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Northern California crews braced for strong winds, with gusts up to 50mph, that could erode gains they've made against the country's deadliest wildfire in a century. More>>
Robert Allen's Family (KTEN)WHITEWRIGHT, Texas -- The family of a Whitewright veteran diagnosed with cancer is trying to help him get his life back to normal.
Volunteers with the VFW provide a Thanksgiving Dinner for Grayson County (KTEN)SHERMAN, Texas -- As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches,some organizations in Grayson County are giving back by providing home cooked meals.
A large wildfire burned ranch land in Mead, Oklahoma, on December 14, 2017. (KTEN)With temperatures dropping and grass turning brown, concern about wildfires grows across Texoma.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is seen by millions along the parade route through Manhattan and millions more on TV. (Courtesy Macy's)"I grew up watching it," said Stingerette Dance Team member Brittany Hicks. I've always wanted to do it and be in it -- and now it's come true, my dream!"
Justin (left) and brother Jordan Barnes play key roles on the Van Alstyne Panthers football team. (KTEN)Jordan Barnes is an assistant coach and former running back. Justin is a running back on the senior football squad.
Ardmore's Parks and Recreation Department has a new holiday season attraction. (KTEN)The Jolly Trolley begins its journey on Monday, December 3, and continues with three rides each evening through Thursday, December 6.
Two S&S Middle School students were seen walking along railroad tracks near the campus on November 13, 2018. (KTEN)Grayson County deputies have located two S&S Middle School teens who were reported missing on Tuesday.
Robin Buckley (Ada PD)Robin Buckley, 35, was last seen at the Pauls Valley train station after being heard talking about traveling to California.
Services will be Saturday in Idabel for Army Pvt. Charles Kaniatobe of Idabel and on Sunday in Bokchito for Army Pfc. Mathis Ball Jr.
Chance Priest calls his creations "art toys." (KTEN)Chance Priest calls his sculptures "art toys." Each has movable arms; each is made in Texas from a durable plastic material that's made in Texas.
About 20 structures are listed for demolition in Ardmore. (KTEN)"One dilapidated house can change the whole character of a neighborhood," said community development director Jessica Scott.
Joshua Caleb Potter told police he shot Angelica Rivero Talbot of Denison. (Carrollton PD)Police said Joshua Caleb Potter, 27, called 911 just before 2 a.m. to report he had shot Angelica Rivero Talbot.
Andrea Weathers was convicted of embezzling more than $656,000 from Denison Glass and Mirror. (KTEN)Prosecutors said Andrea Weathers stole more than $656,000 from Denison Glass and Mirror.
The ceremonial opening of the Stryve Biltong facility in Madill on November 15, 2018. (KTEN)Stryve Biltong, a dried meat snack company, cut the ribbon on its new manufacturing facility in Madill on Thursday.
The downtown Sherman tree-lighting ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5. (KTEN)The city's Christmas tree is now up at the courthouse square, a tradition in the downtown district.
The Empty Bowls event at Grayson College raised funds for Visions of Sugarplums in Pottsboro. (KTEN)Proceeds go to Visions of Sugarplums, a non-profit agency providing meals for students at Pottsboro public schools.
Roy Clark was one of country music's best-known stars. (CBS Television)Roy Clark was "Hee Haw" host or co-host for its entire 24-year run, with Buck Owens his best known co-host.
Denison High School junior Jacque Matthews guides KTEN's Emily Akins around campus. (KTEN)"Kids really haven't changed," said Denison High School counselor Carrie Boettger. "The world has changed, but kids stay the same."
S&S Middle School Students Destynee Torres and Ashton Willingham disappeared on November 13, 2018. (Grayson County Sheriff)Thirteen-year-old Destynee Torres and 14-year-old Ashton Willingham were last seen walking from S&S Middle School on Tuesday afternoon.
Durant is on a list of 20 small cities being considered for a $500,000 makeover. (KTEN)"Our business is excited, our community is, and we are just excited to see where this goes," said Durant Main Street executive director Stephanie Gardner.
Smokers who pledged to quit got a free brisket lunch in Tishomingo. (KTEN)"It's the one day smokers or tobacco users are encouraged to quit using tobacco products for 24 hours or a lifetime," said Laura Wood of TSET.
The state will test procedures and readiness by coordinating with local officials in a series of fictional scenarios on Thursday.
Dr. Satish Bagdure. (AllianceHealth Durant)Dr. Satish Bagdure of AllianceHealth Durant shares some simple tips to make you smile when you glance at the scale.
A parrot at Frank Buck Zoo prepares for flight training. (KTEN)"For a town this size -- 16,000 --- to have a zoo is almost unheard of," said zoo director Susan Kleven. "We get about 85,000 visitors a year."
Sherman landscape business owner Juan Carrillo is a proud new U.S. citizen. (KTEN)Juan Carrillo said he was inspired by his wife to become an American citizen.
An artist's rendering of the future Choctaw Casino Durant expansion. (Tutor Perini Corp.)The Choctaw Nation announced plans Tuesday to add a 1,000-room hotel to the property.
Jerrica Plew has no place to live in Durant. (KTEN)"We need places to stay, because a lot of people, they have no where to go," said Jerrica Plew, who is homeless.
CBD-based products at The Remedy in Durant. (KTEN)CBD is gaining popularity across the nation as a product that is said to relieve pain, anxiety and other medical conditions.
Sheriff B.J. Hedgecock said 34-year-old Richard Daryl Medlock was found dead early Tuesday at a residence on East County Road 1620 in Albion.
Ada's water processing plant. (KTEN)"We're engaging with local realtors to go out and find people that are willing to sell water rights over the aquifer," Assistant City Manger Angie Dean said.
An artist's conception of a new medical office building planned for Denison. (Courtesy)The new medical office building will be going up near Texoma Medical Center in the Gateway Village.development.
Jose Carrion was arrested and charged with a variety of sexual crimes against a minor female. (Johnston County Sheriff's Office)The Johnston County Sheriff's Department said Jose Arturo Carrion, 20, was arrested on November 6.
Amy Hall, 38, is being held in connection with the murders of her two teenage children. (Okmulgee County Jail)Okmulgee County deputies said Kayson and Kloee Toliver were both shot by their mother, 38-year-old Amy Hall, at their home on November 1.
The Republican-controlled board is hearing from students, teachers, activists and academic experts who are defending or decrying proposed edits.
David Pedigo performs Taps at military ceremonies across Texoma. (KTEN)David Pedigo was never in the military. But he he has chosen to serve his country with his bugle and the 24 notes of "Taps."
Ada Homeless Services is looking to get more people with its Skip Lunch, Feed a Bunch campaign this week.
North Texas firefighters (l-r) Michael Fox, Corey Parks and Matthew Barbee in Childress, Texas, on their way to California. (Courtesy Paris FD)Around 200 firefighters from Texas are headed to battle the deadliest blaze in California history.
Military veterans were honored at a special ceremony at the Ardmore Veterans Center. (KTEN)"We've got a lot of veterans, a lot of community support, and it's really cool to do this every year for them." said administrator Shawn Kirkland.
KTEN via SkypeNBC News reports that the Trump administration is considering a Texoma lawmaker to be the nation's next attorney general.
Spending a few dollars on prevention could save you thousands of dollars in the long run.
Stan Lee, creator of Spider-Man, died on November 12, 2018. (Gage Skidmore)The creative dynamo revolutionized comic books by introducing human frailties in superheroes.
Many Facebook users saw this message on November 12, 2018. (KTEN)The website DownDetector.com reported a spike in Facebook access problems starting just before noon Central Time.
Kids Celebrate Veteran's Day in Denison. (KTEN)Sherman staged its first Veterans Day parade in almost four decades with the help of Ron Engelke.
"It's nice to feel appreciated for what we did for our country," said Marine Corps veteran Chris Parker.
The VALOR program provides group counseling related to mental illnesses and trauma.
Finisar said it plans to hire 600 people to work at its new Sherman facility. (KTEN)Finisar, the high tech sensor manufacturer with a new facility in Sherman that makes key components for Apple iPhones, announced Friday it's being purchased by II-VI Corp.
New trails are coming to Waterloo Lake Regional Park in Denison. (KTEN)"Waterloo Lake Park is our premiere outdoor recreation facility in Denison," said City Manager Jud Rex.
Merchandise from the gift shop at the shuttered Pauls Valley hospital is being offered for sale. (KTEN)When the decision was made to shut down Pauls Valley Regional Medical Center last month, its gift shop was left with unsold merchandise.
There are unanswered questions about Ardmore's network of tunnels. (KTEN)This tunnel system dates back to the early 1900s, and in a lawless Oklahoma town, you can only imagine what went on down there.
The P.A.W.S. shelter in Ada is at capacity. (KTEN)The Pontotoc Animal Welfare Society shelter in Ada has been at capacity for months, and hasn't been able to accept any new pets.
Cheyla Pettett was 29 when she was struck and killed by a car in Omaha, Nebraska. (Courtesy)Cheyla Pettett died two years ago after being hit by a car in Omaha, Nebraska. But her heart beats on in a transplant recipient.
Plans are being made to change the alignment at the intersection of U.S. 75 and Spur 503 in Denison. (KTEN)The City Council this week approved funding to reverse the ramps on U.S. 75 southbound lanes at Spur 503.
A car crashed into the Jimmy's Egg restaurant in Durant on November 8, 2018. (Courtesy)The front half of the silver sedan could be seen inside the Jimmy's Egg at 2501 West Main Street.
Sherman police investigate a shooting at National Auto Collision on November 8, 2018. (KTEN)One person was wounded in the incident Thursday at National Auto Collision on East Sycamore Street.
James "Whitey" Bulger wrote letters to the director of the Atoka County Museum. (KTEN)The story of notorious Boston gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger has an asterisk in Atoka County.
"The real need isn't to get a business on that side of town; it's to actually get food to that side of town," City Council member Shawn Teamann said.
Joe "Joe Exotic" Maldonado-Passage with a tiger at the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park. (File/KTEN)Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as Joe Exotic, is already jailed in connection with a murder-for-hire plot.
The Springer Volunteer Fire Department. (KTEN)Commissioners this week approved purchasing new gear for the Springer and Woodford fire departments.
AllianceHealth Madill Hospital benefits from a one-cent sales tax for Marshall County residents. (KTEN)"I'm just not a big fan in using taxpayers' dollars just to supplement private industry, "Commissioner Chris Duroy said.
Voters cast their ballots at an Ardmore polling place. (KTEN)In addition to the race for a key U.S. Senate seat in Texas and the Oklahoma battle to succeed Gov. Mary Fallin, there are a number of other races drawing interest across Texoma.
AllianceHealth Durant physicians Imran Plumb (left) and Satish Bagdure. (AllianceHealth Durant)If you're concerned about a lingering wound that just won't heal, you may need more aggressive therapy.
Beto O'Rourke (left) and Ted Cruz speak to their supporters on Election Night, November 6, 2018. (CNN)The incumbent Republican needed a late boost from President Donald Trump to help push him over the top.
Oklahoma gubernatorial candidates Democrat Drew Edmondson (D), left, and Kevin Stitt (R). (Courtesy)Political newcomer Kevin Stitt has won the election for Oklahoma governor, continuing the Republican party's stronghold on the conservative state's government.
A man seen taking suspicious photos of the Oklahoma City National Memorial has been arrested on a complaint of threatening to kill with explosives. More>>
The S&S CISD held groundbreaking ceremonies for a new middle school on November 6, 2018. (KTEN)Voters approved a $20.5 million bond to pay for the facility last November; now, the district is ready to start construction.
Two motorists were injured in a collision on U.S. 82 between Whitesboro and Sherman on November 6, 2018. (KTEN)State troopers said a sport utility vehicle driven by 53-year-old Patsy Dodd of Gainesville failed to yield at a stop sign at the intersection of Old Southmayd Road.
Carter County fire departments are asking voters to approve a one-eighth cent sales tax. (KTEN)"Nobody wants to call 911 and help not show up because our trucks are broke down," said Lone Grove Fire Chief Stacey Phelps.
Grayson County officials expect a heavy turnout on Election Day 2018. (File/KTEN)"We're prepared to be extremely busy all day, and we'll see what happens," said Grayson County Elections administrator Deana Patterson.
Timothy Barnum, left, and Tyrone Sommers are jailed in connection with the October 2017 murder of Robert Allen in Denison. (Grayson County Jail)Two men are now jailed in connection with the Halloween 2017 murder of Robert Allen.
Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax released figures on Monday that show more than 165,000 Oklahoma voters cast ballots early.
Measures affecting crime victims' rights, eye care and school funding are among five state questions Oklahoma voters will decide in Tuesday's midterm elections.
WHITEWRIGHT, Texas -- The family of a Whitewright veteran diagnosed with cancer is trying to help him get his life back to normal.
More >>WHITEWRIGHT, Texas -- The family of a Whitewright veteran diagnosed with cancer is trying to help him get his life back to normal.
More >>SHERMAN, Texas -- As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches,some organizations in Grayson County are giving back by providing home cooked meals.
More >>SHERMAN, Texas -- As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches,some organizations in Grayson County are giving back by providing home cooked meals.
More >>Jordan Barnes is an assistant coach and former running back. Justin is a running back on the senior football squad.
More >>Jordan Barnes is an assistant coach and former running back. Justin is a running back on the senior football squad.
More >>The Jolly Trolley begins its journey on Monday, December 3, and continues with three rides each evening through Thursday, December 6.
More >>The Jolly Trolley begins its journey on Monday, December 3, and continues with three rides each evening through Thursday, December 6.
More >>"I grew up watching it," said Stingerette Dance Team member Brittany Hicks. I've always wanted to do it and be in it -- and now it's come true, my dream!"
More >>"I grew up watching it," said Stingerette Dance Team member Brittany Hicks. I've always wanted to do it and be in it -- and now it's come true, my dream!"
More >>With temperatures dropping and grass turning brown, concern about wildfires grows across Texoma.
More >>With temperatures dropping and grass turning brown, concern about wildfires grows across Texoma.
More >>Grayson County deputies have located two S&S Middle School teens who were reported missing on Tuesday.
More >>Grayson County deputies have located two S&S Middle School teens who were reported missing on Tuesday.
More >>Robin Buckley, 35, was last seen at the Pauls Valley train station after being heard talking about traveling to California.
More >>Robin Buckley, 35, was last seen at the Pauls Valley train station after being heard talking about traveling to California.
More >>Services will be Saturday in Idabel for Army Pvt. Charles Kaniatobe of Idabel and on Sunday in Bokchito for Army Pfc. Mathis Ball Jr.
More >>Services will be Saturday in Idabel for Army Pvt. Charles Kaniatobe of Idabel and on Sunday in Bokchito for Army Pfc. Mathis Ball Jr.
More >>Chance Priest calls his sculptures "art toys." Each has movable arms; each is made in Texas from a durable plastic material that's made in Texas.
More >>Chance Priest calls his sculptures "art toys." Each has movable arms; each is made in Texas from a durable plastic material that's made in Texas.
More >>"One dilapidated house can change the whole character of a neighborhood," said community development director Jessica Scott.
More >>"One dilapidated house can change the whole character of a neighborhood," said community development director Jessica Scott.
More >>Police said Joshua Caleb Potter, 27, called 911 just before 2 a.m. to report he had shot Angelica Rivero Talbot.
More >>Police said Joshua Caleb Potter, 27, called 911 just before 2 a.m. to report he had shot Angelica Rivero Talbot.
More >>Prosecutors said Andrea Weathers stole more than $656,000 from Denison Glass and Mirror.
More >>Prosecutors said Andrea Weathers stole more than $656,000 from Denison Glass and Mirror.
More >>Sheriff B.J. Hedgecock said 34-year-old Richard Daryl Medlock was found dead early Tuesday at a residence on East County Road 1620 in Albion.
More >>Sheriff B.J. Hedgecock said 34-year-old Richard Daryl Medlock was found dead early Tuesday at a residence on East County Road 1620 in Albion.
More >>The Johnston County Sheriff's Department said Jose Arturo Carrion, 20, was arrested on November 6.
More >>The Johnston County Sheriff's Department said Jose Arturo Carrion, 20, was arrested on November 6.
More >>Okmulgee County deputies said Kayson and Kloee Toliver were both shot by their mother, 38-year-old Amy Hall, at their home on November 1.
More >>Okmulgee County deputies said Kayson and Kloee Toliver were both shot by their mother, 38-year-old Amy Hall, at their home on November 1.
More >>One person was wounded in the incident Thursday at National Auto Collision on East Sycamore Street.
More >>One person was wounded in the incident Thursday at National Auto Collision on East Sycamore Street.
More >>Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as Joe Exotic, is already jailed in connection with a murder-for-hire plot.
More >>Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as Joe Exotic, is already jailed in connection with a murder-for-hire plot.
More >>Two men are now jailed in connection with the Halloween 2017 murder of Robert Allen.
More >>Two men are now jailed in connection with the Halloween 2017 murder of Robert Allen.
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More >>Here are your notable third round OSSAA football playoff matchups on Friday November 23rd
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More >>High school football scores for the week of November 15-16.
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More >>Jordan Barnes is an assistant coach and former running back. Justin is a running back on the senior football squad.
More >>Jordan Barnes is an assistant coach and former running back. Justin is a running back on the senior football squad.
More >>The Jolly Trolley begins its journey on Monday, December 3, and continues with three rides each evening through Thursday, December 6.
More >>The Jolly Trolley begins its journey on Monday, December 3, and continues with three rides each evening through Thursday, December 6.
More >>"I grew up watching it," said Stingerette Dance Team member Brittany Hicks. I've always wanted to do it and be in it -- and now it's come true, my dream!"
More >>"I grew up watching it," said Stingerette Dance Team member Brittany Hicks. I've always wanted to do it and be in it -- and now it's come true, my dream!"
More >>Chance Priest calls his sculptures "art toys." Each has movable arms; each is made in Texas from a durable plastic material that's made in Texas.
More >>Chance Priest calls his sculptures "art toys." Each has movable arms; each is made in Texas from a durable plastic material that's made in Texas.
More >>"Kids really haven't changed," said Denison High School counselor Carrie Boettger. "The world has changed, but kids stay the same."
More >>"Kids really haven't changed," said Denison High School counselor Carrie Boettger. "The world has changed, but kids stay the same."
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"The best part about this, for me, is being able to see the smiles and the gratitude that people still care about each other," said Amy Higginbotham, Vice of the Axillary
More >>"The best part about this, for me, is being able to see the smiles and the gratitude that people still care about each other," said Amy Higginbotham, Vice of the Axillary
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