GRAYSON COUNTY, TX ― KXII-TV's annual Holiday Food Drive is underway, and the Salvation Army needs your help in making sure no one goes hungry this holiday season.

ARDMORE, OK ― The Plainview School District has scored among the top in the state for education.

There's a 5K race this Saturday for a great cause. See how you can get out and exercise and help out the Fannin County Crisis Center.

Chuck Connor was on First News at Noon this Veterans Day to discuss the Texas Veterans Leadership Program.

Attention all bikers! Lisanne has the details on a ride this weekend in Grayson County.

The Waterloo Race for Diabetes was held November 1 at Waterloo Lake in Denison. Click on Full Story to see race results.

ARDMORE, OK ― The Ardmore Convention Center was packed with women Thursday for the 2nd Annual Women's Business Symposium.

ARDMORE, OK ― Helping people stay healthy and well was the topic of a business luncheon in Ardmore on Wednesday. Local business leaders gathered at the Southern Oklahoma Technology Center to network and learn about the negative effects of smoking and tobacco use in the office.

ARDMORE, OK ― If you need help for this holiday season, your time is running out to apply for the Salvation Army's Christmas Assistance Program in Ardmore. The Ardmore Salvation Army held its first round of emergency appointments for the program on Wednesday.

SHERMAN, TX ― The biggest game of the year is this weekend for both Sherman and Denison, but before the game Friday night, it's the Battle of the Ax Blood Drive

ARDMORE, OK ― The Community Bankers Association presented the Make A Difference Award to employees at Ardmore’s American National Bank Thursday morning.

There are some upcoming events that benefit the Fannin County Crisis Center. Click on Full Story for more.

Kelly Collenborne of the Whitewright Chamber of Commerce stopped by today to talk about the upcoming Whitewright Fall Festival.

Emily Leake and Katherine Abbey were on First News at Noon to talk about a Halloween event at Austin College in Sherman.

Looking for something different this year for Halloween? Here's an event that combines Halloween and barbecue. It's a spooky cook-off coming up in Gordonville with prizes for the best eats.

SHERMAN, TX -- The Salvation Army in Sherman has announced its signup dates for those in need of assistance over the holidays. They will be holding sign-ups from Monday, October 27, through Friday, October 31, at the Salvation Army on Texoma Parkway in Sherman.

On Thursday, October 23, at The Ardmore Convention Center AYPO’s will gather for Mega Mixer ’08. This will be a time of renewing old friendships while making new ones.

A countdown to better health is on at Texoma Medical Center. Beginning November 20, 2008, TMC will not permit the use of any type of tobacco product in its buildings, on its grounds, or in privately-owned vehicles on its property

ARDMORE, OK -- While Halloween may be just around the corner, the Salvation Army in Ardmore is already focused on Christmas and making sure families in need can share in the holiday cheer as well. The non-profit organization opened its doors for those in need to begin the appointment process for its Christmas Assistance Program.

DURANT, OK — The Fifteenth Annual Bryan County Ag Industry Expo is underway Friday in Durant. We’ve posted the schedule of events and demonstrations on this story.

The Madill Art Festival is this weekend. Event organizers joined Nicole today at noon to talk about what's in store for this year.

BRYAN COUNTY, OK -- The 15th Annual Ag Industry Expo will be held Friday, October 17, at the Bryan County Fairgrounds. Durant city manager Jim Dunegan came by to talk about it today on First News at Noon.

POTTSBORO, TX -- Some people in Grayson County hit the greens for a good cause, participating in the Third Annual Guardian Angel Golf Scramble at the Tanglewood Golf Course sponsored by the Children's Advocacy Center.

If you're looking for something fun for the whole family, you don't have to look far. It's festival season, and several county fairs are going on right now.

Lisanne sat down with Sgt. Bruce Dawsey of the Sherman Police Department to discuss the upcoming Fright Fest 2008 on First News AM.