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- Hugo man in custody after robbery/assault
HUGO, OK -- One man is now in the Choctaw County Jail after police say he robbed a Hugo home and assaulted a man inside when he left.
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- Flu concerns affect Halloween
SHERMAN, TX -- Forget the monsters, ghosts and goblins, this Halloween the real scare is potentially spreading the H1N1 flu virus. Parties and trick or treating are just more opportunities for flu germs to reach more children.
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- Injured Durant officer returns home, talks to KXII
DURANT, OK -- A Durant Police officer severely injured in a crash is now back at home and already anxious to get back out on the streets. During a chase in September, Officer Justin Blackshear crashed his patrol car into a tree. He visited the Durant Police Department for the first time since the accident Thursday and talked about his recovery for the first time exclusively to KXII.
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- What's Right in Texoma - Fighting Breast Cancer
We're beginning a special series called "What's Right.” For the next five-weeks we want to hear from you, as we'll be highlighting what's right in communities across Texoma. Shelby Levins brings us our first story from Ada.
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- Healthy Holiday Cooking Competition on FNAM
The holidays are just around the corner, and we are seeking to find Texoma's Best healthy Holiday Cooking Chef! - Denison man who fled from deputies caught, arrested
DENISON, TX -- A wanted Grayson County man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after running from sheriff's deputies. Roy Douglas Polmanter, 19, of Denison, fled on foot after deputies pulled over a car he was riding in.
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- More Carter Co. kids receive H1N1 vaccine
ARDMORE, OK -- Students at Charles Evans Elementary School in Ardmore and Lone Grove Schools received the H1N1 FluMist Thursday morning.
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- Plano man who shot at DPS trooper in Pottsboro sentenced to 50 years
GRAYSON COUNTY, TX -- A Grayson County Judge decided Thursday that Christopher Hussey will serve his sentences concurrently for a total of 50 years.
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- 1 injured in accident east of Denison
DENISON, TX -- An accident on FM 120 just east of Denison sent one man to the hospital. The single car accident sent one man to Texoma Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries.
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- Battle of the Axe tickets go on sale Saturday in Sherman, Monday in Denison
DENISON, TX -- A limited number of general admission tickets to the annual shootout between the Denison Yellow Jackets and the Sherman Bearcats will go on sale Monday morning in Denison, and Sherman ISD officials say tickets will be sold starting at 8 a.m. Saturday at the ticket booth on the east side of Bearcat Stadium.
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- Should Grayson Co. inmates get H1N1 vaccine first?
Grayson Co., TX - Texas remains one of the states with the fewest H1N1 vaccines. But how would you feel if an inmate in prison received a vaccination before you did?
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- Copper thefts less frequent, more dangerous in So. Oklahoma
MARIETTA, OK -- It may seem like copper thefts have died down recently as the value of the metal has decreased, but that's not the case for one southern Oklahoma business. Over the past few weeks a Marietta electric company has noticed several electrical lines down. A spokesperson says he is concerned not just for his company's loss, but for the copper thieves as well.
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- Marshall Co Fights Domestic Abuse
MADILL -- Throughout the month of October, law enforcement and crisis centers nationwide have been working to save women from domestic abuse and prevent domestic violence. KXII-TV takes you inside the Marshall County Family Support Services Center.
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- Police say Torah burglar may not know value
Sherman, TX - Police are asking for your help to find the person who broke into a Sherman synagogue and stole sacred writings.
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- Ada Electric Car customers will get credit
ADA, OK -- A few weeks ago, we told you about an Ada electric car dealership, that filed a lawsuit against the state of Oklahoma. Wednesday, a Garfield County District Judge issued an injunction against the Oklahoma Tax Commission prohibiting the commission from denying tax credits to people who buy low speed vehicles from Ada Electric Cars, and five other dealerships included in the suit.
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- Truck hits tree
Sherman, TX - An accident in Sherman that happened around 5:30 Wednesday night injured an elderly man, when he swerved and struck at tree. - Tishomingo house fire
TISHOMINGO, OK -- An elderly woman, forced to stay in a hotel Wednesday night, after a house fire broke out in the back of her home. Tishomingo firefighters tell us it sparked in the laundry room of the home at the corner of North Broadway and West 7th street, just after 3:00 p.m.
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- Sherman Walmart renovated
SHERMAN TX-- Every week about one-third of the U-S population visits a Wal-Mart, that's about 100-million shoppers. Now Sherman Wal-Mart shoppers will be greeted with a new look and a new layout when they come to shop and to celebrate the new digs, Wal-Mart is giving back to the community. - Durant facility to hire for 300 new jobs
DURANT, OK -- Hundreds of jobs are coming to Texoma. Durant PRC, a telemarketing and customer support company is hiring for 300 positions.
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- Ardmore woman arrested in stabbing
ARDMORE, OK -- An Ardmore woman is in custody for assault and battery with a deadly weapon. Kimberly Jim, 32, is accused of stabbing 31-year-old Colby White.
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- Hugo woman injured in head-on collision near Bonham
FANNIN COUNTY, TX -- An accident around 11 a.m. Wednesday on U.S. Highway 82 had traffic backed up just east of Bonham. Authorities say a Buick LaSabre was traveling eastbound when it veered across the center line and collided with a westbound semi. - Report: TX prisoners may get swine flu vaccines
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas prison officials say thousands of high-risk convicts may be vaccinated against the swine flu ahead of the general public as soon as next week. - ECU student says he's victim of discrimination
ADA, OK -- A university student is speaking out about what he believes could be a case of discrimination. Administrators at East Central University say their policies are in place to protect all students, but one student says part of a policy could force him out of his dorm.
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- NTSB probe: Tire failed due to puncture in Sherman bus crash
Washington, D.C.--The National Transportation Safety Board released the findings of an investigation into last year's deadly bus crash in Sherman. The NTSB says it was a punctured tire that caused one of the largest emergencies Sherman rescue workers have ever faced. - Newly-hired Ardmore cop resigns
ARDMORE, OK -- Last week two new officers were hired onto the Ardmore Police force. One of those officers stepped down Tuesday.
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- Once “missing” plane to return to North Texas Regional Airport
DENISON, TX – The large Russian airplane taken out of Grayson County illegally could soon be on its way back to the North Texas Regional Airport.
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- Train derailment slows down Denison drivers
DENISON, TX -- A train derailment in Denison Tuesday afternoon caused some minor traffic delays for commuters. Denison Police say the train derailed around just before 1:30 Tuesday afternoon. The Union Pacific train went off the tracks just south of the crossing in the 1800 block of Crawford Street.
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- Changes coming to Eaker Field
DURANT, OK -- Construction will start soon on a new terminal at Eaker Field in Durant. Durant Public Works Director Jerry Yandell says the current facility is nearly 50 years old and is too small for the increasing traffic as the Choctaw Nation expands their casino and events center.
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- “LOL” Program keeps smiles’ bright for southern Oklahoma kids
ARDMORE, OK -- Children in Southern Oklahoma now have a new reason to show off their pearly whites. Katrina Gutierrez has the story of a program that provides dental care to kids in need.
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- Another high speed pursuit in Durant
DURANT, OK -- Another high speed pursuit through Durant ended with one man in custody Monday. Durant Police say a white Pontiac was pulled over for speeding in a school zone on North Washington around 8:30 Monday morning, but the driver--26-year-old Christopher Lee Marshall--suddenly took off, navigating several parking lots to make his escape.
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- Domestic violence awareness month
BONHAM TX--Last year budget cutbacks cost the family violence center 40-thousand-dollars in grant money. So this year, staff is working to make up the difference, and at the same time, bring the issue of domestic violence to the forefront. - Savoy ISD closes due to flu-related absences
SAVOY, TX -- Another Texoma school district is closing its doors temporarily due to a high number of kids out sick with flu like symptoms. Savoy ISD superintendent Brian Neal says the district made the decision Monday afternoon to close down for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after roughly 20 percent of students were out sick by the end of the day. - Safe Family: Laundry germs
Just how clean is your laundry room? What you may or may not want to hear about your washing machine in today's Safe Family report. - Torah stolen from Sherman synagogue
SHERMAN, TX -- A Sherman synagogue burglarized and vandalized over the weekend, and whoever did it made off with a sacred item valued at $40,000. Sherman Police say someone broke into the Temple Beth Emeth on North Rusk and took the synagogue's Torah on Friday.
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- Fire destroys home, rescue workers save dog
Durant, OK--Fire tears through a Durant family's home around 6:30 p.m. Monday evening. According to authorities, the fire caused several thousand dollars worth of damage, but Firefighters did manage to save the family dog.
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- Carter County completes Hazard Mitigation Plan
CARTER COUNTY, OK – As of Monday night, the Carter County's Hazard Mitigation Plan is complete, putting the area one step closer to raking in thousands of dollars in federal grant money. Shelby Levins reports.
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- DHS students play with U.S. Field Army Band
DENISON, TX -- About a dozen Denison high school students played in the concert of a lifetime Monday night. They were chosen to play with the world renowned U.Ss Army Field Band. The free concert was held at Eisenhower Auditorium, and both the students and Army band members say they were honored and excited to play to the standing room only crowd.
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- Tips on not gaining weight during the holidays
Sherman, TX--With the colder weather and Halloween only days away that can only mean the holiday season is almost underway. Meaning parties, get-togethers, and lots of holiday meals. Daniel Armbruster spoke with local health experts about how you can enjoy those treats without adding the extra pounds that typically go with them.
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- Grayson Jail needs new roof
SHERMAN TX--A surprise inspection on a rainy day last week showed the Grayson County jail is in need of a new roof, but that wasn't the only problem jail inspectors found. Now County Commissioners have to decide how much money to sink in the old facility while waiting to see if the voters are going to be willing to pay for a new one. - Flash flooding in Howe
HOWE, TX -- Rainfall led to flash flooding Sunday night in Howe. Heavy rains caused water to stand on roads, and pile up debris, like at the Howe Police Station.
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- Man, 20, arrested after leading Durant Police on high-speed pursuit
DURANT, OK -- A 20-year-old man was arrested over the weekend after leading police on a pursuit reaching speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. During his arrest, his twin brother was then arrested as well.
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- Oklahoma ranked as having strong local economies
Ardmore, OK - The state of Oklahoma stands in a brighter light after studies show its major cities have one of the strongest local economies in the nation.
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- New charity helps kids in Texoma
Denison, TX - A new charity in Texoma kicked off its first fundraiser today in Denison, and that means more children and their families could be getting the help they need.
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- Children's Advocacy Center shootout
Sherman, TX - Saturday the Children’s Advocacy Center teamed up with Red River Firearms for the first annual charity “Shootout.”
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- Football player care flighted, recovering
Caddo, OK - A Thackerville High School football player was flown by Air EVAC to a Tulsa hospital after he was injured in Friday night's game in Caddo. - Show stopping horses in Ardmore
Ardmore, OK - Spectators got one last look at some show stopping horses in Ardmore today. Riders started rolling in as early as last weekend to the coliseum get ready for some fierce competition in this year’s show.
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- Family and friends say good bye to Dakota Hughes
Cartwright, OK - Family and friends gathered to say goodbye to murdered 11-year-old Dakota Hughes. Her funeral was held at First Baptist Church in Cartwright this morning at 11 a.m. - Coast Guard may take a step back on Lake Texoma
Lake Texoma - Professional fishing guides on Lake Texoma can take you to where the big catch is. But for those commercial fishermen, getting a license to run their business has been a tough task.
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- U.S. Army Band to perform free concert in Denison
DENISON, TX -- One of the finest bands in the country will be performing a free concert in Denison Monday night. The United States Army Field Band will perform Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Auditorium at Denison High School.
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- Friday Night Blitz Final Scoreboard - October 23, 2009
Here are Texas and Oklahoma high school football final scores for Texoma teams for Friday, October 23, 2009.
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Cooking with Karel Anne: Brining Your Turkey
Last Updated: 8:08 AM 11/20/09 - We are cooking with Chef Karel Anne this morning brining a turkey for Thanksgiving. (Full Story) |
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Gardening Texoma: Earthkind Roses
Last Updated: 7:32 AM 11/20/09 - The Grayson County Master Gardeners are here this morning to talk about Earth-kind roses. They are beautiful and take very little care. There are at least 21 varieties to choose from. (Full Story) |
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Tickets on sale for Denison playoff game
Last Updated: 4:41 PM 11/17/09 - Tickets to the Denison Yellow Jacket Area State Playoff game against Dallas Conrad go on sale Tuesday morning at the Denison ISD Administration Building, the Denison High School Athletic Office, and Parks Drugs at 1926 W. Morton Street. (Full Story) |
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Turkey Give-a-way
Last Updated: 7:47 AM 11/17/09 - Always Better Care is sponsoring their second annual Turkey Give-a-way. They want to provide an extra special gift for needy families this year. (Full Story) |
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Legends of Bluegrass Concert
Last Updated: 7:21 AM 11/13/09 - It is time for the Legends of Bluegrass Concert at the Choctaw Event Center. Its coming up Saturday November 14th. The Doors open at 6:00pm. (Full Story) |
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Fannin County Walk and Roll
Last Updated: 7:18 AM 11/12/09 - If you want to get some good exercise and support a good cause at the same time, Northeast Medical home Home Health is calling on you. (Full Story) |
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Veterans honored across Texoma
Last Updated: 7:20 PM 11/11/09 - The outpouring on Wednesday at Veterans Day ceremonies across Texoma was both moving and powerful. Across the area local veterans received many thanks and words of gratitude for their service. (Full Story) |
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