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Toys for Tots campaign begins in Texoma

Last Updated: 5:31 PM 12/02/08 - 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. (Full Story)
Eye on Education: Admission cuts

Last Updated: 11:18 AM 12/02/08 - State budget cuts mean public universities will be accepting fewer students than in years past. CBS News' Bill Whitaker has more in our Eye on Education report. (Full Story)
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Last Updated: 11:00 AM 12/02/08 - Fitness expert Jimmy Rosser from Nautilus Sport & Fitness was in studio to show you how pop squats can jump start shedding those Thanksgiving pounds, and nutritionist Tori Park shows you how to turn those Thanksgiving leftovers into a healthy salad. (Full Story)
The Power of Prayer- Conner's Story

Last Updated: 10:06 AM 11/25/08 - It's been over two years since little Conner was severely injured in a wreck that killed his father and brother. This morning we look at how far this little guy has come. He's now kicking and moving his arms, even though doctors said it wouldn't be possible. (Full Story)
Cooking with Cathy: The Thanksgiving Bird

Last Updated: 10:42 AM 11/26/08 - Every year, Chef Cathy Zeis and our Lisanne Anderson prepare a turkey. They've shown you how to prep the bird for the oven. Now it's time to show you how to cook it and serve it.
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Missouri murder suspects arrested in Love County Save Email Print
Posted: 6:34 PM Jul 24, 2008
Last Updated: 3:43 PM Jul 29, 2008
Reporter: Robin Beal
Email Address: robin.beal@kxii.com

Christopher Coleman and Matthew Jennings

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LOVE COUNTY, Okla. -- A routine cruise through a roadside park led to the capture of two men wanted for a violent murder. An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper was patrolling the rest area off Interstate 35 near the Texas border Wednesday afternoon when he made a startling discovery.

The trooper happened to run the plate number of a Nissan Xterra parked at the rest area near Thackerville. Nobody was in the vehicle, but what the computer in his patrol car popped up on the screen was certainly a cause for alarm.

The SUV turned out to be stolen, the property of a Springfield, Missouri, man found stabbed to death multiple times, his throat slashed. 25-year-old Christopher Coleman and 35-year old Matthew Jennings were found to be the men traveling in that stolen car. Papers filed in a Missouri court just two days ago accuse them of being responsible for that murder.

Detectives from out of state questioned Coleman and Jennings on Thursday morning at the Love County Jail, where they are being held. Love County Sheriff Joe Russell says the next step will be extradition back to Missouri.

"They were suspects for murder. Both of them were for this case, and they are faxing us warrants, I believe we may have just got the warrants on them from Springfield [Missouri]," Russell said Thursday.

The two men are in the Love County Jail Thursday night.

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Posted by: MakesNoSense Location: Springfield, MO on Jul 29, 2008 at 07:49 AM
I agree that it is a good thing that these men were caught, however, obviously people judge too soon. One of these men had a very good job and a family.

Posted by: Mr. X Fan on Jul 25, 2008 at 10:43 AM
HANG 'EM AS SOON AS YOU'RE DONE WITH THE TRIAL!

Posted by: THANKFUL CITIZEN on Jul 25, 2008 at 10:08 AM
HATS OFF TO THE OHP....if these "sorry excuse for humanity" would put their efforts into something worthwhile or even WORK FOR A LIVING, I'm convinced there would be a cure for cancer. But instead, these types of losers would rather take from someone else rather than work at an honest job. PUT 'EM AWAY FOR GOOD!!!!!!!!!! Some place where the taxpayers won't have to support their appeals and feed and medicate them.

Posted by: Proud2 Location: Texas on Jul 25, 2008 at 07:04 AM
Good Job for catching these killers!!

Posted by: proud Location: Texas on Jul 24, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Brilliant! Kill someone, and drive off in that person's vehicle thinking you won't get caught!?!? There is a term used in law enforcement for this... JOB SECURITY! Good job OHP! I'm sure the family of the victim thank you tremendously!

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Help spread holiday cheer to Texoma's seniors

Last Updated: 3:39 PM 12/01/08 - 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. (Full Story)
Toys for Tots campaign begins in Texoma

Last Updated: 5:31 PM 12/02/08 - 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. (Full Story)
Senior Beware

Last Updated: 2:30 PM 11/24/08 - 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. (Full Story)
Local church collecting gift-filled shoe boxes for kids for the holidays

Last Updated: 11:48 AM 11/18/08 - 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. (Full Story)
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