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Weather disaster inspires Sulphur native's new song
SULPHUR, Okla. (KTEN) — Sulphur native TJ Todd spent his high school years on the football field, and it's one part of his new song entitled "This Ole Town." Todd wrote the song as a beacon of hope for the people of Sulphur in the wake of the April 27 tornado that ripped through his town and on to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, where the monkey tree is located.
Kingston residents outraged after city council votes to fire police chief
KINGSTON, Okla. (KXII) - At Tuesday’s meeting, Kingston residents were outraged after city council members voted to terminate Police Chief Kasey Cox. “Honestly if I had the answers, I wouldn’t have the questions that I do,” Cox said. “I don’t think this spawns from one incident. I think it starts over a long period of time.”
Multi-Agency Resource Center arrives to assist Sulphur residents in tornado recovery
SULPHUR, Okla. (KXII) - Over 15 volunteer agencies are teaming up with state and federal resources offering their help to those recovering from the tornado that damaged over 160 homes and businesses in Sulphur. “We know that recovery can be a long process and a difficult process and thats why...
Kingston City Council terminates police chief
KINGSTON, Okla. (KTEN) — Kingston City Council members met Tuesday to discuss the future of city employees with potential wage increases and possibly renewing contracts. But the meeting was adjourned abruptly after Kingston residents expressed frustration with the council's decision to terminate police Chief Kasey Cox without an explanation.
Multiagency resource centers scheduled in tornado-damaged southern Okla. towns
[American Red Cross] — At the American Red Cross, our hearts go out to those who lost their lives and the communities punished by tornado outbreaks across Oklahoma, the Great Plains and the South. Even as we provide recovery services for people affected by the April 27 tornadoes in southern Oklahoma, we are now responding to meet residents’ immediate needs after a violent tornado struck communities in Osage and Washington counties, including Barnsdall.
Isolated severe storms possible this afternoon
Big supercells in north Texas will try to spread into southern Oklahoma Thursday afternoon and early evening. As they move across the Red River, they will tend to weaken. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is out for southern Oklahoma until 7PM. This includes Sulphur and Marietta, areas hit hard by tornadoes this year already.
9-year-old Oklahoma boy runs a mile to find help after a tornado crashes family's truck
A 9-year-old Oklahoma boy ran over a mile to seek help for his parents after a tornado threw the family's truck off the road and into a tree. During that storm, Branson Baker and his parents, Wayne Baker and Lindy Baker, were caught in a tornado in Dickinson near Ardmore on their...
Caney High School standout chooses military career
CANEY, Okla. (KTEN) — While many students ditch the books and go on vacation after they graduate, one Caney High School senior is breaking the mold and going straight into serving her country. In addition to leading her softball team to victory at the school's first-ever state championship, Leah...
Madill's Fajardo signs to play soccer at Murray State
MADILL, Okla. (KXII) - Madill soccer standout Miguel Fajardo signed to play at Murray State College. Fajardo has been a good player at Madill and is excited about heading down the road to Tishomingo to continue his playing career.
Portions of Texoma under Severe Thunderstorm Watch
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This story will be updated throughout the evening on Thursday, May 9, 2024, as the severe weather situation in the area develops. Refresh this story often for updates. UPDATE: Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 2:25 p.m. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Montague County until […]
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