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Durant moves into 2nd place for a main street makeoverDurant, OK --- Durant is now in second place in a tight race with six towns, who are all vying to win a main street makeover. These standings are for today from The Small Business Revolution: 1) SEARCY, AR 2) DURANT, OK 3) CANON CITY, CO 4) CAMAS, WA 5) WASHINGTON, CA 6) CORSICANA, TX The show says this race is very tight and can be still be anyone's game ... SO GET TO VOTING!!! LINK TO VOTE HERE: MyDurant.com/Vote More>>
A Sunday morning fire in Southmayd destroys a family's mobile home and claims the life of one of their pets (KTEN)SOUTHMAYD, Texas -- A family in Southmayd is without a home Sunday after a fire engulfed their mobile home. "It was totally engulfed in flames by the time the first fire truck arrived," explained Ben Wible, who lives down the street. Ben Wible was headed to take care of his cattle Sunday morning when he saw the cloud of black smoke in the air. "That black smoke -- you know it's not a brush pile... it's a house fire." said Wible. Wible sa... More>>
The Surrender House for Men gets a remodel after a fire in December (KTEN)DENISON, Texas -- A former resident of the Surrender House for Men shares why restoring the house is important after a fire left it unsafe to live in back in December.
The man who killed five co-workers at a suburban Chicago manufacturing plant took a gun he wasn't allowed to have to a job he must have known he was about to lose. More>>
The Southern Oklahoma Nutrition Program feeds elderly residents across a 10-county area. (KTEN)"The funding has dwindled over the years," said Southern Oklahoma Nutrition Program director Pat Peay. "I haven't seen it this bad, truthfully."
"Well, it's kind of like family," said Susan McGough of the Denison Police Citizens Academy.
Ada's new Irving Center is expected to open in Fall 2019. (KTEN)The city has plans to make the new Irving Community Center a place for seniors to meet and an events center.
Two men in surveillance footage were seen checking for unlocked vehicles at the Woodcreek Apartments in Denison on February 12, 2019. (Denison PD)Surveillance video provided by police shows two men methodically checking for unlocked doors around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The Eisenhower Birthplace in Denison is hosting a special Presidents Day event. (KTEN)The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site in Denison is hosting its third annual Celebrate with the Presidents event on Saturday.
The site of the new Culver's restaurant in Denison. (KTEN)Two new fast food restaurants will be opening in Denison in the months to come.
Marland Tramble is charged with second-degree murder. (Pottawatomie County Jail)A 41-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the 2015 hit-and-run death of his 2-year-old son.
It started with a transatlantic online relationship. Now Helen Lawrence and Kaleb George are a lot closer.
Dulcimer maker Russell Cook and his wife share a hug. (KTEN)"There's such joy and passion and love from making music," said Russell Cook.
Denison police said a one-year-old boy died on February 14, 2019, after his father left him alone in a bathtub at the East Coast Apartments. (KTEN)A one-year-old boy's father told Denison police he stepped away from the tub to feed a dog. The infant was face-down in water when he returned.
Cheryl and Jim Penner recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. (KTEN)"Communication is the key and the commitment," Cheryl Penner said. "If you have a disagreement, you need to sit down and talk about it."
The Madill Fire Department built its own tanker truck using a donated chassis. (KTEN)"It would cost you $100,000 to $150,000 to buy this truck new, and you know, we don't have near that much in it," Capt. Mike Idleman said.
Madill's Dan Little crosses the finish line in Miami to complete the World Marathon Challenge on February 6, 2019. (Facebook/World Marathon Challenge)Dan Little just finished seven marathons in seven days on all seven continents. He's 76 years old.
Texas' election chief is apologizing over releasing a botched list of 95,000 voters whose citizenship was called into question before being fully vetted. More>>
Wind turbines like these are planned for three southern Oklahoma counties. (Courtesy Apex Clean Energy)Apex Clean Energy expects to install 125 of the 500-foot generators over the next two years as part of its Diamond Spring Wind project.
Denison police released this sketch of a man who impersonated an officer on February 7, 2019. (Denison PD/KTEN)Police spokesman Mike Eppler said the suspect was driving a dark colored SUV, estimated to be a 2010 model.
Oklahomans may soon be able to carry a gun without a permit, training or background checks. (KTEN)Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt and Senate Republican Leader Greg Treat both say they support the concept.
Former Van Alstyne United Methodist Church youth director Timothy Urban was sentenced for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl. (KTEN)The Grayson County District Attorney's Office said Timothy Urban, 52, engaged in "multiple sexual encounters" with a 16-year-old girl in 2015.
Grayson County's first QuikTrip opened in Sherman on October 18, 2018. (KTEN)QuikTrip is preparing to present plans to build a convenience store eight miles south of its current Sherman location.
Four malnourished children are in foster care after authorities found two locked in a dog cage and two more smeared with feces in a North Texas barn. More>>
A Valentine's Day arrangement at County Florist in Sherman. (KTEN)Florists say the day before February 14 is always the busiest of the year.
A 10-month project to resurface Enos Road near Kingston is now complete. (KTEN)The 10-month Enos Road project in Kingston just got its finishing touches.
An abandoned car dealership is part of the Commerce Plaza property in Ardmore. (KTEN)Staffers say Commerce Plaza on Commerce Street hasn't been updated in a number of years.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University was established in 1909. (KTEN)Southeastern's spring 2019 enrollment is 4,196 students, which is a 12.7 percent bump from last spring.
Paige Harkings and Andrew Fabila were each booked on four counts of child endangerment. (KXAS/Wise County Sheriff)Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said this is the worst case of child abuse he has ever seen.
Sherman doesn't currently permit construction projects on weekend days. (KTEN)Some workers have been on the job weekend mornings, which is technically against the rules in Sherman.
Plans for the new FFA center at Turner Public Schools. (Turner Public Schools)Voters in three southern Oklahoma school districts endorsed bond issues in local voting on Tuesday.
The pilot of this small plane landed safely without landing gear at Sherman Municipal Airport on February 12, 2019. (KTEN)A single-engine plane skidded to a stop after touching down at Sherman Municipal Airport without the use of its landing gear on Tuesday.
Small Business Revolution co-hosts Ty Pennington and Amanda Brinkman reveal Durant as one of six finalists on February 12, 2019. (Facebook)Durant is a finalist for a $500,000 redevelopment grant awarded by the Small Business Revolution TV show.
The owner of this old ice warehouse in Durant has big plans for the historic space. (KTEN)"They just don't build them like this anymore," owner Joseph Al-Khateib said.
The body of Jerry Taylor was found at this residence in Ada on February 11, 2019. (KTEN)A call from a concerned relative led Pontotoc County deputies to Jerry Taylor's body on Monday evening.
According to the Walgreens Flu Index, the Dallas-Fort Worth area -- which includes Cooke, Fannin and Lamar counties -- is the second-highest for flu cases in the country.
Dennis Cheatham's father helped make Yellow Jacket boats in Denison. (KTEN)"My dad worked at the Yellow Jacket plant, so I was drawn to Yellow Jacket boats because of that," said Dennis Cheatham.
Oklahoma voters around the state are heading to the polls for municipal elections.
Medical marijuana at a Durant dispensary. (KTEN)There are already seven active dispensaries in the city, and their sales are starting to have an impact on tax revenue.
State Superintendent of Education Joy Hofmeister addresses a seminar in Sulphur on February 11, 2019. (KTEN)Oklahoma's top education official was in Murray County on Monday to discuss the Individual Career Academic Plan.
Some taxpayers are getting smaller refunds this year. (KTEN)The IRS says the average refund is down from $2,035 last year to $1,865 this year -- an 8.4 percent decrease.
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray holds the Hesiman Trophy after winning the award Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)University of Oklahoma sports standout Kyler Murray on Monday announced that he's made the choice between NFL football and Major League Baseball.
Hope for Marshall County is collecting personal hygiene items for seniors. (KTEN)Personal hygiene items aren't covered for older Oklahomans who receive SNAP benefits every month.
Andrew Pruitt was recaptured after escaping from the Grayson County Low Risk Detention Center on February 10, 2019. (Grayson County Sheriff)The sheriff's office said 23-year-old inmate Andrew Pruitt fled a low-risk holding facility Sunday night wearing an orange jumpsuit and no shoes.
10 Year old Rayley Mitchell starts a program to give back to students in the community (Photo courtesy of the Mitchell Family)Rayley Mitchell and her mom started a clothing drive to help her Denison classmates.
Ferguson Park in Howe gets a major remodelThe City of Howe, its youth baseball program, and several businesses donated $25,000 to bring Ferguson Park back to its original glory.
Reginald Campbell pleaded guilty in the murder of a Sherman hotel clerk. (KTEN/Richland County Sheriff)Reginald Campbell, accused in the 2017 murder of Sherman hotel clerk Brandon Hubert, pleaded guilty on Friday.
For the fourth year, a blood drive honors the memory of Bonham police Capt. Tim La Vergne Sr. (Courtesy)The son of the late Capt. Tim La Vergne Sr. said the event helps keep his dad's legacy alive.
Will civilians be in danger if Oklahomans can carry guns without any licensing or training requirements?
Lynn Little, right, is arrested at his home in The Village, Oklahoma. (KFOR via CNN)Authorities say Lynn Little lived for more than a month in a home with his father's decomposing body and cashed the dead man's retirement checks.
Cedric Marks denied killing two Texans and burying their bodies in Oklahoma in January 2019. (KPRC)An MMA fighter facing murder charges who was recaptured after escaping from a prison van says he had "nothing to do with" two bodies found in a shallow grave in Oklahoma last month.
Volunteer firefighters share their concerns and frustrations. (KTEN)They work odd hours and rarely get paid for their efforts, but they suit up for one purpose: To keep their neighbors safe.
A photo of referee Micheal Walton helping Lily Taylor with her math homework went viral. (Facebook/KTEN)A student struggling with math homework got a surprise tutor last week. Referee Micheal Walton, also known as "Smiley," is well-known Texoma referee with a reputation for being kind.
Dr. Chris Leslie, an orthopedic surgeon at AllianceHealth Durant. (AllianceHealth Durant)Last year, just over one million knee replacement procedures were performed, and that number is on the rise for 2019 and beyond.
Former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops is coming out of retirement to lead the new Dallas franchise in the reincarnation of the XFL. More>>
Native American tribes continue to evolve in the modern worldDURANT, Ok --- There are more than 550 federally recognized tribes in this country; two of them have been in southeast Oklahoma for hundreds of years. There are 5 civilized tribes in Oklahoma. Their leaders meet quarterly for Inter-tribal Council to discuss prominent topics, including Texoma's own Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. "I get a mixture of emotions meaning to be chief in this day," says Chief of the Choctaw Nation, Gary Batton, "and age its exciting, ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott mandates education a priority for this legislative sessionAUSTIN, Texas -- During his State of the State address Tuesday, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott declared school reform, teacher pay and school safety emergency items for this legislative session. "When we do that, we are going to keep Texas the greatest state in America," stated Texas Governor Gregg Abbott. With education declared a priority for this legislative session, lawmakers can now pass bills on topics of school reform, teacher pay and school safety during the fir... More>>
Grayson County students compete in the 2019 spelling beeGRAYSON COUNTY, Tex. -- A new spelling bee champion has been crowned in Grayson County. Kloe Scott, an 8th grader from Howe Middle school was crowned as Grayson County's 2019 Spelling Bee champion. The spelling bee was hosted at Grayson College's south campus in Van Alstyne Tuesday. Scott competed against students from Grayson County schools including Sherman and Van Alstyne. Scott went 24 rounds in the spelling bee before winning. The winning wo... More>>
A proposed charter school could have a significant financial impact on the Whitewright school district.WHITEWRIGHT, Tex. -- A proposed charter school in Grayson County has superintendents from 28 school districts concerned. In December 2018 the Texas Education Association received an application from the Frontier Education Foundation. The foundation's application stated they wanted to start a charter school at the Kings Trail Cowboy church in Whitewright. Later that month, a letter was sent to superintendents in Grayson, Fannin and Collin counties informing them the prop... More>>
Atoka High School (File/KTEN)Classes at Atoka Public Schools will be canceled Tuesday and Wednesday.
There's a proposal to reduce the top speed on SH 289 west of Sherman. (KTEN)The Texas Department of Transportation says the speed limit on State Highway 289 west of Sherman must be lowered to 70 miles per hour for safety reasons.
House Bill 1182, introduced by Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin) would make personal financial literacy a part of the curriculum statewide.
Children are being restricted from Mercy Hospital's newborn unit. (KTEN)Mercy Hospital is no longer letting children younger than 12 visit the newborn unit.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt delivers the State of the State address on February 4, 2019. (Oklahoma Legislature)Gov. Kevin Stitt said his priorities will be more teacher raises, reducing the state's prison population and expanding his power to hire and fire directors of the largest state agencies.
Murder suspect Cedric Marks was captured after escaping from a prison transport van. (KFOR)Conroe Police Chief Jeff Christy says Cedric Marks escaped while wearing leg, hand and belly restraints.
Dr. Satish Bagdure. (AllianceHealth Durant)According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 3.5 million Americans are living with chronic hepatitis C.
DENISON, Texas -- A former resident of the Surrender House for Men shares why restoring the house is important after a fire left it unsafe to live in back in December.
More >>DENISON, Texas -- A former resident of the Surrender House for Men shares why restoring the house is important after a fire left it unsafe to live in back in December.
More >>Surveillance video provided by police shows two men methodically checking for unlocked doors around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
More >>Surveillance video provided by police shows two men methodically checking for unlocked doors around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
More >>"The funding has dwindled over the years," said Southern Oklahoma Nutrition Program director Pat Peay. "I haven't seen it this bad, truthfully."
More >>"The funding has dwindled over the years," said Southern Oklahoma Nutrition Program director Pat Peay. "I haven't seen it this bad, truthfully."
More >>The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site in Denison is hosting its third annual Celebrate with the Presidents event on Saturday.
More >>The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site in Denison is hosting its third annual Celebrate with the Presidents event on Saturday.
More >>"Well, it's kind of like family," said Susan McGough of the Denison Police Citizens Academy.
More >>"Well, it's kind of like family," said Susan McGough of the Denison Police Citizens Academy.
More >>Two new fast food restaurants will be opening in Denison in the months to come.
More >>Two new fast food restaurants will be opening in Denison in the months to come.
More >>The city has plans to make the new Irving Community Center a place for seniors to meet and an events center.
More >>The city has plans to make the new Irving Community Center a place for seniors to meet and an events center.
More >>A 41-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the 2015 hit-and-run death of his 2-year-old son.
More >>A 41-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the 2015 hit-and-run death of his 2-year-old son.
More >>Sara Jerome talks about a new organization that aims to raise $10,000 every quarter for local non-profit groups. Its first meeting is on February 19. Click for details.
More >>Sara Jerome talks about a new organization that aims to raise $10,000 every quarter for local non-profit groups. Its first meeting is on February 19. Click for details.
More >>Surveillance video provided by police shows two men methodically checking for unlocked doors around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
More >>Surveillance video provided by police shows two men methodically checking for unlocked doors around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
More >>Kane County coroner's office spokesman Chris Nelson said at least one person was killed in the attack Friday afternoon.
More >>Kane County coroner's office spokesman Chris Nelson said at least one person was killed in the attack Friday afternoon.
More >>A 41-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the 2015 hit-and-run death of his 2-year-old son.
More >>A 41-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the 2015 hit-and-run death of his 2-year-old son.
More >>Police spokesman Mike Eppler said the suspect was driving a dark colored SUV, estimated to be a 2010 model.
More >>Police spokesman Mike Eppler said the suspect was driving a dark colored SUV, estimated to be a 2010 model.
More >>The Grayson County District Attorney's Office said Timothy Urban, 52, engaged in "multiple sexual encounters" with a 16-year-old girl in 2015.
More >>The Grayson County District Attorney's Office said Timothy Urban, 52, engaged in "multiple sexual encounters" with a 16-year-old girl in 2015.
More >>Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said this is the worst case of child abuse he has ever seen.
More >>Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said this is the worst case of child abuse he has ever seen.
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More >>Local Basketball Highlights: 2-15-19
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More >>Turnovers proved costly for Southeastern as the Savage Storm struggled to gain any momentum in a loss to rival East Central
More >>Turnovers proved costly for Southeastern as the Savage Storm struggled to gain any momentum in a loss to rival East Central
More >>Southeastern pushes its current winning streak to three
More >>Southeastern pushes its current winning streak to three
More >>Texas Sports Writers Association releases its class 3A all state teams.
More >>Texas Sports Writers Association releases its class 3A all state teams.
More >>DENISON, Texas -- A former resident of the Surrender House for Men shares why restoring the house is important after a fire left it unsafe to live in back in December.
More >>DENISON, Texas -- A former resident of the Surrender House for Men shares why restoring the house is important after a fire left it unsafe to live in back in December.
More >>The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site in Denison is hosting its third annual Celebrate with the Presidents event on Saturday.
More >>The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site in Denison is hosting its third annual Celebrate with the Presidents event on Saturday.
More >>"Well, it's kind of like family," said Susan McGough of the Denison Police Citizens Academy.
More >>"Well, it's kind of like family," said Susan McGough of the Denison Police Citizens Academy.
More >>Sara Jerome talks about a new organization that aims to raise $10,000 every quarter for local non-profit groups. Its first meeting is on February 19. Click for details.
More >>Sara Jerome talks about a new organization that aims to raise $10,000 every quarter for local non-profit groups. Its first meeting is on February 19. Click for details.
More >>It started with a transatlantic online relationship. Now Helen Lawrence and Kaleb George are a lot closer.
More >>It started with a transatlantic online relationship. Now Helen Lawrence and Kaleb George are a lot closer.
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The city has plans to make the new Irving Community Center a place for seniors to meet and an events center.
More >>The city has plans to make the new Irving Community Center a place for seniors to meet and an events center.
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