FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - The native Texan who will moderate Monday's third presidential debate says viewers often pay too much attention to his role.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Rich schools, poor schools and charter schools are all part of the sweeping school finance lawsuit heading to trial Monday in Austin.

It's gourds galore at Elves Christmas Tree Farm and Pumpkin Patch in Denison, where it's evident that the crop is thriving.

JOHNSTON COUNTY, OK - A Coalgate man is in stable condition after hitting a deer while riding his motorcycle last night.

ADA, OK - OHP is searching for a driver who hit an Ada man, leaving him in critical condition.

At the Johnston county fair ground big dogs, little dogs, hairy dogs and even ballerina dogs were in attendance.

VAN ALSTYNE, TX -- The Van Alstyne "Fall der All" brought out people of all ages.

WHITESBORO, TX -- Thousands turned out to Whitesboro's downtown Saturday- all for peanuts.

TISHOMINGO, OK -- One of three people arrested in the murder of a Johnston County woman two and a half years ago, is now headed to prison.

PONTOTOC CO., OK -- The West Nile Virus has struck again, but this time in a new county. A 65-year-old man died from the virus in Pontotoc County

BRYAN COUNTY, OK -- A former Bryan County jailer, who pleaded guilty to assaulting an inmate with a taser, has been sentenced.

BRYAN COUNTY, OK -- Just two days after a 12-year-old girl stopped a home invader with a bullet, the suspect appeared in court.

SHERMAN, TX -- Breast cancer patients and survivors are one step closer to having a retreat, just for them, right here in Texoma.

A Gainesville couple accused of neglect in the death of a 4-year-old boy have both accepted a plea deal. But the family of the boy says the punishment doesn't fit the crime.

DALLAS (AP) - U.S. Senate candidates Ted Cruz and Paul Sadler are facing off in their final debate in Dallas.

Every year, the Texas Comptroller updates a list of names of people, business, and other entities for whom unclaimed property is being held by the state. Unclaimed property can be any financial asset that appears to have been abandoned by the owner for three years or more.

TISHOMINGO, OK - One of three people arrested in the brutal murder of a Johnston County woman two and a half years ago has pleaded guilty.

DALLAS (AP) - Big Tex - the 52-foot-tall metal-and-fabric cowboy that is an icon of the State Fair of Texas - has been destroyed in a fire.

CHOCTAW COUNTY, OK -- A Hugo man is behind bars tonight after police say he robbed someone.

SHERMAN, TX -- Thursday, jurors found John Saxon guilty of first degree murder and arson. The jury recommends Saxon spend 80 years in prison for each charge.

CALERA, OK - Yesterday we reported on a brave 12-year-old Bryan County girl who was home alone when she shot an intruder that broke into her house. She's been the talk of Texoma the past 24 hours, and today Steven Powell sat down with her to hear the story in her own words.

The thought of infant death strikes fear into the hearts of parents. That's why the Oklahoma State Health Department started an infant death awareness campaign called Sleep Safe

ADA, OK - Ada city council discussed the hiring of a new city manager during a meeting Monday but did not take action.

ARDMORE, OK - An Ardmore town hall meeting is being held Thursday night to discuss issues with horizontal drilling in Oklahoma.

A recent rash of car burglaries at Fairview Park has left many in the area concerned for their safety.