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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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Robbery suspect remains at large in Denison
DENISON, TX -- The man who robbed a Denison convenience store late Thursday night remains on the loose Friday. Denison Police say just before 10:30 p.m. a man walked into the One Stop Convenience store in the 2600 block of Loy Lake Road with a handgun demanding money.
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Local country music band named finalist in CMT contest
CARTER COUNTY, OK -- A local band here in Texoma is now a finalist in a Country Music Television contest. It's an online competition where you get to determine who stays and who goes. Katrina Gutierrez has more.
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Drag Race Day at North Texas Regional Airport
DENISON, TX -- The North Texas Regional Airport played host to a special event Friday afternoon, and while there were no wings involved, participants of today's 'Run What You Brung' Drag Race were really flying. Josh Stevenson has the story.
Newspaper publisher issues apology for raunchy ad's appearance
POTTSBORO, TX -- On Tuesday we told you about a profanity-laced advertisement that appeared in last week's edition of the Pottsboro Press, a weekly community newspaper that bills itself as 'the conservative voice of Grayson." Today publisher Frank Alvarez confirms that an apology for the raunchy ad's appearance was printed in this week's edition.
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Calera residents say flooding could be avoided
BRYAN COUNTY, OK -- Wednesday’s heavy rainfall shut down many roads across Texoma, but some residents in Bryan County say the flooding in their neighborhood could have been avoided.
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Trenton Tribune turns 100
TRENTON TX-- In an age where the internet can be accessed through smart phones, from anywhere at any time A small town newspaper has continued to operate, swimming against the tide of technology, informing Fannin County residents of the news and events around them; just as they have since 1909.
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Thackerville aims to pass school bond for second time this year
THACKERVILLE, OK -- For the second time this year voters in Thackerville are being asked to pass a multi-million dollar school bond. Now school officials are hoping they will get the funding they say they desperately need. Austin Wright has more.
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Recycling forum held in Ardmore
ARDMORE, OK-- City officials were talking trash Thursday at the convention center. Norma Lynne Paschall of the Ardmore Beautification Council says a recycling forum was held to discuss ideas on developing more recycling programs for residents.
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Over 500 H1N1 vaccines given in Bryan County
BRYAN COUNTY, OK -- The CDC reports that H1N1 infections are now widespread in 41 states. While the H1N1 vaccine is now available, local health departments are working to make sure those most at risk are getting the shots first. Josh Stevenson was at the Bryan County Health Department as they gave out over 500 vaccinations Thursday.
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Funeral services set, suspect arraigned in Bryan Co. child’s murder
DURANT, OK – The Sherman man accused of murdering an 11-year old Cartwright girl is being held without bond in the Bryan County Jail. Funeral services for Dakota Hughes will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cartwright.
US military releases Iraq clinic shooting report
BAGHDAD - A U.S. military investigation into an incident earlier this year in which a Sherman soldier seeking counseling killed five troops says that security at mental health facilities in Iraq can be improved.
Water rescue in Whitesboro
WHITESBORO, TX -- A woman rescued from her vehicle Wednesday night in Whitesboro, as flood waters trapped her in her car. It happened at Business 377 and Parker Road around 9:00 p.m.
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Prison Ministry helps area inmates
A Sherman program founded 12 years ago to help inmates in area prisons is busier than ever before.
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Accused murderer extradited to Bryan County
DURANT, OK -- The Texas man charged with the murder of an 11-year-old Cartwright girl has now been extradited to Bryan County. Jason Belew has been in Custody since Sunday afternoon. Since he was arrested in Grayson County and had outstanding warrants, those matters had to be cleared up before Belew could be returned to Oklahoma.
H1N1 contributed to child’s death, Carter Co. health officials say
ARDMORE, OK -- The Carter County Health Department is confirming the death of a child due to H1N1 complications. However there is still no confirmation whether that child was an Ardmore student, but Ardmore Schools did send out a press release today regarding the district's procedures to monitor and inhibit the spread of illness.
Bryan Co. to hold H1N1 vaccination clinic Thursday
BRYAN COUNTY, OK -- Bryan County has received about 600 doses of the influenza A--or H-1-N-1--vaccine.
4 arrested on drug charges in Durant
DURANT, OK -- Four men were arrested early this morning on drug charges in Durant. Durant Police say they responded to noise complaint at the Shadybrook Apartments on North Seventh just after midnight. When the door opened, police could smell burning marijuana. Upon search of the apartment officers found cocaine, marijuana, and paraphernalia.
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Semi careens off U.S. 82
OAKRIDGE, TX -- A semi truck loses control, careening off a major highway, onto private property in Oakridge Tuesday night, just after 6:30 p.m.
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Profanity-laced newspaper ad appears in Pottsboro publication
POTTSBORO, TX -- Pottsboro Press Publisher Frank Alvarez told KXII on the phone the printing of an ad in the newspaper was a mistake. The ad printed at the bottom of page P5 is supposed to be an anti-drug public service announcement, but contains several profanities. The 'S' and 'F' words are printed more than once in the ad.
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Could H1N1 be to blame for a Ardmore student's death?
ARDMORE, OK -- The H1N1 Virus has been confirmed throughout many communities, but Tuesday night many Ardmore parents called KXII-TV concerned that an elementary school student may have died from complications to the H1N1 Virus and bacterial meningitis.
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A man, 3 mules, 2 dogs, a donkey and his wagon
MADILL, OK -- It's not every day you see a mule-drawn wagon with three mules, a donkey and two dogs accompanying it, especially traveling down city streets. Katrina Gutierrez has more on the man behind this unusual caravan that’s passing through southern Oklahoma this week.
New Sirens in Bryan County
DURANT, OK -- When dangerous storms approach, information about where and when the storm will strike can be found in several places. However, getting a warning to someone who may already be asleep, or have their phone turned off can be more difficult. That's why Bryan County is installing 23 new sirens that can be heard from over a mile away.
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Former Wilson cop pleads guilty to indecency with a child
CARTER COUNTY, OK -- A former Wilson police officer is headed to prison for indecent acts with a child. James Williams pleaded guilty Monday to lewd or indecent acts with a child under 16.
Kingston teen killed in wreck
KINGSTON, OK – A Kingston High School student is dead and another is injured after an accident in Marshall County at the intersection of Muncrief and Highway 70-B early Tuesday morning.
Rock hauler turns over on U.S. 75 in Sherman
SHERMAN, TX -- An accident involving a rock hauler semi kept crews busy much of Tuesday morning in Sherman. Police tell us around 8:30 Tuesday morning a rock hauler was exiting southbound U.S. Highway 75 at Travis Street when he had a mechanical failure. That caused the weight to shift, making the trailer roll over and spilling its payload.
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Benefit dinner for injured Durant police officer
DURANT, OK -- Friends, family, and co-workers have organized a benefit dinner tonight for a Durant police officer seriously injured in a pursuit last month. Back on September 26th, Officer Justin Blackshear was trying to catch up on a pursuit when he lost control of his cruiser and struck a tree.
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Love County Proposes E-911 Election
Love County -- Recently Marshall County residents voted to update their 911 call system. Now Love County leaders are proposing a similar overhaul for its outdated 911 system with an upcoming election. Shelby Levins explains.
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Girl’s murder leaves Bryan Co. community in shock
CARTWRIGHT, OK -- A crime over the weekend leaves a community stunned and a family grieving for a murdered 11-year-old girl. Authorities say one of the worst parts of this crime is that the suspect, 34-year-old Jason Belew, is someone Dakota Hughes may have trusted.
New technology will soon allow cancer patients to be treated closer to home in Ada
ADA, OK -- New radiation technology will soon be available to patients at the Cancer Treatment Center in Ada. Both Valley View Hospital administrators and patients say they are excited to see it in action in 2010.
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1 dead, U.S. 377 shut down after fiery accident near Madill
MARSHALL COUNTY, OK -- A major highway in Marshall County was shut down for about 5 hours Monday, after a fiery collision between a semi and a car left a Denton, Texas woman dead.
Sherman man, 34, charged with murder of 11-year-old Bryan Co. girl
CARTWRIGHT, OK--The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says an 11-year old girl was found dead near her Cartwright home early Sunday morning. Now a 34-year-old Sherman man is in the Grayson County Jail awaiting extradition back to Bryan County where he faces charges for the murder of the girl.
Haslacker trial pushed back again in Carter Co.
ARDMORE, OK -- A Carter County man accused of first degree manslaughter did not stand trial Monday as originally scheduled. Christopher Haslacker, 30, of Healdton, is accused of beating his then-girlfriend, Connie Griffith, to death back in August of 2008.
Healdton welcomes new police chief
HEALDTON, OK -- Healdton police officers welcomed a brand new chief this week. Arriving in one of the station's brand new patrol cars, newly appointed police chief Guss Handke reported to work Friday afternoon for one of his first days on the job.
Oklahoma to receive more of H1N1 vaccine
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma Department of Health is announcing the Sooner State will be receiving more than 65,000 additional doses of the H1N1 vaccine.
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Homecoming festivities underway at Austin College
SHERMAN, TX -- It’s homecoming at Austin College this weekend in Sherman. If you plan on heading out to Austin College and would like more information, or a full list of events, check the link on this story.
Traffic stop becomes major cocaine bust for Carter Co. Sheriff’s Deputies
CARTER COUNTY, OK -- A routine traffic stop by Carter County Sheriff's Deputies turned into a drug bust when authorities find more than two pounds of cocaine.
Carter County stabbing suspects caught in Texas
HILLSBORO, TX -- Four people believed to be responsible for a Carter County stabbing Thursday are jailed in Texas tonight on unrelated drug charges. The Carter County Sheriff's office says Kelly Ray Thomason, Kimberley Kay Richardson, and Justin Paul Walker, and another woman, Heather Hicks, are being held in the Hillsboro jail tonight.
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Ardmore Leadership Program brings community, city leaders together
ARDMORE, OK -- It's a program designed to bring community members together and help develop leadership skills. On Friday the group got to take a closer look at city government.
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Free mammograms given in Denison
DENISON, TX -- October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Grayson County Health Department is doing its part to help women maintain their health. All throughout Friday, they gave out free mammograms with help from the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
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Friday Night Blitz Scoreboard - October 17, 2009
High schools across Oklahoma played football a night early, and Texas teams are playing Friday night. A rundown of contests across the region and final scores are available here.
Don't want the flu? Don't touch your face
DENISON, TX -- The Grayson County Health Department has only received a limited supply of the H1N1 vaccine so far. So health officials say while they wait for more doses, people need to take their own precautions, such as keeping your hands away from your face.
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Holiday shoppers can “Wrap It Up Early” in Durant
DURANT, OK – While Halloween is the holiday just a few days away, stores are breaking out those Christmas decorations. The Durant Chamber of Commerce and Durant Main Street want to help customers get an early start on their holiday shopping and help local business in the process. Josh Stevenson has all the details on the 'Wrap It Up Early' program.
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TMC using new technology to find kidney stones, tumors
DENISON, TX -- Texoma Medical Center's Urology Department is using new digital technology for endoscopy procedures. It's a new, tiny digital camera that is much smaller than traditional scopes that makes finding kidney stones and tumors much easier.
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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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