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Grayson County District Attorney gets a challenger
Grayson County District Attorney gets a challenger

John Kermit Hill has thrown his hat into the ring against incumbent DA Brett Smith.

John Kermit Hill announced he is running for Grayson County District Attorney on September 30, 2023.

4th annual Walk to End Alzheimer's held in Sherman
4th annual Walk to End Alzheimer's held in Sherman

The 4th annual Walk to End Alzheimer's in Sherman on September 30, 2023.

Matt Gaetz says he will attempt to oust Kevin McCarthy from the speakership this week

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Matt Gaetz says he will attempt to oust Kevin McCarthy from the speakership this week

By Aileen Graef, CNN

Hot September with severe weather

Baseball size hail in Allen, OK

Hot September with severe weather

September in review

Lone Grove educator begins high school teaching career at 84

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Lone Grove educator begins high school teaching career at 84

Don Whitfill is in his first year of teaching as a high school chemistry teacher in Lone Grove.

Navy vet honored as Texoma Hero

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Navy vet honored as Texoma Hero

Alan McAdams served in the United States Navy from 1988 to 1992.

The First and Ten Scoreboard: Week 6

The First and Ten Scoreboard: Week 6

Check this page for updated scores through the evening, and be sure to watch KTEN News at 10:17 p.m. Friday for The First and Ten highlights.

Texas lawmakers talk taxes, education at Sherman forum

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Texas lawmakers talk taxes, education at Sherman forum

"We passed the largest property tax break in Texas history," said state Rep. Reggie Smith (R-District 62) during the Austin College event.

Coalgate set to build new playground made of recycled plastic

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Coalgate set to build new playground made of recycled plastic

The people of Coalgate are taking recycling to a whole new level as they break ground on a new playground made completely out of recycled plastic

Bail bondsman is first Trump co-defendant to plead guilty in Georgia election subversion case

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Bail bondsman is first Trump co-defendant to plead guilty in Georgia election subversion case

By Zachary Cohen, Jason Morris and Nick Valencia, CNN

Scarecrows invade downtown Ardmore

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Scarecrows invade downtown Ardmore

Don't worry; they're part of an annual Halloween-themed contest.

Pink boat boosts breast cancer awareness on Lake Texoma

The familiar TowBoatUS rescue craft on Lake Texoma has a new look to support breast cancer awareness.

Pink boat boosts breast cancer awareness on Lake Texoma

The TowBoatUS rescue vessel has a new look with a serious purpose.

Mill Creek FFA plans to rebuild after ag barn fire

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Mill Creek FFA plans to rebuild after ag barn fire

"The building might be gone, but the lessons I learned will stay with me forever," said student Camren Courtney.

Record rain in New York City generates 'life-threatening' flooding, overwhelming streets and subways

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Record rain in New York City generates 'life-threatening' flooding, overwhelming streets and subways

By Eric Zerkel, Mary Gilbert and Aya Elamroussi, CNN

Government barreling toward shutdown after McCarthy dealt another defeat

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Government barreling toward shutdown after McCarthy dealt another defeat

By Clare Foran, Haley Talbot and Kristin Wilson, CNN

Suspect arrested in 1996 Tupac Shakur shooting death

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Suspect arrested in 1996 Tupac Shakur shooting death

By Kyung Lah and Zoe Sottile, CNN

Netflix shutters its DVD rental business, marking the end of the red envelope era

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Netflix shutters its DVD rental business, marking the end of the red envelope era

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business

Dianne Feinstein, longest-serving female US senator in history, dies at 90

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Dianne Feinstein, longest-serving female US senator in history, dies at 90

By Clare Foran and Paul LeBlanc, CNN

Kingston earns right to paint railroad bridge

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Kingston earns right to paint railroad bridge

The paint job is a benefit to the winner of the annual Marshall County Super Bowl between Kingston and Madill.

Intercollegiate rodeo underway in Durant

SOSU is hosting an intercollegiate rodeo at Durant Riding Club Arena.

Intercollegiate rodeo underway in Durant

"There's approximately 500 contestants in this rodeo," said Southeastern Oklahoma State University rodeo coach Christi Braudrick.

PTA funds new Pottsboro playground

The Pottsboro Elementary PTA presented a $43,991 check to the elementary school to help build a new playground.

PTA funds new Pottsboro playground

Students at Pottsboro Elementary School will soon be getting a new playground.

Waterloo Lake Drive in Denison reopens to traffic

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Waterloo Lake Drive in Denison reopens to traffic

Construction on the road had started last March.

Congress on track for shutdown as GOP divisions on display after late night votes

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Congress on track for shutdown as GOP divisions on display after late night votes

By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson, Haley Talbot and Melanie Zanona, CNN

Ardmore police investigate multiple shootings

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Ardmore police investigate multiple shootings

One incident of gun violence resulted in the death of 20-year-old Damitchell Calvin.

Farm bill renewal faces Washington roadblock

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Farm bill renewal faces Washington roadblock

A major farm bill is up for renewal, but it's being overshadowed by a battle to keep the U.S. government funded.

Durant street project vandalized

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Durant street project vandalized

Just hours after making progress, fresh work on the long-delayed University Boulevard project was damaged by a wayward motorist.

Last supermoon of 2023

Last supermoon of 2023

The last supermoon of 2023 arrives during the early morning of September 29.