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Some states are lifting coronavirus restrictions but keeping mask mandates in place

Some states are lifting coronavirus restrictions but keeping mask mandates in place

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN As coronavirus cases and deaths continue to fall in many states, political leaders are facing decisions on when to loosen restrictions meant to help curb the spread of Covid-19.

Senate slogs through overnight series of votes to push Biden's Covid relief plan

Senate slogs through overnight series of votes to push Biden's Covid relief plan

By Manu Raju, Clare Foran, Ted Barrett and Alex Rogers, CNN The Senate is voting into the wee hours of Saturday morning on a series of amendments to the $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, following a nearly twelve hour...

Historic Sherman buildings subject to sewer study

Historic Sherman buildings subject to sewer study

The City of Sherman is spending $87,000 to learn more about unseen infrastructure.

Second murder indictment in pregnant Texas mom's slaying

Second murder indictment in pregnant Texas mom's slaying

Taylor Parker now faces additional charges for the death of a child she allegedly removed from her victim's womb.

Sherman seminar to examine why teens kill

Sherman seminar to examine why teens kill

Phil Chalmers has interviewed more than 200 teen killers. He will discuss the history behind juvenile murder and today's violent youth culture.

300 face charges in Bryan County cockfighting bust

300 face charges in Bryan County cockfighting bust

"Cockfighting is rampant in Oklahoma," said Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action.

New Lake Murray marina set for summer season debut

New Lake Murray marina set for summer season debut

Murray Harbor is almost ready for boaters after more than nine months of construction.

Durant teacher is finalist for statewide recognition

Durant teacher is finalist for statewide recognition

Natalie Haworth was one of 12 finalists for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.

SOSU students help seniors file taxes for free

SOSU students help seniors file taxes for free

The opportunity for real world experience goes beyond what can be learned in a textbook.

Here's what's in the House Democrats' stimulus relief plan

Here's what's in the House Democrats' stimulus relief plan

By Tami Luhby and Katie Lobosco, CNN The House has passed the Democrats' massive coronavirus relief package, bringing President Joe Biden's stimulus proposal one step closer to reality.

Texas Gov. Abbott stalled federal offer to test migrants then blamed them for spreading Covid

Texas Gov. Abbott stalled federal offer to test migrants then blamed them for spreading Covid

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is stalling efforts by the Biden administration to provide federal funds for Covid-19 tests for migrants released from custody, a senior Homeland Security official tells CNN.

Trenton student makes impression with SAT score

Trenton student makes impression with SAT score

Eighth grader Maxim Hutchins scored 1220 on the SAT college entrance exam.

Dallas officer charged with arranging two murders

Dallas officer charged with arranging two murders

Bryan Riser, a 13-year veteran of the force, was arrested Thursday morning and taken to the Dallas County Jail for processing.

Garvin County man arrested for domestic assault

Garvin County man arrested for domestic assault

Deputies said Mohamed Abdelrahman allegedly assaulted his daughter with a knife and his girlfriend with a baseball bat.

A new addition to severe thunderstorm warnings

A new addition to severe thunderstorm warnings

The National Weather Service (NWS) will begin using an Impact-Based Warning (IBW) system when issuing severe thunderstorm warnings.

Senate begins marathon Covid relief push as debate opens with reading 600-page bill aloud

Senate begins marathon Covid relief push as debate opens with reading 600-page bill aloud

By Clare Foran and Ted Barrett, CNN The Senate is now engaged in a marathon effort to take up President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill, a process that could stretch into the weekend before a final vote...

Widow of Dallas officer slain by Lee Harvey Oswald dies

Widow of Dallas officer slain by Lee Harvey Oswald dies

Marie Tippit's husband was killed about 45 minutes after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.

Texas power grid CEO fired after deadly February blackouts

Texas power grid CEO fired after deadly February blackouts

Bill Magness, CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, becomes the second senior official to depart in the wake of the one of the worst blackouts in U.S. history.

CDC director urges people to keep masking and distancing 'regardless of what states decide'

CDC director urges people to keep masking and distancing 'regardless of what states decide'

By Jason Hanna and Christina Maxouris, CNN The director of the US Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday said she hopes people will decide to individually "do the right thing" about distancing and wearing masks, even...

Texas educators now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Texas educators now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

"I think there's a lot of excitement statewide for teachers," said Denison High School educator Stacy Hricko.

Feds on high alert Thursday after warnings about potential threats to US Capitol

Feds on high alert Thursday after warnings about potential threats to US Capitol

By Geneva Sands and Zachary Cohen, CNN Federal law enforcement is on high alert Thursday in the wake of an intelligence bulletin issued earlier this week about a group of violent militia extremists having discussed plans...

Stitt tells KTEN he backs Texas decision to end COVID rules

Stitt tells KTEN he backs Texas decision to end COVID rules

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt fully supports the decision of his Republican colleague in Texas who announced an end to COVID safety requirements.

Mercury and Jupiter visible Friday

Mercury and Jupiter visible Friday

The largest and smallest planets will appear side by side in the morning sky on March 5.

Texoma summer festivals are back in '21

Texoma summer festivals are back in '21

Without these events last summer, organizers faced economic setbacks.

Church pays medical bills for Ada-area patients

Church pays medical bills for Ada-area patients

If you see a bright yellow envelope in the mail that says your medical debt has been paid off, don't throw it out -- it's not too good to be true.