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House Fire Injures Two Overnight

3-31-05 – Two people were hurt after a home on North Clements Street in Gainesville caught fire in the early morning hours Thursday. Officials will investigate the cause.

Zoo Reopens after Major Renovations

3-31-05 – After 18 months without visitors, The Frank Buck Zoo in Gainesville reopened – charging admission for the first time. Renovations at the zoo began in November of 2003...

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State Troopers Feeling Gas Crunch

3-31-05 - Oklahoma's Department of Public Safety may be running out of money because of rising gas prices. If gas prices stay at their current level, DPS will have a deficit of $400,000 by June 30th.

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Survey Stops Traffic On Hwy 82

3-30-05 - The solution for easing driving headaches in Texas actually means creating a few of them first. Workers with the Texas Department of Transportation were stopping cars on Highway 82...

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Durant Shutting Down Railroad Crossings

3-30-05 – The city of Durant is planning on closing two railroad crossings, a move that is not sitting well with business owners. O-Dot is giving the city $1.2 million...

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Truck Drivers Plan Strike

3-30-05 – High gas prices are costing independent truck drivers more money to fill up. In some cases, even more than they are paid to move freight. As a result, many are planning to strike.

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Former Boy Scout Official Pleads Guilty

3-30-05 - FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - No plea deal for a former top Boy Scouts official in a child porn case. Douglas Sovereign Smith has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of possessing and distributing child porn.

Denison High Evacuated After Fire

3-30-05 – 1300 students at Denison High School were evacuated just after 11 am Wednesday after a small fire in the laundry room of the school’s gym. The fire was quickly put out and students returned to class.

New Technology Graces Police Cars

3-30-05 – The Howe Police Department is outfitted with new laptops for patrol cars, thanks to fundraising efforts of community members. Officers say the laptops enable more warrent checks...

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Student Dies on School Bus

3-30-05 - A 16-year-old Ripley High School student and a Cushing man are dead and three people are hospitalized with injuries after a pickup truck crashed into a Ripley school bus in Payne County.

Blockbuster Busted for Late Fee Confusion

3-29-05 - Blockbuster Video is coughing up thousands of dollars in penalties and refunds after confusion over the company's "no late fee" policy. The move is part of an effort to stop lawsuits in 47 states.

Oklahoma Escapees Captured in Kansas

3-29-05 - Two Bryan County escapees are back behind bars after Kansas authorities captured them Tuesday night. Thanks to a tip out of Perry, Oklahoma – deputies found Gary Hurst and Jason Flores.

Charges Brought Against Dickson Clerk

3-29-05 – Dickson City Clerk Jackie Massey has been arraigned on the charge of obstruction of justice. She is accused of taking home a letter that was supposed to be mailed to the DPS office. Prosecutors say it was an affidavit about her brother’s DUI arrest.

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Boy Scout Director Faces Child Porn Charges

3-29-05 - A now-former Boy Scouts of America program director has been charged with felony possession and distribution of child pornography in north Texas. He is accused of receiving images over...

Fugitive Arrested After 3 Year Search

3-29-05 – A Bryan County fugitive has been captured by the FBI in Weatherford, Texas after years on the run. Robert Claude McCormick fled Bryan County in February of 2002 after child sex abuse charges were filed...

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Ardmore Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Fraud

3-29-05 - An Ardmore business owner is ordered to pay almost $28,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to three felony fraud charges. Norman Griffin was charged with violating the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act.

O-Dot Plans Smoother I-35

3-28-05 - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation plans on smoother traffic on I-35 through southern Oklahoma. The highway has been shut down to two lanes for a month, causing traffic headaches for drivers.

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Sign of the Times - Bigfoot Crossing

3-28-05 - A local town that lays claim to a Bigfoot legend has now made it official – folks in Honobia, Oklahoma placed a Bigfoot Crossing sign near where most of the sightings have occurred.

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Quake, Aftershocks Hit South Asia Hard

3-29-05 – The Indonesian government says emergency workers have found 330 bodies on an island hit hard by yesterday's eight-point-seven magnitude earthquake. Crews have been going through the rubble on the island of Nias...

Former Officer To Plead Guilty To Child Porn Charge

3-28-05 – A former lieutenant with the Sherman Police Department will plead guilty to one count of possession of child pornography in federal court. The criminal and federal investigation began on February 10th...

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Two Escape From Bryan County Jail

3-27-05- For the second time in one week, Bryan County authorities are searching for inmates who escaped from the jail. Two men escaped from the auxiliary jail overnight and are still on the run Sunday evening.

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Hugo Murder Investigation

3-26-05- Hugo police, along with the OSBI, are investigating a drive-by shooting in Hugo that left one man dead. They say this shooting is linked to another drive-by earlier this year.

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Ailing Tiger Gets Free Help

3-25-05 - A medical team donated their time to help save a tiger’s life today. Zeus is a 6-year-old tiger that lives at GW’s Exotic Animal Park in Wynnewood, but for the last 8 months he’s suffered from an...

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Cross Bearer Brings Easter Message

3-25-05 - Thousands of travelers on US 75 got a reminder on Friday of the reason Easter exists. Michael Hempsted carried a ten-foot wooden cross on his back, while wearing a tunic, as he walked down the...

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Few Make Living Wills, Despite Schiavo Case

3-25-05 – Terry Schiavo’s right to live or die has raised questions about end-of-life issues and how to prepare for the worst-case scenario. Experts recommend discussing and writing down personal wishes.

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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