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Gober man found guilty of Fannin Co. murder
BONHAM, TX -- A Gober, Texas, man has been convicted of the 2008 murder of a 22-year-old Greenville man. The Fannin County District Attorney's Office says it took a jury less than thirty minutes Tuesday to find twenty-year-old Bo Bailey Harris guilty of stabbing William Ian Adams to death.
Johnston Co. residents upset over proposed OG&E line
TISHOMINGO, OK -- Oklahoma Gas & Electric is working to build a new electrical transmission line through Southern Oklahoma, but some local residents in the Tishomingo area are fighting the proposed plan. Shelby Levins attended a public meeting Monday night in Tishomingo and has this report.
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Ballot breakdown for Election day
Tuesday's Election Day could also mean sweeping changes statewide. There are 11 new amendments to the Texas Constitution that made it onto the ballot. Maddie Garrett takes a closer look at those proposals and what they mean for Texas residents.
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Axe tickets hard to find
DENISON TX-- While it hasn't always been called the Battle of the Ax, Young men from Sherman and Denison have been battling it out on the football field since at least 1906; a time when less than 10% of Americans owned a telephone, and Oklahoma wasn't yet a state. While times have changed, the rivalry remains.
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Antlers man sentenced for role in counterfeiting scheme
MUSKOGEE, OK -- An Antlers man has been sentenced for his role in a counterfeiting scheme. This is a prior mug shot of now 22-year-old Jacob Dean Miller.
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2 injured in Denison head-on collision
DENISON, TX -- Traffic on South Armstrong Avenue in Denison detoured Monday morning after a head-on collision.
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Woman arrested for public intoxication in Durant
DURANT, OK -- A woman was arrested Sunday in Durant for being behind the wheel while intoxicated, but she wasn't driving. Instead Durant police officers discovered 26-year-old Natasha Frazier passed out with her head on the steering wheel.
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BBQ Texoma: Smokey D's Bar-B-Que
There's no doubt barbecue is a part of the way of life in north Texas and southern Oklahoma, so all this month on First News at Six we're taking a special inside look at some of the unique people and places that bring the true spirit of southern culture alive Our first trip is to Knollwood, Texas. Here's Daniel Armbruster.
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Election Day on proposed Texas Constitutional amendments set for Tuesday
AUSTIN, TX -- Eleven proposed constitutional amendments go before Texas voters in tomorrow's election. These amendments address various issues including state funding for veterans hospitals in Texas, establishing additional tier-one public universities, and property appraisal issues -- a controversial topic in Grayson County.
Teen escapes house fire
A high school senior was dead asleep Sunday morning when the smoke coming from behind her bed woke her up with coughing. She escaped the flames but her family's home is left charred and ruined.
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Fright Fest highlight of the weekend
Halloween trick-or-treaters are probably counting their candy hauls by now. But earlier this weekend families were out in the thousands to celebrate on Sherman's Municipal lawn.
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Aquitted man accused of animal abuse speaks out
A man acquitted of animal cruelty speaks out tonight with his version of what happened. Antonio Ray is a free man tonight after being tried for the dragging death of his pit bull last march. Friday he and his attorney tell their side of the story to our own Austin Wright.
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Halloween safety tips
Ardmore, OK - Halloween festivities have started across Texoma, from community festivals to haunted houses. With all the fun afoot, law enforcement wants to make sure you have a safe night.
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Oklahoma Tax Commission Offices in Ardmore close
ARDMORE, OK -- The Oklahoma Tax Commission offices in Ardmore are now officially closed.
New business, jobs coming soon to Atoka
ATOKA, OK -- A new company could be coming to Atoka in the near future and bringing more than 40 new jobs with it. Josh Stevenson has the details.
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2 arrested, Torah still missing in Sherman synagogue burglary
SHERMAN, TX -- Two men are in jail accused of stealing a sacred document worth thousands of dollars. Sherman Police are closer to finding a local synagogue's Torah that was stolen last week. Maddie Garrett reports live from the Temple Beth Emeth with an update on the recent arrests.
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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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Defendant found not guilty in Ardmore animal cruelty trial
ARDMORE, OK -- The Ardmore man accused in the dragging death of a pit bull dog was found not guilty Thursday in Carter County. Antonio Ray was arrested last March after officials say he was dragging a dog behind him while riding his bike down a residential road.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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“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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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.
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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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