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Tornado touches down in Lamar County
Tornado touches down in Lamar County

The tornado was only on the ground for a brief time on Wednesday evening.

A funnel cloud was photographed near Sumner in Lamar County, Texas, on May 8, 2024.

Uncertainty after disaster at Marietta's biggest employer
Uncertainty after disaster at Marietta's biggest employer

The Dollar Tree Distribution Center in Marietta was hit hard by the April 27, 2024 tornado.

Federal help for businesses in Oklahoma disaster zone

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Federal help for businesses in Oklahoma disaster zone

The Small Business Administration now has offices in Murray and Love counties to provide tornado recovery assistance.

Roosevelt Bridge reopens after accident

This 18-wheeler crashed on the Roosevelt Bridge on May 8, 2024.

Roosevelt Bridge reopens after accident

For much of the day, motorists had to find alternate routes after an 18-wheeler crashed and blocked the crucial span over Lake Texoma.

Caney High School standout chooses military career

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Caney High School standout chooses military career

Leah Smith has embodied the spirit of courage as she prepares to enlist in the US Air Force after graduation.

Texoma school districts changing plans for transfer students

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Texoma school districts changing plans for transfer students

Transfer students often attend schools for a specific course of study, more extracurricular opportunities, or are new to an area. 

Swarm of Sherman car break-ins investigated

Swarm of Sherman car break-ins investigated

There have been at least 20 reports of vehicle burglaries in Sherman this week.

First 90° day of the year in Sherman

First 90° day of the year in Sherman

The heat won't last long, though.

Durant Public Schools names new superintendent

Durant Public Schools Superintendent Mark Moring.

Durant Public Schools names new superintendent

Mark Moring will be leaving Davis Public Schools to lead a district with four times as many students.

Pedestrian struck and killed on McCurtain County highway

Pedestrian struck and killed on McCurtain County highway

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the victim, identified as Stormie Lane, was attempting to cross State Highway 3 shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday.

Family farmers rebuild crop after tornado damage

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Family farmers rebuild crop after tornado damage

"It doesn't feel good, but you're in agriculture," said pecan farm owner Carl Buchanan. "When bad things happen, you start again and do it again."

Denison Dam floodgates open to combat rising lake levels

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Denison Dam floodgates open to combat rising lake levels

Every second, nearly 150,000 gallons of water is being released from the floodgates at Denison Dam to combat the rising waters of Lake Texoma.

Renovations set for Sherman City Hall

Sherman City Hall

Renovations set for Sherman City Hall

The $2 million plan to update the existing building will save money over the alternative of a new facility.

Safety upgrades coming to North Texas Regional Airport

The control tower at North Texas Regional Airport in Denison.

Safety upgrades coming to North Texas Regional Airport

Federal and state funding will be used to improve lighting and navigation at North Texas Regional Airport.

Grayson College bond preparations begin

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Grayson College bond preparations begin

Students and staff at Grayson College will see updates to facilities after the approval of a $456.5 million bond in Saturday's election. 

Three hurt in Denison wreck

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Three hurt in Denison wreck

A passenger and driver were taken to a local hospital with injuries and another driver was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition. 

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history.

Classes resume for Sulphur students

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Classes resume for Sulphur students

The final two weeks of the school year will be anything but normal.

One dead in Lone Grove house fire

Lone Grove firefighters at the scene of a fatal blaze on May 7, 2024.

One dead in Lone Grove house fire

The first alarm at the address on Ingleside Drive went out just after 9:30 a.m.

The Latest | Stormy Daniels to return to witness stand on Thursday as court adjourns

The Latest | Stormy Daniels to return to witness stand on Thursday as court adjourns

Witness testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial is set to move forward again and all eyes are on who will be called next.

Second tornado in 5 weeks damages Oklahoma town; 1 dead

Damage from a tornado in northeast Oklahoma on May 6, 2024.

Second tornado in 5 weeks damages Oklahoma town; 1 dead

The tornado ripped through the 1,000-person town of Barnsdall, about a 40-minute drive north of Tulsa, on Monday night.

'It's all about space' — Whitesboro voters pass $118 million school bond

Whitesboro High School

'It's all about space' — Whitesboro voters pass $118 million school bond

"We’ve known for a while that we’re out of space," said Whitesboro ISD Superintendent Ryan Harper.

Whitewright homeowners find tarantulas in their yards

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Whitewright homeowners find tarantulas in their yards

"I'm not a big spider fan ... but at least I can see where he's at and avoid him," said Whitewright homeowner Sean Dyar. 

Ada man sentenced for 2019 murder of 17-year-old girl

Tanner Washington, left, was charged with first degree murder in the 2019 death of Faith Lindsey.

Ada man sentenced for 2019 murder of 17-year-old girl

Tanner Dean Washington, 29, received a life term for killing Faith Lindsey.

Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but presses on with Rafah attacks

Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but presses on with Rafah attacks

The Israeli army has told Palestinians to begin evacuating eastern Rafah, according to an Israeli Defense Force statement on Monday, signaling that a ground invasion is imminent.

Texoma law enforcement juggles disaster relief with regular duties

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Texoma law enforcement juggles disaster relief with regular duties

Although it is a large increase in responsibilities, local police believe they are up for the challenge.

Sanger man helps provide donations to Marietta

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Sanger man helps provide donations to Marietta

Timothy Hendrix of Sanger, Texas, has helped contribute donated goods to tornado survivors in Marietta.