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Colbert, OK · Municipal
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Sherman's Secret Black Budget Project: Secrecy and Unchecked Authority in Sherman
Nowhere is the departure from democratic transparency more glaring than in the town's $50 million municipal school venture. Widely recognized as the largest capital project in Sherman's history, the renovation has become the ultimate test case for administrative overreach. In his local column this week, First Selectman Don Lowe reflected on his tenure, boasting that after reviewing a long list of capital projects completed during his nearly nine years in office, "not one of them went over budget". While this may be factually accurate, treating basic fiscal competence as a heroic achievement is highly misleading. Responsible corporations and competent managers come in on budget every single day; it is the fundamental definition of doing the job. Furthermore, it is remarkably easy to avoid exceeding a ledger when you are spending unprecedented amounts of other people's money.
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Pauls Valley band competition to change format this year
High school marching bands from across the region will gather at Thompson Field in Wacker Park Saturday for the 17th annual Pauls Valley Marching Band Championships. This year’s Championships will look a little different for both spectators and participants as the event moves from a parade and field competition to a prelims and finals format.
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Community Conversations: New sober living house in Duncan to host grand opening
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) — On today’s edition of Community Conversations, 7News’ Katie Wittman sat down with Dr. Trinh Bender and Michelle Monroe from the Cedar House in Duncan. The Cedar House is a sober living house for women meant to help those who are recovering from alcohol...
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Talk of the Town: Durant Main Street weekend events
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - Durant Main Street’s Angie DeLong, Kendra Ibarra, and Stephanie Swicker joined Caroline on Talk of the Town to discuss three events hitting Downtown Durant this weekend. Those events include Mahjong 101, Night Shift, and the Magnolia Twilight Market. All events are happening on Friday, Sept....
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Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate Cyndi Munson to make several campaign stops in Texoma
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Boswell residents voice concerns over proposed data center, gas plant at town hall
BOSWELL, Oklahoma (KXII) - Residents gathered in Boswell Tuesday evening to discuss a proposed natural gas power plant and data center combination project along the Bryan County and Choctaw County line. News about the project began circulating in the spring. Choctaw County commissioners responded in May by adopting a moratorium,...
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Chickasaw Nation Opens First Active Aging Facility
ADA, OK – Chickasaw Nation Governor Chris Anoatubby led ribbon-cutting ceremonies Sept. 15 to dedicate a new fitness facility designed for Chickasaw elders. The new site for the Chickasaw Nation Active Aging program is the first of its kind in the Chickasaw Nation. “We are opening the doors to...
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US 75 construction between Sherman and Howe starts October 5
GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas (KXII) - Construction on segment two of the U.S. 75 project between FM 1417 in Sherman and FM 902 in Howe starts October 5, weather permitting. The Texas Department of Transportation is beginning the project, which will turn that stretch of roadway into a work zone. Grayson...
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Ardmore city commissioners vote to send decision on future of Flock cameras to voters
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - During a meeting Monday evening, Ardmore city commissioners unanimously voted to send the decision on the future of Flock cameras in the city to residents for a vote. The vote comes as residents have been signing a petition seeking to recall commissioners after they voted to...
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'No attempt for repair': Some Wayne residents without water due to leaking water line
WAYNE, Okla. (KOKH) — Some people in Wayne are without water, and say they do not know if and when they will have running water again. "We didn't have any warning," Justina Reaves said. The Reaves family lives in Wayne but outside of city limits. They are on city...
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Ardmore replaces aging storm sirens across the city
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Ardmore is replacing all 17 of its storm sirens and adding one at Regional Park. Amber Wilson, Ardmore’s emergency management director, said the sirens are being replaced because of their age. “They get harder to find parts for because they are a little outdated. Our...
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ODOT clears up sidewalk confusion
Misleading information regarding the sidewalk construction along Highway 32/Main Street in Marietta has led to confusion and questions regarding the project. Oklahoma Department of Transportation Resident Engineer Josue Olguin, Ardmore, offered some clarifications. “The scope of the project has not changed. All of the changes are making the sidewalks ADA...
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Service After the Uniform: Army veteran revives struggling VFW post
DUNCAN / MARLOW, Okla. (KSWO) - An Army veteran who joined VFW Post 1192 in search of disability guidance is now credited with rebuilding the post after it had dwindled to a handful of members. William Schmidt III joined the New Jersey Army National Guard in 2003 as an M1...