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Shooting event raises money for Denison programs
DENISON, Texas (KTEN) — For 17 years now, the Denison Area Chamber of Commerce has held an annual fundraiser giving participants a chance to clay pigeons. The money raised goes to programs like the Denison Youth Leadership Academy, which helps students get essential school supplies. Chamber CEO Diana Theall...
Southeastern Cheer team places 8th in first trip to Nationals
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (KXII) - The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Cheerleading Team landed an 8th place finish in the team’s first ever time competing in a national tournament. The team made the trip to Daytona Beach, Fla. last week where they competed against other several schools in the National...
Surviving the Storm: How to shelter in place
(KTEN) — We know that seeking shelter is the right thing to do during severe weather, but it's what you do before, during, and after the storm hits that can be the difference between life… or death. "My husband said, 'It's here! Get down!'" recalled Buncombe Creek tornado...
Sherman entrepreneur receives Congressional Patriot Award
(KTEN) — If you've ever driven through Grayson County, you've probably stopped at a convenience store once owned by Bill Douglass. The man behind Sherman-based Douglass Distributing was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's Patriot Award by Texas Rep. Pat Fallon (R-District 4). This award recognizes individuals who...
Durant man injured in suspected DUI crash, OHP says
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - A Durant man was taken to the hospital after a crash in Bryan County Tuesday night. According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the 65-year-old unidentified man was driving the wrong way down the southbound lanes of US-69 when he ran off the road and hit a concrete barricade.
Sherman students learn a DWI lesson
SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) — Sherman High School staged an eye-opening event Wednesday about the potential impact of drunk driving ahead of prom. Students gathered in the parking lot to watch Shattered Dreams, a presentation by classmates to show the dangers of impaired driving. The scene brought Sherman police, firefighters...
Denison residents fighting to save beloved white oak tree in their neighborhood
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - A neighborhood in Denison is fighting to save a beloved white oak tree that may soon be demolished. “When that chainsaw comes out, I’m gonna cry, and I won’t be the only one,” Denison resident Peggy Gardner said. She and her husband live...
Maximum budget for Downtown Denison visitor’s center approved
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - Downtown Denison is one step closer to a new visitor’s center. A maximum budget of $3,339,605 for the a visitor’s center was approved by the city council. In December of 2023, the city council agreed to a contract with Piazza Construction for a three...
Remembering founder of Durant non-profit ‘Feeding Hope’
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - “He wants to do a soup kitchen, and I’m like, I don’t cook and you don’t cook, and he was like, we’ll figure it out,” said wife of Brian Burkhalter, Leticia Burkhalter. One day in 2004, Brian Burkhalter left his...
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