May 20, 2013

Weather

Partly Cloudy and Breezy

78°
Conditions at North Texas Regional Airport, TX

WEATHER ALERT DAY

Monday Afternoon and Evening ... Scattered intense Thunderstorms are expected, most likely severe. Large hail, high winds and the potential for isolated tornadoes will be the main threats. Locally heavy is rain also possible with these storms. Please check in with News 12 throughout the day for weather updates ... both On Air, On-Line at KXII.com, Twitter and Facebook.
Save Email Print Bookmark and Share
A A

Family Survives House Fire

Video will be available shortly.

12-13-04 – A family in Milburn, Oklahoma is thankful after surviving a fire inside their house. Two people were sent to the hospital, but all seven inside the trailer home were able to make it out alive

It was just after 2 AM Sunday when Crystal Adams smelt smoke. Just minutes later, the trailer was in flames.

Adams made her way through the flames to save her children four children whose ages range from eight years old to two months. She along with her fiancé, Jerry Watkins, managed to help all the children out safely.

Watkins was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation, but later released. Another family friend who was inside the blaze was taken to the ICU unit of Baptist Burn Center in Oklahoma City in critical condition.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The trailer was not insured, but the family is trying to gather donations to help with their recovery.


In The Community

Sherman Public Library Summer Reading Club sign ups

Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More

Southeastern Spring Commencement set for May 11

Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More

Austin College Commencement Celebration Nearing

Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More

Most Discussed Stories

powered by Disqus