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Report finds many vets homeless
ARDMORE, OK -- A shocking new report shows many veterans don't have a home to call their own. The New York Times reports almost a third of our American Veterans are homeless, and we're learning that report hits close to home in Texoma. Shelby Levins reports.
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Protesters surround Kingston gentleman’s club opening
KINGSTON, OK – Dozen local residents picketed the grand opening of a sexually oriented business on the east side of Kingston on Wednesday night.
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Arkansas accident claims life of Sherman native
TEXARKANA, AR -- A Sherman native was one of four people were killed Tuesday in a fiery tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 30. Authorities said a semi truck crashed into vehicles stopped in a construction zone, and set off an explosion.
Feeding Veterans: Local restaurant gives back
SHERMAN, TX -- Hundreds of veterans received a big showing of appreciation at a local restaurant Wednesday. Vets were offered free meals by the management and staff at Applebee's Grill on Texoma Parkway. The Sherman event was part of a nationwide program according to restaurant manager Tim Neal, who happens to be a veteran too.
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Veterans honored across Texoma
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.
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Dogs Find Homes at ARF House
GRAYSON COUNTY, TX-- On 12 acres of Grayson county countryside more than 300 dogs have gotten a second lease on life. The animal Rescue foundation, or ARF, is more than just a shelter for unwanted canines; it’s an oasis for dogs that were unwanted, miss-treated and sometimes, just thrown away.
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Record crowd pays tribute to veterans in Ardmore
ARDMORE, OK – It was a record turnout Wednesday morning for the Veterans Day celebration at the Veterans Center in Ardmore. The crowd gathered on the front lawn of to show their appreciation to those who went to war for us. Austin Wright has more.
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More swine flu vaccine arriving in Oklahoma
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma health officials say more swine flu vaccine is arriving, making more people eligible for vaccinations. The priority groups for the vaccination has been expanded to adults ages 19 to 24, all health-care workers and all caregivers of infants younger than 6 months.
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Durant man, 29, caught with meth, paraphernalia
DURANT, OK -- A suspected meth dealer was busted yesterday in Durant. Police say they initially got a call of a man who'd locked himself in a gas station bathroom claiming he needed the police.
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"Whats Right" - Remembering Veterans
We're continuing our “What's Right” in Texoma series, where we take time to spotlight the positive stories and share what people are doing right. Shelby Levins takes our special series us outside of texoma this time, to honor local fallen veterans.
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Thackerville and Fox School Bonds Fail
Tuesday was Election Day for two public schools asking their communities to pass school bonds. Thackerville and Fox were both pushing bond propositions, but neither measure achevied the super majority needed to pass.
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61-year-old man plays college football for Austin College
SHERMAN, TX - He's a full time student, father of four and the oldest player on Austin College's football team. At the age of 61, Tom Thompson is going into this Saturday's final game hoping to score one for the team.
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Texoma shelters need donations
DURANT OK--While several signs are pointing to an economy that's on the rebound, Unemployment is still a real problem for many in our area. Those without jobs are now turning to local food pantries to help with groceries, in record numbers.
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Durant PD adds 3 new units to fleet
DURANT, OK -- Durant police officers will be riding in safety and style, thanks to the addition of three new Chevrolet Tahoes to their patrol fleet.
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Texoma Veterans Day Events
We've compiled a list of Texoma Veterans Day events. If you have an event you'd like to see added to our list, email it to firstnews@kxii.com.
Hugo man ejects designated driver from vehicle
HUGO, OK -- A man suspected of drinking and driving was given a break by Hugo police until he threw his designated driver out of the vehicle.
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Sherman man arrested, over $600,000 seized in Detroit drug bust
DETROIT (AP) - Police and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents have seized about $662,000 in suspected drug money after a tip on narcotics activity at a Detroit motel. A Sherman, Texas, man has been arrested in the investigation.
Carter Co. Launches new Warning System
CARTER COUNTY -- Carter County Emergency Management is launching a new community information service. Other governmental organizations have already implemented mass messaging systems in our area, but Carter County says they're not paying a cent for Nixle.
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Woman, 60, bags giant buck in Grayson Co.
GRAYSON COUNTY, TX -- A Texoma grandmother says she bagged her biggest deer in Grayson County this weekend, and it may be one of the biggest ever killed in the area by a woman. Joyce Ooten, 60, used her bow to shoot this 19-point-buck over the weekend.
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First-time home buyers’ tax credit program extended
SHERMAN, TX -- The federal government is expanding a program designed to help first-time home buyers. The program that gives first-time home buyers an $8,000 tax credit has been extended until April of next year.
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Check presented to Fannin Co. Multipurpose Complex by USDA
BONHAM, TX -- USDA Rural Development helped the Fannin County Multipurpose Complex come full circle Monday. The agency presented the community facility with a $22,190 check to help pay for new tables for the event center.
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String of car vandalisms reported over weekend in Sherman
SHERMAN, TX -- Sherman Police say 20 incidents of criminal mischief around the city could end up with felony charges. Over the weekend, twenty reports were filed of vehicle windows being broken and shattered by what appears to be a BB gun.
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Motorcyclist injured in Denison accident
DENISON, TX -- A motorcycle accident Monday afternoon in east Denison left one man injured. Denison Police say that a man riding a motorcycle was headed south on Austin Ave. at Coffin when he failed to yield to the stop light at the intersection.
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Former Pottsboro coach indicted for improper relationship with student
GRAYSON COUNTY, TX -- A former Pottsboro coach and teacher has been indicted for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student. The Grayson County District Attorney's office says 31-year old Ryan Tate was officially charged with the second degree felony of improper relationship between an educator and a student.
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1 killed in Love Co. accident
LOVE COUNTY, OK -- One man is dead in Love County after a car accident on Interstate 35 near mile marker 14 on Sunday. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says 73-year-old Dale Bannister was traveling northbound in a 2008 Chrysler when he ran off the road and struck a guard rail.
KXII (Ch. 12), Fox Texoma (Ch. 13) to launch on DirecTV on Nov. 18
We told you last month that KXII viewers would soon be able to see us on DirecTV. That day is just around the corner. KXII and FOX Texoma will be broadcast on DirecTV starting on November 18th. The company tells us KXII will be on Channel 12, and you can see Fox Texoma on Channel 13.
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Denison playoff tickets on sale
DENISON, TX -- Tickets to the upcoming bi-district Denison Yellow Jacket playoff game against Richardson’s J.J. Pearce High School are available at the Denison ISD Administration Building.
Victims' names released in Fannin County plane crash
Bonham, TX--The Fannin County Sheriff's office tells KXII two people are dead after a plane crash just north of Bonham Saturday morning. Texas DPS says 59-year old Linda Wingo, of Leonard, TX and 57-year old William Pearson died at the scene.
U.S.M.C. 234th Birthday Ball
Denison, TX - The U-S Marine Corps celebrated their 234th birthday tonight with their annual ball. And along with the festivities, they were also organizing their Toys for Tots drive.
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Veterans ceremony remembers Ft. Hood
Bonham - Warrior stadium in Bonham was filled with students, civilians and veterans, but what is normally a ceremony to honor those who have served our country also became a time to remember the victim's of Thursday’s shootings.
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Statewide effort to blitz H1N1 set for Saturday in Oklahoma
ARDMORE, OK -- The full court press is on for health officials this weekend. They're trying to get H1N1 vaccinations to as many people as they can by holding what health officials have deemed the H1N1 Blitz. Austin Wright has more.
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Glow Fest takes to the skies in Anna
ANNA, TX -- There will be some larger than life aircraft in the skies over Anna this weekend. Josh Stevenson files this report on the goings on at the Anna Glow Fest Friday morning.
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Safe Family - Burn Prevention
Each year Americans are seriously injured by burns... Especially at home.
"What's Right" - 12 yr old wins Good Deed contest
KINGSTON -- We're continuing our “What's Right” in Texoma series, where we take time to spotlight the positive stories and share what people are doing right. Shelby Levins takes us to Kingston for the conclusion of a local Good Deed Contest.
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Rare train rolls through Texoma
Denison, TX - The nationwide group Operation Lifesaver came through Texoma Thursday morning by rail, on one of the only passenger trains ever to take the tracks in this area. But even with all the nostalgia, this was no ordinary train ride.
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Shooter in Fort Hood rampage still alive
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - A U.S. Army spokesman says the Fort Hood shootings suspect is alive and was not killed by authorities responding to the attack. Lt. Gen. Bob Cone also says the death toll from the attack remains 12 after another victim died.
Local Lawmakers React to Senior Citizens Program cuts
The Department of Human Services has cut millions of dollars from the senior citizen nutrition program. These DHS cuts are translating into the closure of seven senior citizen centers in our area run by the Southern Oklahoma Development Association.
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Sherman Police asking for help identifying suspect
SHERMAN, TX -- Sherman Police are asking for your help tonight to identify a possible credit card thief. Officers say the person in this surveillance video is using a debit card stolen from a Sherman woman on October 22nd.
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Marietta man, 48, seriously injured in Johnston Co. crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY, OK -- One man was taken to an Oklahoma City Hospital with critical injuries after a one car accident just east of Mannsville.
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Car plows into Sherman business
SHERMAN, TX -- A car plowed into a building Wednesday afternoon leaving heavy damage, but no serious injuries.
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Stimulus money helps local weatherization funds
Federal Stimulus dollars are finally starting to make their way into Texoma and being put to work for area residents. The Federal Government awarded TCOG $5.8 million in weatherization funds to help more low income families make their homes more energy efficient.
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Ardmore Airport gets new equipment
ARDMORE, OK -- Ardmore Airpark firefighters are training to operate some brand new equipment. Airport officials say their new fire truck will not only increase safety at the Ardmore Municipal Airport, but also help boost business.
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Woman accused of drugging, raping teen boys in Carter Co.
CARTER COUNTY, OK -- A 37-year-old woman is behind bars this evening accused of raping two teenage boys. The Healdton Police Chief tells us Diana Kay Mills was arrested last night at the police station after she voluntarily came in for an interview.
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Limited number of tickets to go on sale Friday night before Battle of the Axe
DENISON, TX -- There's still hope for those out there who don't have tickets to this year's Battle of the Axe Friday night.
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Sam’s Club unveils new store look in Sherman
SHERMAN, TX -- The Sam’s Club in Sherman celebrated the completion of the store remodeling project Wednesday morning.
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Lecture hopes to answer: What is Social Media?
ARDMORE --- Social media is a hot buzz word across the nation, but Tuesday night one expert helped local residents and businesses harness the power of social media with "The Keys to Effective Social Media Engagement" lecture. Shelby Levins reports.
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3 taken to hospital after accident involving Tom Bean ISD school bus
LUELLA, TX -- Three children were taken to the hospital this afternoon after a school bus and passenger car collided near Tom Bean as the bus was dropping kids off after school. Josh Stevenson has more.
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2 arrested in Love Co. after high speed chase
LOVE COUNTY, OK -- A late night high-speed chase across Texoma turned into an overnight man hunt in Love County and landed two men behind bars.
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Voter turnout low in Grayson Co.
There were no long lines at this year's polling sites - no picketers or signs out front. This year's Election Day had a slim turnout, with the state of Texas predicting only 5% of registered voters to hit the polls.
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OHP Troopers recognized in Ada
ADA, OK -- On Tuesday the Oklahoma Highway Patrol presented service awards at the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) Facility in Ada. The awards are recognition of troopers that demonstrated an excellent work ethic during the course of patrolling the highways of Oklahoma.

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Deer Attacks Love Co. Woman 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:12 PM 11/20/09 - LOVE COUNTY – It’s an animal attack Love County authorities call shocking – a buck charges and injures a woman in Enville, in her own backyard. Shelby Levins brings us the story - but a warning, the video in this story may be disturbing to some. (Full Story)
Mom pleads for justice in son's mysterious death Last Updated: 10:48 PM 11/20/09 - CLAYTON, OK - A teenage boy went missing eight years ago in Pushmataha county, his remains discovered in the Kiamichi foot hills just miles from his home years later. His mother continues to plead for justice and closure in the mysterious death of her oldest son. (Full Story)
What's Right - Girl Inspires Others to Donate 5 Comments Last Updated: 9:18 AM 11/20/09 - TISHOMINGO -- The holiday season is also the season of giving, but one Tishomingo teen isn't asking for material gifts. She's asking people to donate blood at the Tishomingo High School's blood drive on Friday. Shelby Levins bring us this young girl's inspiring story as part of our special "Whats Right" series. (Full Story)
Holiday hiring could lead to long-term job 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:17 AM 11/20/09 - SHERMAN, TX - With unemployment still plaguing the country, temporary jobs could be more than a seasonal position. Maddie Garrett explains how you could turn part-time into full-time (Full Story)
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