give away Thanksgiving baskets in Sherman
    Last Updated: 5:53 PM 11/22/11 - SHERMAN, TX - More than 20 churches are joining forces to help feed the hungry this Thanksgiving.
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  • Free Thanksgiving Meals in Texoma
    Last Updated: 12:36 PM 11/23/11 - Here are free Thanksgiving meals around Texoma on Thursday, November 24, 2011.
  • A Thanksgiving Meal to Remember-Key Care Missions
    Last Updated: 8:30 AM 11/15/11 - A local food bank is giving back to residents this Thanksgiving and they need your help to make it possible.
  • Seminar on Fall Prevention for Seniors
    Last Updated: 8:13 AM 11/14/11 - A local group is hosting a seminar on fall prevention for seniors.
  • Veterans Day Events Across Texoma
    Last Updated: 4:37 PM 11/10/11 - There are Veterans Day events going on across Texoma. To find one near you, click on full story. If you have an event that is not listed, please email it to firstnews@kxii.com.
  • Ardmore Festival of Lights Auction
    Last Updated: 11:17 AM 11/10/11 - It's time for the Ardmore Festival of Lights Auction.
  • Sherman HS Marching Band finishes 10th in state
    Last Updated: 12:04 PM 11/09/11 - SAN ANTONIO - The Sherman High School Bearcat Marching Band is one of the ten best in Class 4A, according to Texas UIL judges.
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  • Civil War Living History
    Last Updated: 7:13 AM 11/09/11 - You can get a glimpse at history at Frontier Village.
  • Fall Hair & Fashion Extravaganza
    Last Updated: 7:39 AM 11/04/11 - You can help a local group in the fight against domestic violence in a creative way.
  • High on the Hog
    Last Updated: 7:27 AM 11/04/11 - You can support the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge in the fundraiser and by coming to the Second Saturday Program.
  • Coats for Kids underway across Texoma
    Last Updated: 5:58 PM 11/08/11 - 107.3 Doc FM, KXII Channel 12, and Texas Laundry & Dry Cleaning are collecting Coats for Kids! You can drop off your new and gently used coats, Texas Laundry & Dry cleaning will clean them, and we'll get the coats to those who need them!
  • Sherman police hold another National Take Back Day
    Last Updated: 11:00 AM 10/30/11 - SHERMAN, TX-The Sherman police department hosted their second National Take Back Initiative event Saturday to give Texomans another chance to get rid of their old medicine.
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  • Texoma Regional Job Fair
    Last Updated: 8:32 AM 10/28/11 - If you are looking for a job, why not try going to a job fair?
  • Texoma Halloween Events
    Last Updated: 4:10 PM 10/28/11 - Here are Halloween events going on around Texoma. If you have a Halloween event that is not listed, you may email it to firstnews@kxii.com
  • Ride for the Red
    Last Updated: 9:07 AM 10/25/11 - A big event coming up benefiting the Texoma Chapter of the American Red Cross and you could drive away in a Harley Motorcycle!
  • SOSU Homecoming Events
    Last Updated: 4:41 PM 10/14/11 - Schedule of events for homecoming weekend at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant.
  • Denison celebrates Eisenhower's birthday
    Last Updated: 4:38 PM 10/14/11 - DENISON, TX- The City of Denison has several events planned for President Dwight D. Eisenhower's birthday on Saturday.
  • Path 4 Life needs community support to stay open
    Last Updated: 9:21 AM 10/13/11 - TOM BEAN, TX-Just a few days after Girls Incorporated announced it was shutting down due to a lack of funding, another nonprofit that gives kids a place to go could be forced to close its doors, unless Texomans step forward to help.
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  • Texoma Striper Challenge
    Last Updated: 10:23 AM 10/12/11 - You can support the local Boys and Girls Club by spending a day at the lake.
  • Homecoming time at Southeastern
    Last Updated: 9:55 AM 10/12/11 - It is Homecoming time at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. There are lots of events planned for students, alumni, and the community.
  • Breast Cancer Walk/Run
    Last Updated: 8:03 AM 10/11/11 - It's the first Breast Cancer Walk/Run for MCSO and they need your help for it to be a success.
  • Wild Hog Cook off and Outdoor Show
    Last Updated: 9:04 AM 10/07/11 - It is time for the 2nd Annual Wild Hog Cook Off and Outdoor show.
  • Health By Design Luncheon
    Last Updated: 8:42 AM 10/07/11 - Enjoy a day of fun at the Health by Design luncheon.
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Trendy Tuesday: It's all about cupcakes

Last Updated: 10:04 PM 02/07/12 - It's Trendy Tuesday and it's all about cupcakes. (Full Story)
Severe storm program coming to Grayson Co.
Last Updated: 3:11 PM 02/06/12 - DENISON, TX - As part of its area-wide weather preparedness campaign, the National Weather Service in Fort Worth will answer these and many other questions at the SKYWARN severe weather program on Thursday, February 16th, at the Grayson County College. (Full Story)
Dot Foods to host job fair in Ardmore
Last Updated: 3:12 PM 02/06/12 - ARDMORE, Okla. — Dot Foods will conduct a job fair Saturday, February 11, with hopes to fill 50 full- and part-time positions. The job fair will be held at the Ardmore distribution center located at 3411 Cypert Way in Ardmore, Okla. from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (Full Story)
New Meals on Wheels Executive Director
Last Updated: 6:24 PM 02/03/12 - SHERMAN, TX-- Meals on Wheels serves 36,000 meals to senior citizens in Fannin, Grayson and Cooke Counties in one month. And now they've got a new leader at the helm. (Full Story)
Meeting to Address Medicare Concerns

Last Updated: 8:37 AM 02/03/12 - There are two big meetings coming up for Texoma seniors and their families. (Full Story)
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