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Roosevelt Bridge reopens after accident
(KTEN) — The Roosevelt Memorial Bridge over Lake Texoma was closed to traffic through much of the day Wednesday after an early-morning accident. The front end of an 18-wheeler was hanging off the bridge after the crash around 3 a.m. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said that truck was attempting to avoid colliding with another vehicle when it jackknifed and crashed through a guardrail. Part of the cab of the truck was left hanging over edge of the bridge, but no one was hurt.
Texomans turning to private storm shelters as public storm shelters close
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - With several public storm shelters closing in the past few years, more Texomans are buying or building private storm shelters to keep their families safe. The city of Durant closed their last public storm shelter back in 2021. “We decided it was no longer feasible to...
Durant Public Schools names new superintendent
DURANT, Okla. (KTEN) — Durant Public Schools on Wednesday announced that Mark Moring has been named the district's new superintendent. In a statement, the district said Moring has 26 years of educational experience. He currently serves as the superintendent for Davis Public Schools, which has an enrollment of 879.
Lake Texoma managing flood risks after recent rainfall
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - With excess rain in the past few weeks, engineers at Lake Texoma are working diligently to manage flood risks. “That’s the most important thing that we do is flood risk management and ensuring the integrity of the structure,” Lake Manager Jake Ellison said. Ellison...
Dallas man sues Denison police officer over traffic stop, arrest
DENISON, Texas (KXII) -A civil action lawsuit has been filed against a Denison Police Officer. News 12 spoke with the attorney of the victim who is accusing the officer of racial profiling and unlawfully ordering his K-9 to attack him. In May of last year, Derrick Dunlap of Dallas was...
One person in critical condition after Denison crash
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - One person is in critical condition after a multi-vehicle crash on the Highway 75 access road in Denison Tuesday afternoon. According to Denison police, a white Ford car was stopped behind 18-wheeler at an intersection near Crawford Street when another car hit it, causing the Ford to hit the 18-wheeler.
Paris cop arrested for assaulting woman, relieved of duty
PARIS, Texas (KXII) - A Paris police officer arrested over the weekend for felony assault has been relieved of duty. Officers were called to the Sunset Lounge on North Main Street around 2 a.m. Sunday for a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located a woman with lacerations to her face. Witnesses...
Nearby residents express concern on pending permanent rock and concrete crushers
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - A rock and concrete crusher plant is awaiting approval for its application and for many residents, this is a time of concern. Residents who live near the pending permanent rock and concrete crushers are concerned about the air quality and already damaged roads. “You can imagine the dust in and out of there and imagine the roads that they’re driving on especially if they’re full,” said Tucker Freeman who lives right next to the site where the rock crusher would go.
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