DURANT, OK ― Captain Ben Veenstra of the Durant Police Department graduated on December 12, 2008, from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia.

DENISON, TX -- Texoma Medical Center is pleased to announce the arrival of the first baby born in 2009.

MEMPHIS, TN ― The Durant High School Marching Band is in Tennessee this Friday, where they are scheduled to perform at halftime of the Liberty Bowl between Kentucky and East Carolina.

Curves of Denison is rolling out the red carpet to members of the award-winning Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program, the nation’s leading exercise program designed for older adults. Beginning January 1, 2009, SilverSneakers members are eligible to join Curves of Denison at no cost.

We would like to say thank you to everyone that donated to our Toys for Tots Drive. Because of your donations, we were able to reach our goal of collecting 30,000 toys for needy children all over Texoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Eight Oklahoma high schools that combined to qualify 325 graduates for free college tuition have been named "Oklahoma's Promise 2008 State Champions" by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

ARDMORE, OK ― The City of Ardmore looked ahead at the future Monday with more of a firm plan. A plan known as “Ardmore 2020” is about to get underway. The program's steering committee says it has been more than 10 years since the chamber's last visioning process.

BELLS, TX― After 45 years of service, well-known banker Shirley Mullinix is bidding farewell. Mullinix was the first female bank president in North Texas when she took the helm at First National Bank of Bells and Savoy in 1984.

GAINESVILLE, TX ― A student magazine is bringing the history of Texoma closer to home. Seven home schooled students started up a magazine called Bois D’Arc, aimed at telling the stories of local heroes.

ARDMORE, OK -- Sign-ups for Angel Food Ministries started Friday in Ardmore.

ARDMORE, OK ― The final touches are being added to Santa’s Workshop in Ardmore. Friday is the grand opening for the community event next to the Festival of Lights. Kids of all ages will have a chance to do crafts, listen to Christmas music, and even visit with Jolly Saint Nick.

ARDMORE, OK ― Ardmore students were treated to music they probably don't listen to normally Wednesday morning. The band Triple Play performed at Goddard Hall.

ARDMORE, OK ― The 31st Toys for Tots Southern Oklahoma Children's Christmas Parade Tree Lighting was held Tuesday night, marking the start of the holiday season.

Home Instead Senior Care has partnered with The Area Agency on Aging, The Sherman Dialysis Center and local Home Health companies to collect names of Seniors in need this holiday season. These are Seniors who might not get a Christmas otherwise.

See where to get a traditional Thanksgiving meal free of charge this year.

It's that time of year again. See how your donation of a new, unwrapped toy can bring smiles to the faces of Texoma's children this holiday season. Click on Full Story for details.

The “Dedicated to Caring” family at Always Better Care Home Health and Hospice wants to make sure you and yours have a memorable Thanksgiving. They’ll be giving away turkeys on Tuesday, November 25, at 1 p.m. at the following locations, as long as they last.

Lindsey Pledger Bolin, the Ombudsman for the Area Agency on Aging of Texoma, works with the nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Grayson, Fannin, and Cooke County. She takes an active role as an advocate for the seniors’ rights and quality care and resolves residents’ complaints in their facilities. She spoke with Nicole Holt on First News at Noon.

Through the gift of a shiny new toy, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation provides joy and hope to disadvantaged children who might otherwise be overlooked during the holidays. Joyce Shadden with Always Better Care was in studio this morning to talk about this year's efforts.

GANIESVILLE, TX ― Some faces that will make you look twice are coming to Texoma. While they may not be actual celebrities, they're pretty close to the real thing.

ARDMORE, OK ― Preparations for this year's Chigger Chase are underway in Ardmore. The annual holiday run will take place Saturday at Ardmore Regional Park. Proceeds will go to the Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma.

SHERMAN, TX ― The holidays are right around the corner and local churches are asking for donations so that children will receive gifts this holiday season. Hagerman Baptist Church is accepting donations of gift-filled shoe boxes.

Jill Brown Studios is putting on a concert this weekend for a great cause. Click on Full Story for more.

Members from the Durant Rotary Club stopped by to talk about the Durant Rotary Outdoor Sports Gun & Knife Show this weekend.

Chi Lambda Sorority, a non-profit women's organization in Bonham, has a fun-filled fundraiser coming up this month. Samantha Lumpkins and Denise Sanderson stopped by to talk about it on First News at Noon.