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Sherman speller wins state bee ... again
Sherman speller wins state bee ... again

For the third time, Sherman High School junior Shomoy Kamal is the best speller in the State of Texas.

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SOSU rodeo team headed to Nationals
SOSU rodeo team headed to Nationals

SOSU Rodeo team member Gus Franzen in action.

Denison senior gets the graduation shoes he needs

Robert Sevasin finally has the shoes he needs for graduation.

Denison senior gets the graduation shoes he needs

Robert Sevasin needed a big pair or shoes — size 19 — for the walk to receive his diploma on Saturday.

Saturday events lure beer enthusiasts to Sherman

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Saturday events lure beer enthusiasts to Sherman

903 Brewers has a family-friendly event planned for Saturday and another beer-themed get-together is on tap for downtown Sherman.

Whitewright senior heads to UT with impressive accomplishments

Marcanthony Gonzalez is a top Whitewright High School scholar, athlete and also a businessman.

Whitewright senior heads to UT with impressive accomplishments

Marcanthony Gonzalez is graduating near the top of his class, runs his own business, and is a state champion powerlifter.

Denison High students make bowls to help food pantry

Denison High Art Club students sold handmade bowls to raise funds for a local food pantry.

Denison High students make bowls to help food pantry

Members of the Art Club have been busy creating handmade bowls to raise funds for Denison Helping Hands.

Sherman school employees recognized for great work

Top Sherman ISD educators were rewarded with the use of a new car.

Sherman school employees recognized for great work

Cash and cars were some of the prizes awarded to the Sherman ISD's top teachers, faculty members and volunteers.

Ada woman keeps husband's memory alive through custom hat-making

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Ada woman keeps husband's memory alive through custom hat-making

By day, Cindy Bowling teaches math at Ada City Schools; in her spare time, she runs Dry Creek Hatters

Sherman celebrates Cinco de Mayo on Friday night

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Sherman celebrates Cinco de Mayo on Friday night

The Friday night event features food, music and fun from 6 to 11 p.m.

Sulphur student becomes district's first e-sports state champion

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Sulphur student becomes district's first e-sports state champion

Sulphur junior Bowdy Fires is a part of Sulphur's new after-school e-sports program, which has proved to be a valuable asset for student expression.

Calera police car promotes autism awareness

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Calera police car promotes autism awareness

Calera's top cop made a decorative change to his police vehicle to spread awareness and acceptance for autism.

Sculpture celebrates Choctaw-Irish bonds

The design of the new Eternal Heart sculpture to be installed at the Choctaw Capitol Grounds.

Sculpture celebrates Choctaw-Irish bonds

The Eternal Heart sculpture will be installed at the Choctaw Capitol Grounds in Tuskahoma.

Whitewright student headed to Naval Academy

Whitewright senior Ayden Goodman is headed to the U.S. Naval Academy.

Whitewright student headed to Naval Academy

Ayden Goodman beat tall odds in his successful quest to become a midshipman.

Future pilots take to the sky in Sherman

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Future pilots take to the sky in Sherman

The Sherman chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association hosted their annual Young Eagles event Sunday, hoping to draw in aspiring pilots.

C.A.S.T. for Kids returns to Lake Murray

First responders went fishing with special needs children at Lake Murray.

C.A.S.T. for Kids returns to Lake Murray

Children with special needs got a chance to go fishing and meet with first responders.

Preview: Classic cars are Cruisin' Main in Ada this weekend

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Preview: Classic cars are Cruisin' Main in Ada this weekend

It's Ada's second major event since downtown renovations were completed.

Texoma Hero program celebrates 100th ceremony

The Texoma Hero program celebrated its 100th ceremony to honor veterans on April 28, 2023.

Texoma Hero program celebrates 100th ceremony

Co-founder Billy Teague recalled that the first ceremony to honor veterans for their service was in January 2015.

Colbert woman still searching for stolen therapy dog and car

Khrystian Rice is trying to find her stolen therapy dog.

Colbert woman still searching for stolen therapy dog and car

For Khrystian Rice, it was a heart-stopping moment: Walking out of the Durant Walmart to find her car and her five-month-old Australian shepherd therapy dog gone.

91-year-old volunteer recognized for community service

JD Moore, 91, was recognized for his service with AmeriCorps.

91-year-old volunteer recognized for community service

JD Moore has been giving his time to AmeriCorps for 30 years now.

Denison welcomes all former students for Spring Fling

Denison welcomes all former students for Spring Fling

Anyone who attended a Denison school is welcome to Saturday afternoon's free event at Munson Stadium.

Pottsboro twins helping young and old

Twin sisters Malyn (left) and Blair Dudley created projects to earn the Girl Scouts' top honor.

Pottsboro twins helping young and old

Blair and Malyn Dudley are hoping to earn the highest Girl Scouts honor with their community projects.

Denison artists in the national spotlight

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Denison artists in the national spotlight

The Story of Art in America is focusing its lens on the lively Denison arts scene.

Choctaw Nation offers fresh beef for your freezer

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Choctaw Nation offers fresh beef for your freezer

If you want to skip the supermarket for buying beef, the Choctaw Nation has you covered.

Remembering the Oklahoma City bombing after 28 years

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Remembering the Oklahoma City bombing after 28 years

"In my lifetime, that was the first major thing that I can remember happening in the United States," said Criner Hills firefighter Chris Reding.

Ada business helps dreams come true for prom

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Ada business helps dreams come true for prom

An Ada woman who runs her own private prom and bridal shop helps provide dresses at a discounted price to select girls.

Spring bluebonnets frame family portraits

A three-month-old poses for bluebonnet photos in Denison.

Spring bluebonnets frame family portraits

Bluebonnets were adopted as the Texas state flower on March 7, 1901. Ever since, people have been stopping to admire them. 

Senior pickleball duo growing the sport in Grayson County

Tom Wilson and Ken Carr are considered the godfathers of pickleball in Grayson County.

Senior pickleball duo growing the sport in Grayson County

Tom Wilson, 95, and Ken Carr, 89, are considered the godfathers of pickleball in Grayson County.