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Hot Dogs Help Raise Money for Family of Baby Born with Cancer

Shannon McConathy — Thu, 31 May 2012 21:00:00 EDT

ARDMORE, OK – Serving a quick, inexpensive lunch seems like a little thing, but when you multiply it by a couple hundred, the numbers add up to help a family who needs it. Toni and Ruben Garcia have had

Initial Hearing Held in Case of Pregnant Woman Run Over

Shannon McConathy — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:52:00 EDT

ARDMORE, OK -- The woman accused of running over a pregnant woman and killing her unborn baby had an initial hearing in court Thursday. Veronica Jaramillo was charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon in the April 28 incident.

Top Ten Criminal Arrested

Drew Hunnicutt — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:45:00 EDT

Andrew Michael McArter, 29, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive, is in custody today after his arrest in Rockwall County. Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division Agents and officers with the U.S. Marshals Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force surrounded the truck he was riding in as he arrived at a residence in Rockwall.

Collapsing Denison Building Mired In Lawsuits

Alex Belser — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:36:00 EDT

DENISON, TX -- The future of an historic building here remains clouded with uncertainty, some two years after it started toppling down. Neighbors say the condition of the building, which houses a shuttered

Texas Voting Results

Drew Hunnicutt — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:09:00 EDT

Election Results, Texas Primary:

Grayson County Sheriff Race Heads For Runoff

Alex Belser — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:33:00 EDT

SHERMAN, TX -- The sheriff's race in Grayson County will continue for two more months. Sheriff Keith Gary will face County Commissioner Johnny Waldrip in a runoff.

Lack of rain means potential drought in Oklahoma

Will Hogan — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:51:00 EDT

ARDMORE, OK – The National Weather Service predicts that if more rain doesn't come to the southern Oklahoma area, another drought is likely this summer.

Man drives wrong way down I-35

Will Hogan — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:45:00 EDT

MARIETTA, OK – A man Oklahoma Highway Patrol described as "delirious" was found driving south in the north-bound lanes of I-35.

Coworkers Remember Robbie Brooks

Shannon McConathy — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:51:00 EDT

ARDMORE, OK -- Flags blew strong from the top of their poles Tuesday at the Noble Foundation, but the banner bearing the campus's name hung still from half mast. The flag was lowered in memory of Robbie Brooks.

Grayson County Voters Confused about Polling Sites

Ashley Prchal — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:05:00 EDT

GRAYSON COUNTY, TX -- After a long delay it's finally Texas' Primary Election, but it wasn't smooth sailing for all polling sites. Voters arrived at the Grayson County Courthouse and were turned away.

Grayson Co. Pilot Flies In D.C. Ceremony

Alex Belser — Mon, 28 May 2012 23:51:00 EDT

WHITEWRIGHT, TX -- A pilot from Grayson County helped the president salute Vietnam veterans in Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama looked up as he heard the plane approaching on Monday afternoon.

Ardmore Veterans Center Honors Fallen Soldiers

Shannon McConathy — Mon, 28 May 2012 19:10:00 EDT

ARDMORE, OK – Monday morning at the Ardmore branch of the Oklahoma Veterans Center, a 21 gun salute sounded, followed by the sound of a single trumpet.

Hundreds Flock to Denison Main Street for Holiday Parade

Ashley Prchal — Mon, 28 May 2012 18:30:00 EDT

DENISON, TX -- Hundreds of people arrived early to make sure they had the perfect spot to watch Monday's Memorial Day parade drive down Denison's Main Street.

TEXOMA HONORS THOSE FALLEN IN MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

Cathy Evans — Mon, 28 May 2012 18:23:00 EDT

DENISON, TX -- Memorial day; for some it's a holiday, no school or work. For others it's a day to remember.

Summer Program Relies on Taste of Texoma for Funding

Ashley Prchal — Mon, 28 May 2012 18:19:00 EDT

DENISON, TX -- For the 16th year in a row, local restaurants and vendors have donated their time to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Denison, through Taste of Texoma.

Oklahoma Free Fishing Weekend June 2nd & 3rd

Drew Hunnicutt — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:32:00 EDT

Oklahoma anglers can fish for free during Free Fishing Days June 2-3 - good timing considering the weekly fishing report from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation indicates fishing season is in full swing.

Ardmore woman killed at Lake Murray boating accident

Will Hogan — Sun, 27 May 2012 23:40:00 EDT

ARDMORE, OK – Fifty-two year old Robbie Brooks was killed Saturday night after being thrown to the water in a boat collision.

Sherman Pool Ready For Busy Weekend

Alex Belser — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:56:00 EDT

SHERMAN, TX -- Employees at the only city pool here were getting ready for their biggest weekend of the year, while kids at another park were already splashing around.

Denison Man Protests Building Demolition

Alex Belser — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:45:00 EDT

DENISON, TX -- The city is increasing its efforts to tear down dilapidated and abandoned buildings, but one owner says he is not ready to let his building go. "I put over $100,000 in it, and I've paid

Lake Murray Park a popular destination Memorial Day

Will Hogan — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:47:00 EDT

LAKE MURRAY PARK, OK – People are coming in from all over the state to Lake Murray Memorial Day weekend.

I-35 Traffic problematic for Memorial Day Weekend plans

Will Hogan — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:41:00 EDT

ARDMORE, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says that traffic could be bad on I-35 during Memorial Day weekend.

Fire Safety Tips for the Holiday Weekend

Ashley Prchal — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:07:00 EDT

GRAYSON COUNTY, TX -- Memorial Day weekend events are kicking off across the nation. Here in Texoma a favorite past time for the three day weekend, is camping. But if you're not careful, fun in the sun could turn dangerous quickly.

Missing Elderly Woman Found

Drew Hunnicutt — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:07:00 EDT

UPDATE - Sherman Police found Brenda Smith wandering on the south side of the sewage treatment plan south of Sherman. She was unhurt, and returned safely to home.

SHERMAN, TX -- Sherman Police need your help finding a missing elderly woman who may be suffering from Alzheimer.