Garrett Stringfellow
Reporter
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Garrett Stringfellow is a 2022 graduate from the University of North Texas in Denton. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and received his bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, a minor in Sociology, and a certificate in Sports Journalism.
During his time at the University of North Texas, he volunteered with the University’s student-run news station, North Texas Television (ntTV) as a sports anchor on the nightly news. He also interned at the University's student-run newspaper, the NT Daily as a sports reporter. He joined the News 12 team as a reporter in June 2023.
Garrett Stringfellow graduated from Bells High School and is excited to be back home serving the Texoma community. He can be contacted at garrett.stringfellow@kxii.com
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Thursday was North Texas Giving Day, an annual event organized by the Communities Foundation of Texas designed to empower every person to give back to their community by supporting local nonprofits and causes they care about.
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On Tuesday, the Howe City Council voted to confirm Monte Walker as acting and interim city administrator.
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At Tuesday’s meeting, the Howe City Council approved an ordinance to create a full-time fire department.
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Denison welcomed home a national hero and Denison native, honoring the actions he took to save over 150 people.
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On Saturday, Lucy Kidd-Key Park in Sherman is going to be filled to the brim with live music, awesome vendors, great food, and all of the best art Sherman has to offer.
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At Tuesday’s meeting, the Durant City Council approved some changes to the construction on University Blvd., including over $300,000 in spending and another deadline extension.
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Kidd-Key Park was the place to be on Saturday as Sherman hosted it’s annual Hispanic Heritage Festival.
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House Bill 900 would require school library vendors to rate all their books and materials for appropriateness based on the presence of sex depictions or references before selling them to schools.
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For some, too many cats may sound like a dream come true. For the Denison Animal Welfare Group, it’s become a serious issue.
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It was an emotional day at the Sherman Police Department as they gave K9 Jaeger a hero’s send-off after four years of dedicated service.
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Oklahoma State Schools Superintendent Ryan Walters announced on Tuesday that the Oklahoma State Department of Education has launched an ongoing partnership with PragerU Kids.
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At Tuesday’s meeting, the Sherman City Council approved a request to allow the sale of alcohol at Veteran’s Field during minor league baseball games.
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Judge Newt Cunningham announced at Tuesday’s commissioner’s court meeting the need for more fire watch volunteers.
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In July, Sherman Police K9 Vulp was being handled by a veterinarian technician at Texoma Veterinary Hospital when police say a “bite incident” occurred.
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Sherman ISD Athletic Director Jeff Cordell has been working to make sure accommodations have been made to keep everyone safe.
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Aaron Bucy has been a small business owner and entrepreneur for the past 8 years. Now, he’s the Sherman Symphony Orchestra Association’s first-ever full time executive director.
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On Saturday, Nichele Wells unveiled her new art hub for the first time, inviting art enthusiasts and curious citizens alike to come take in the vibrant colors and intricate designs of local artists.
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Last December, a tornado tore through Blue Ridge, dealing serious damage to a lot of the town, including the football field and fieldhouse.
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From Hunter Biden, to the Trump indictments, all the way to our nation’s dwindling social security reserve, Congressman Pat Fallon addressed several hot topics at his town hall on Wednesday night.
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Whether from just down the road or the next state over, people from all over Texoma came out on Friday night to see Ada’s own Blake Shelton perform live at his Ole Red Doghouse in Tishomingo.
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Sherman ISD and Goodwill of Northeast Texas made a splash with their back-to-school bash on Saturday.
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11 people were arrested in connection with a June cockfighting bust in Carter County. One of the men arrested in the bust is Chance Campo, a district leader with the Oklahoma Gamefowl Commission.
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Police in Ardmore are on the hunt Wednesday night for a man wanted for burglary who eluded them first from a car then from inside a house he barricaded himself inside.
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Jacob Ainsworth's girlfriend Kay Head was cleaning out his truck when she accidentally left her boyfriend's backpack behind.
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Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity came out early on Saturday to help raise the first walls on single mother Michelle Burgos’ new home.
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For the 5th time in 5 years, Mega Millions has topped a billion. Previous winners have come from different states, but Texas has yet to have a billion dollar jackpot winner in Powerball or Mega Millions.
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The Dallas Street Choir provided the soundtrack for the evening affair, Grand Central Station’s annual Night of Grace and Gratitude. Grand Central Station is a nonprofit in Sherman that focuses on delivering hot, nutritious meals for anyone in need.
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Texoma is in the midst of one of the hottest stretches in recent memory, and residents are trying their best to survive the dog days of summer.Whether it’s a splash in the pool, a day in the theater, or even staying inside and cranking the air conditioning, there are plenty of ways to beat the heat.
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Local farmer and rancher Ben Wible hasn’t been impacted by the heat, at least not as much as he was last season’s rainfall.
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To celebrate the end of their summer reading program, the Sherman Public Library brought the colors and characters of Candy Land to life for kids to fulfill their dreams of making their journey to King Kandy’s castle.
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Just like a scene from the movie: Barbie meets the real world. This time in downtown Denison. On Friday night, Denison’s Katy Depot got into the Barbie spirit with it’s very own Barbie dream night.
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The Durant City Utilities Authority held a special meeting on Thursday night to talk about buying extra trash trucks.Phillip Hightower is the Public Works Director for the city of Durant and he said that the trucks were needed because several trucks are currently out of commission.
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Chris Romain and Split Window Studios just couldn’t contain their excitement to open their brand new podcasting space to the public.
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The Roosevelt Bridge on Highway 70 has stood over Lake Texoma since 1942. On Tuesday night, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation asked the public what they thought should be done with the bridge.
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The Denison 6U softball team held a car wash on Saturday to help raise money for their trip to Louisiana for the Dixie Softball World Series.
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Marine Sergeant Quentin Hamilton’s service in Afghanistan left him severely injured when he stepped on a 10-pound IED that exploded underneath him. Now, Hamilton and his family are getting a new home that has been specially designed with over 40 unique adaptations to make life easier for injured veterans.
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The Pottsboro 8 and under all-star baseball team is heading to Mississippi to represent Texas at the Dixie World Series.
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The main attraction for the night was none other than Texas’ own country music legend Pat Green.
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Wesley Webster is a special kid. He is epileptic, autistic, and has cerebral palsy, but his mom Charlotta says that more than anything he is strong.
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On Saturday afternoon, King’s Trail Cowboy Church in Whitewright learned the ins and outs of being ready for the worst. Gun safety experts Protect His House hosted a training seminar teaching members to prepare, respond, save lives, and survive during an active shooter event.
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Residents of Sherman filled city hall on Tuesday night to make their voices heard on three temporary concrete batch plants.
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Sherman Police responded to a crash at the 1800 block of Loy Lake Road on Friday afternoon involving a car and a motorcycle that resulted in the motorcyclist being seriously injured.According to police, 33-year-old Cody Kuntz and 26-year-old Daniel Blakley were previously involved in a disturbance which led to a road rage incident between them.
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For the last 20 years, Jaco Booyens has been fighting to stop sex trafficking across the globe, but now he’s bringing the fight to Texas.
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Boy Scout Troop 618 was one of the oldest boy scout troops in Oklahoma until it was disbanded in 2020 due to the pandemic. Now, it’s coming back.
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Now that Durant has an interim city manager in place, the city is starting to talk about the process of finding a new one. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, the council discussed some of the different options for searching for a permanent city manager.
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On Saturday, the Durant Animal Shelter teamed up with PetSense to try to find some pets a new home.
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Co-owners Ben Watson and Simon Keizer only started working on the Texoma Football Club about 9 months ago, but they’re already helping bring the sport of soccer to the local community.
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Sherman ISD is accelerating the construction of its new multipurpose stadium at Sherman High School by about 3 years.
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Tuesday’s 4th of July celebrations across north Texas featured firework shows in Ada, Bonham, Durant, Gunter, Kingston, and more.
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The city of Bonham hosted their 46th annual Lights Over Lake Bonham Independence Day celebration and firework show on Tuesday.
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