May 21, 2013

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Land purchased for Plainview Schools

ARDMORE, Okla. -- Ardmore city leaders signed off on a deal to buy 20 acres of land for Plainview Schools at Monday night's city commissioners meeting.

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Durant trying to salvage summer business

DURANT, Okla. -- The waters are receding at area lakes, and businesses are hoping summer tourism isn't completely washed out. The Durant Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting Tuesday with chambers from across the lake, business owners, and the Army Corps of Engineers looking for ways to promote Labor Day weekend.

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Oklahoma's bridges inspected

LOVE COUNTY, Okla. -- A recent report shows the state of Oklahoma has 15 bridges similar to the bridge that collapsed in Minneapolis. One of those bridges is just off of Highway 32 in Love County. Oklahoma Department of Transportation officials spent several hours inspecting that bridge on Tuesday.

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The rebuilding process in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Tex. -- Officials continue the rebuilding process in Gainesville after the devastating floods earlier this summer. The flooding in Pecan Creek caused the most damage in the city. On Tuesday night, the city council is set to start...

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Keeping kids safe

ARDMORE, Okla. -- Finding out their child was hurt at day care is a parent's worst nightmare. Now Oklahoma governor Brad Henry is tightening laws to help prevent abuse and neglect cases at local day cares.

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Ardmore passes grass clipping ordinance

ARDMORE, Okla. -- Did you mow the lawn this weekend? Ardmore city officials and the Ardmore Beautification Council say if you don't clean up after yourself with grass clippings, you may get a ticket.

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Lake Texoma Lodge deal expected to be completed

MARSHALL COUNTY, Okla. -- The Lake Texoma Lodge and the Pointe Vista deal could be complete as soon as September of this year. On August 23, state tourism officials and Pointe Vista officials will meet and finally close on the land that has been in limbo for almost a year.

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Child Advocacy Centers losing money

Child Advocacy Centers in both Grayson and Fannin counties are trying to recover after funding they normally receive didn't make it their way this year.

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Carter County gas war

CARTER COUNTY, Okla. -- If you've taken a peek at gas prices in Ardmore, I’m sure you've noticed they have dropped quite a bit. Some might say its because of a friendly war in town.

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Marshall Co. FEMA meeting leaves many angry

MARSHALL COUNTY, Okla. -- Marshall County has already lost several million in summer revenue due to the floods. On Friday, county leaders and FEMA representatives met with citizens and business owners about bringing disaster relief for the area. Business owners and residents say they weren't happy with what they heard on Friday.

Drug bust in Denison

DENISON -- A drug bust in Denison on Friday morning landed two people in jail. Denison police tell us they arrived at the house on 501 Morgan Street at 8 o’clock Friday morning.

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Tax-free weekend underway in Oklahoma

ARDMORE, Okla. -- This time last year, Ardmore clothing store owners were paying taxes out of their own pocket for their version of the tax-free weekend. Now thanks to new legislation, the entire state can shop tax free for the weekend, and owners couldn't be happier.

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Pipeline informational in Denison

DENISON, Tex. -- The controversy continues over a proposed natural gas pipeline through north Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. The debate raged on in Denison on Friday.

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New fire station for Denison?

DENISON, Tex. -- The expansion on Highway 691 now means the Denison Fire Department could be on the move. Fire Chief Gordon Weger says once businesses and the new Texoma Medical Center facility hit that area, they plan to either revamp the old station on Spur 503 or build a brand new facility.

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Body of missing woman found

BLUE, Okla. -- The body of a missing Bryan County woman was discovered in a field Friday afternoon. Cindy Phillips, 50, had been missing since Sunday.

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FEMA mitigation experts coming to Sherman

SHERMAN, Tex. -- Rebuilding or repairing a home after flooding can be a daunting task. But with the right information, homeowners can build back in a way that reduces the likelihood of future damage. Experts from FEMA are coming to a local building supply store in Sherman to provide information about disaster-resistant building practices.

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Texans urged to check dangerous tires

The office of the attorney general is urging Texas drivers to check their vehicles for potentially dangerous tires. The tires were sold from 2002 to 2006 for light trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans, and they could be in danger of tread separation, officials said.

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How Oklahoma bridges are inspected

With the tragedy that occurred earlier this week in Minneapolis, we decided to take a look at some of the bridges drivers cross everyday here in Texoma to find out just what condition they are in and what local inspectors look for when checking the structures.

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Investigation of Sherman fire chief continues

SHERMAN, Tex. -- Even though Jeff Jones is on paid administrative leave, he is on call 8-to-5 in case he's needed at the fire station. City officials placed Sherman fire Chief Jeff Jones on administrative leave two weeks ago. Now, the chief sits at home waiting for the findings.

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FEMA meeting Friday in Marshall Co.

MARSHALL COUNTY, Okla. -- It’s been the hot button issue since the June floods. Some flooded counties will receive disaster relief. Others may not. Now officials from one of those counties are set to meet with FEMA to talk about damage to their area, and why they need assistance too.

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Construction to come on FM 1417

GRAYSON COUNTY, Tex. -- FM 1417 will see some much needed changes starting later this month. Construction workers are setting up barricades and signs on Thursday letting motorists know of the upcoming construction.

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Power returns to TAPS

Updated: 10:51 AM - SHERMAN, TEXAS -- TAPS has phone and Internet service once again, after losing it for nearly a full work day on Monday. Read More

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