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Sunday weather closings
Last Updated: 2:35 PM 03/21/10 - Several local churches are canceling services all day Sunday due to the winter weather. Here's the list --
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Winter Weather headed for Texoma
Last Updated: 10:57 PM 03/19/10 - The arctic front barreled through right on schedule Friday night. North winds behind the front were gusting to over 40mph and temperatures were dropping 20 degrees in just a couple of hours! Precipitation could become snow early Saturday over northern Texoma, working steadily southeast so that all precipitation is falling as snow before sunset on both sides of the Red River
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Johnston Co. Commissioner arrested for DUI
Last Updated: 2:37 PM 03/21/10
JOHNSTON COUNTY -- A county commissioner is out of jail, released Saturday morning after being arrested for drunk driving.

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Employee severs arm at Michelin plant
Last Updated: 1:00 PM 03/21/10
ARDMORE, OKLA -- A Michelin employee is recovering after severing his arm at work on Friday.

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Red Tie Affair brings funds to Red Cross
Last Updated: 11:31 PM 03/20/10
SHERMAN, TX-- For the third year in a row, the Red Tie Affair, was held in Sherman to raise money for the Red Cross.

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Carter County man committed to mental facility
Last Updated: 6:46 PM 03/20/10
ARDMORE, OKLA -- A Carter County man found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity will not be set free. Lee Purser, 27, was committed on Friday to the state's mental health custody.

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Cowboy fastdraw competition comes to Gainesville
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Last Updated: 8:54 PM 03/20/10 - GAINESVILLE, TX-- The Red River Showdown features competitors from nearly 20 states. (Full Story)
Ardmore's first home and garden show
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Last Updated: 6:20 PM 03/19/10 - ARDMORE, OK -- Southern Oklahoma's first home show is taking place today in Ardmore. The Southern Oklahoma Home Show Extravaganza is taking place at the Ardmore Convention Center Friday and Saturday. (Full Story)
String of serious accidents in Texoma over Spring Break holiday
Last Updated: 6:15 PM 03/19/10 - TEXOMA – Several accidents over the week leave many people in the hospital, and one family without a loved one. Officials from both sides of the Red River say the increased travel and construction due to the weather could be to blame for many of the wrecks.
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Fix a Leak week
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Last Updated: 6:11 PM 03/19/10 - SHERMAN, TX - The Environmental Protection Agency reports one trillion gallons of water are wasted every year because of household leaks, and to get the message out. (Full Story)
Local pharmacy reports employee stealing drugs
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Last Updated: 6:08 PM 03/19/10 - SHERMAN, TX - An employee has been stealing thousands of dollars from a local business, but the suspect still hasn't been caught. (Full Story)
Foreclosures still a problem in Grayson County
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Last Updated: 6:30 PM 03/19/10 - SHERMAN, TX -- It might be a buyer's market, But foreclosure is still a problem in Grayson County. Virginia Cook Realtors say roughly one third of all homes for sale in Grayson County are being sold by a lender, and that includes foreclosures and what are known as short sales. (Full Story)
Discount prescription cards save Ardmore residents money
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Last Updated: 10:56 PM 03/18/10 - ARDMORE, OK -- Health care has been the big issue in Washington and around the country this week. While many Americans live without health insurance and struggle to pay prescription drug costs. As Dara Downs reports, one local program is helping area residents some money in their pockets while still getting the medicine they need. (Full Story)
Tea Party draws opponents, supporters of health care reform
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Last Updated: 10:29 PM 03/18/10 - SHERMAN, TX -- Controversy over the proposed health care bill in Washington makes it's way to Texoma. Tea party rallies have been taking place all across the nation, Including one Thursday in downtown Sherman.

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Court dates set for parents accused of transporting dead daughter
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Last Updated: 10:50 PM 03/18/10 - DURANT, OK -- The parents accused of carrying their daughter's remains across the country were supposed to appear in court Thursday. (Full Story)
Semi Truck accident on Highway 75

Last Updated: 4:44 AM 03/19/10 - DENISON, TX-- Traffic was backed up for several hours Thursday afternoon, after a three vehicle accident involving a semi-truck on highways 69-75 near the Texas Travel Information Center.
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 Baylor heads to Sweet 16 after beating Old Dominion 76-68
Last Updated: 11:02 PM 03/20/10 - NEW ORLEANS (AP) - LaceDarius Dunn scored 26 points and No. 3 seed Baylor beat 11th-seeded Old Dominion 76-68 on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
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Cowboys bounced in opening round by GT
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Last Updated: 10:55 PM 03/19/10 - Gani Lawal scored 14 points, Derrick Favors added 12 points and nine rebounds, and Georgia Tech made 24 of 25 free throws Friday night to hold off seventh-seeded Oklahoma State 64-59 in the first round of the NCAA tournament. (Full Story)
Middleton leads A&M to win in battle of the Aggies
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Last Updated: 10:53 PM 03/19/10 - Freshman Khris Middleton scored a career-high 19 points and fifth-seeded Texas A&M beat No. 12 Utah State 69-53 on Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament's South Regional. (Full Story)
Horns fall in overtime, 81-80
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Last Updated: 12:02 AM 03/19/10 - Ishmael Smith's pull-up jumper from about 17 feet out with 1.3 seconds remaining in overtime gave ninth-seeded Wake Forest an 81-80 win over No. 8 seed Texas in the first round of the NCAA tournament Thursday night. (Full Story)
K-State too much for Mean Green
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Last Updated: 11:29 PM 03/18/10 - Denis Clemente had 17 points and six assists, helping No. 2 seed Kansas State open the NCAA tournament with an 82-62 rout of North Texas on Thursday. (Full Story)
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Cooking with Karel Anne: Spring Rolls

Last Updated: 7:44 AM 03/19/10 - We are cooking with chef Karel Anne Tieszen. Jump into Spring with Spring Rolls! Enjoy this light dinner with the S-S-S-Soup we prepared a couple of sessions ago. Spring Rolls are tremendously easy to prepare!
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Gardening Texoma: Care for Daffodils

Last Updated: 7:17 AM 03/18/10 - The Master Gardeners stop by this morning to talk about proper care for daffidils after they bloom. (Full Story)
Fit in 8 weeks with Chef Cathy: Baby Bella Mushroom Eggs

Last Updated: 5:24 PM 03/17/10 - This recipe is an excerpt from Chef Cathy's new book, "42 Days With The Chef...It's NOT a Diet...It's a LIFESTYLE Change!" (Full Story)
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Texoma group spends Spring Break helping others

Last Updated: 4:38 PM 03/16/10 - DENISON, TX--A local non-profit organization is giving back to the community by helping those in need improve their homes. It's called “Project Crosswalk.” (Full Story)
Seeds of Hope Luncheon

Last Updated: 8:00 AM 03/16/10 - Its time for the Annual Seeds of Hope Luncheon to benefit the Crisis Center. (Full Story)
GCC receives $675,000 grant
Last Updated: 5:56 PM 03/12/10 - DENISON, TX - Grayson County College received a large grant today that will provide training for jobs at local businesses. The college's Center for Workplace Learning was notified it would be given more than $600,000 in a Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission.
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Volunteers needed to read to Denison kids

Last Updated: 2:59 PM 03/09/10 - DENISON, TX--It's Texas Public School week and Denison I-S-D needs volunteer readers As soon as possible for this week's Star Reader Program. On Tuesday, (Full Story)
Tom Bean police officer honored for heroism

Last Updated: 5:59 PM 03/08/10 - TOM BEAN, TX - Tom Bean Police Officer Larry Rittenhouse was named the Hero of the Year at the city council meeting Monday night in Tom Bean. (Full Story)
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