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Roosevelt Bridge closed after accident
Roosevelt Bridge closed after accident

The Bryan County Sheriff's Office advised motorists to find alternative routes after an 18-wheeler crashed and blocked the crucial span over Lake Texoma.

This 18-wheeler crashed on the Roosevelt Bridge on May 8, 2024.

Durant Public Schools names new superintendent
Durant Public Schools names new superintendent

Durant Public Schools Superintendent Mark Moring.

Family farmers rebuild crop after tornado damage

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Family farmers rebuild crop after tornado damage

"It doesn't feel good, but you're in agriculture," said pecan farm owner Carl Buchanan. "When bad things happen, you start again and do it again."

Denison Dam floodgates open to combat rising lake levels

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Denison Dam floodgates open to combat rising lake levels

Every second, nearly 150,000 gallons of water is being released from the floodgates at Denison Dam to combat the rising waters of Lake Texoma.

Renovations set for Sherman City Hall

Sherman City Hall

Renovations set for Sherman City Hall

The $2 million plan to update the existing building will save money over the alternative of a new facility.

Classes resume for Sulphur students

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Classes resume for Sulphur students

The final two weeks of the school year will be anything but normal.

Safety upgrades coming to North Texas Regional Airport

The control tower at North Texas Regional Airport in Denison.

Safety upgrades coming to North Texas Regional Airport

Federal and state funding will be used to improve lighting and navigation at North Texas Regional Airport.

Grayson College bond preparations begin

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Grayson College bond preparations begin

Students and staff at Grayson College will see updates to facilities after the approval of a $456.5 million bond in Saturday's election. 

Three hurt in Denison wreck

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Three hurt in Denison wreck

A passenger and driver were taken to a local hospital with injuries and another driver was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition. 

One dead in Lone Grove house fire

Lone Grove firefighters at the scene of a fatal blaze on May 7, 2024.

One dead in Lone Grove house fire

The first alarm at the address on Ingleside Drive went out just after 9:30 a.m.

Second tornado in 5 weeks damages Oklahoma town; 1 dead

Damage from a tornado in northeast Oklahoma on May 6, 2024.

Second tornado in 5 weeks damages Oklahoma town; 1 dead

The tornado ripped through the 1,000-person town of Barnsdall, about a 40-minute drive north of Tulsa, on Monday night.

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history.

The Latest | Stormy Daniels to return to witness stand on Thursday as court adjourns

The Latest | Stormy Daniels to return to witness stand on Thursday as court adjourns

Witness testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial is set to move forward again and all eyes are on who will be called next.

'It's all about space' — Whitesboro voters pass $118 million school bond

Whitesboro High School

'It's all about space' — Whitesboro voters pass $118 million school bond

"We’ve known for a while that we’re out of space," said Whitesboro ISD Superintendent Ryan Harper.

Whitewright homeowners find tarantulas in their yards

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Whitewright homeowners find tarantulas in their yards

"I'm not a big spider fan ... but at least I can see where he's at and avoid him," said Whitewright homeowner Sean Dyar. 

Ada man sentenced for 2019 murder of 17-year-old girl

Tanner Washington, left, was charged with first degree murder in the 2019 death of Faith Lindsey.

Ada man sentenced for 2019 murder of 17-year-old girl

Tanner Dean Washington, 29, received a life term for killing Faith Lindsey.

Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but presses on with Rafah attacks

Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but presses on with Rafah attacks

The Israeli army has told Palestinians to begin evacuating eastern Rafah, according to an Israeli Defense Force statement on Monday, signaling that a ground invasion is imminent.

Texoma law enforcement juggles disaster relief with regular duties

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Texoma law enforcement juggles disaster relief with regular duties

Although it is a large increase in responsibilities, local police believe they are up for the challenge.

Sanger man helps provide donations to Marietta

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Sanger man helps provide donations to Marietta

Timothy Hendrix of Sanger, Texas, has helped contribute donated goods to tornado survivors in Marietta.

Marietta family saved by tornado shelter

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Marietta family saved by tornado shelter

"My mom decided three or four years ago to get one, and I guess it's a good thing she did," said April 27 tornado survivor James Casey.

Chickasaw National Recreation Area reopens part of park

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Chickasaw National Recreation Area reopens part of park

A portion of the Chickasaw National Recreation area has opened to the public.

Sarah Beth Owen elected as Whitewright mayor

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Sarah Beth Owen elected as Whitewright mayor

"We need to get our financials together and work on a comprehensive plan to move the city forward," said Sarah Beth Owen.

Paris police officer arrested on assault charge

Paris police officer Hunter Armstrong faces a felony assault charge.

Paris police officer arrested on assault charge

Hunter Armstrong was identified as the assailant in an incident early Sunday morning at the Sunset Lounge.

The Latest | 12th day of Donald Trump's hush money trial adjourns early

The Latest | 12th day of Donald Trump's hush money trial adjourns early

Witness testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is set to resume.

Social Security won't be able to pay full benefits in 2035 if Congress fails to act

Social Security won't be able to pay full benefits in 2035 if Congress fails to act

The combined Social Security trust funds – which help support monthly payments to the elderly, survivors and people with disabilities – are expected to be exhausted in 11 years.

Sulphur Public Schools remain closed

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Sulphur Public Schools remain closed

Sulphur Public Schools will be closed Monday, May 6.

Incoming council members ready to mold Denison's future

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Incoming council members ready to mold Denison's future

New Denison Mayor Robert Crawley and Place 6 council member Teresa Adams agree that preparing for growth is the city's top priority.