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Denison, TX · Lifestyle
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Duck Derby marks 10 years
The Pauls Valley Water Park hosted its 10th annual Duck Derby July 24. The event included a rubber duck race around the park’s lazy river feature and a contest for “Best Decorated Duck,” across three divisions. Prizes included water park passes and park merchandise. 2026 Duck Derby...
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12 Eastern Oklahoma Buffets That Locals Say Still Do Things Like It’s The 1980s
You step into an eastern Oklahoma buffet, and the plastic tablecloths take you back. The steam tables are loaded with fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and gravy. The decor has not changed in decades, and neither has the food. Some of these spots have been serving Southern classics for years. The...
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Choctaw Casino’s World Series of Poker Circuit enters final days
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - The World Series of Poker Circuit is underway at Choctaw Casino and Resort, drawing players from around the world for a 13-day tournament that wraps up Monday. The circuit has brought players to the Durant casino for about 15 years. More than 8,000 players have attended...
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Afroman bringing Freedom of Speech tour to Duncan on Aug. 10
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) — Rapper and singer Afroman is set to perform in Duncan on Aug. 10 as part of his Freedom of Speech tour. The artist will perform at the Kochendorfer Brewery, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Opening entertainment will begin at 8 p.m. with Afroman set...
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Choctaw Casinos & Resorts Launches Free-to-Play Sports App
DURANT, OK – Choctaw Casinos & Resorts has launched Choctaw Sports, a free-to-play app that lets users pick game outcomes for their favorite teams using tokens instead of real-money wagering. The app features live-updating odds across 12 sports, including football, basketball, golf, cricket, baseball, hockey, tennis, and soccer. “Choctaw...
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This Oklahoma Chocolate Shop Lets You Watch Gourmet Sweets Being Made Behind The Factory Windows
The factory windows at this Oklahoma chocolate shop give you a front-row seat to the action, where you can watch as gooey caramel is folded into chocolate. The company was purchased by the Chickasaw Nation in 2000, and the current facility is a thirty-four thousand six hundred square-foot space that blends production with hospitality .
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Kingston restaurant showcased in video on YouTube channel featuring spots to eat nationwide
KINGSTON, Okla. (KXII) - A Kingston Italian restaurant is getting its close-up on a YouTube channel spotlighting places to eat across the country. The episode featuring the family-focused Bella Vita Italian Restaurant is now live on the America’s Best Restaurants YouTube channel. The episode, filmed in April, highlights owner Gima Idrizi’s American dream story, their made-from-scratch Italian dishes and the welcoming atmosphere they strive to create every day.
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Coburn teaches all about sourdough
Local Buncombe Creek resident Patti Coburn offered a free sourdough making class at the Shay Community Center on July 8. Not only did she host the class, she provided everything participants needed to learn the art of sourdough baking. In addition to demonstrating how to make sourdough bread, she shared...
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Why This Massive Oklahoma State Park Is The Ultimate Summer Waterfront Escape
A lake so massive it holds more than ninety thousand acres of water sprawls across the Oklahoma-Texas border, and a state park on its northern shore has become the ultimate summer escape for anyone who loves the water. The park sits on the edge of Catfish Bay, which means you...
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Taco Casa to host truck and jeep show
DURANT – A longtime local restaurant will be hosting a car show on Saturday, July 18. Taco Casa is presenting an Off-Road Truck and Jeep Show for the public. The event will be from 11 am.-5 p.m. at 324 N. First Ave. in Durant. Everyone is welcome to come. Admission is free and registration is free, as well.
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OU students film movie in Maysville
All the world’s a stage, including downtown Maysville. The crew of “Delivery Fee” filmed scenes in Maysville throughout June. The production took place without much fanfare, other than a public notification text alerting residents to avoid Williams Street while the crew filmed late night scenes involving a fake ambulance and weapons.