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Marietta hospital to reopen after storm damage
MARIETTA, Okla. (KTEN) — A portion of Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic will reopen on Tuesday, more than a month after the April 27 tornado that devastated parts of the community. The EF-4 twister damaged the building, left behind debris, and scattered medical equipment. Love County emergency...
Hot Summer Nights kicks off 30th season
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Concertgoers talked about their favorite experience of it all. For the 30th year, Hot Summer Nights makes its annual appearance in Sherman. The free event always leaves the community wanting more. “You have the music, you have the family time, you have the sun, you know...
Only In Love County
Old friend Jim said, “I am gettin’ sick and tired of going to our old cellar every time it thunders. Been there so often and gotten so bored, I have names for the spiders.”. *****. In the May 24 edition of the Marietta Monitor, I tried to explain...
Food bank moves to Greenville School
For the foreseeable future, Love County’s food bank that previously operated out of the Mercy Health campus, has been moved to the Greenville School cafeteria on U.S. Highway 77 north of Marietta. “The food bank building sustained severe damage in the tornado,” said County Commissioner Stacy Rushing. “We have...
Temperatures will peak in the triple digits tomorrow for most of Texoma | 6/7 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good evening Texoma! Tonight, there is a low chance for a stray shower or two in the overnight hours (about 10%), but most of Texoma will remain dry. Saturday will start with morning temperatures in the low 70s, and afternoon temps will climb into the 90s and 100s for the majority of Texoma. The forecast has Lawton reaching a high of exactly 100 degrees, which if this pans out would be the first time Lawton reaches the triple digits in 2024. There is about a 10% chance for rain both tomorrow morning and evening, but most of Texoma will remain dry. Severe weather is not expected.
Settlement deadline extended for two Denison apartments
DENISON, Texas (KTEN) — Two Denison apartment complexes are almost up to code after facing a Chapter 54 lawsuit last year. In November, the City of Denison approved an agreement with AB Sherman Holding Company after filing a lawsuit regarding the condition of the East Coast Apartments and Circle Apartments.
Emergency siren tests important in busy storm season
When a deadly tornado hit Valley View in Cooke County last month a malfunction prevented firefighters from activating emergency sirens. Cities across North Texas usually have a routine of when and how to regularly check outdoor emergency sirens. It has already been a destructive and deadly spring storm season in...
Sherman man arrested accused of burglary, impersonating police officer
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - A Sherman man was arrested and accused of burglary and falsely identifying himself as a police officer on Sunday. According to the Sherman Police Department, Jason Faulk damaged a car on the 400 block of North Travis Street, and stole items from the vehicle, including a piece of clothing with a police insignia on it.
As Lake Texoma rises, anglers catch fewer fish
LAKE TEXOMA (KTEN) — "Every day is like a new day for me," said Pottsboro fishing guide business owner Jay Staley. "Some days we're in shallow water; sometimes, we're in deep water. Really no consistency with the way the lake levels are changing." Guides on Lake Texoma are having...
Denison elementary schools get ready for growth
DENISON, Texas (KTEN) — As more students make their way to Denison, Terrell Elementary School is getting a makeover to accommodate for the growth, and hopefully, give parents one less headache when dropping their kids off. With the help of a $132 million dollar bond approved by taxpayers last...
Tyler Miller wins five including feature at Tioga
Nichols, NY — Driver Tyler Miller drove five winners including the $11,000 featured pace with Rockin On Venus on Sunday (June 9) at Tioga Downs. Rockin On Venus ($2.50) went straight to the lead in the feature and got to the quarter first in :28.2. The second quarter was same as the first and he led to the half in :56.4. Better Take It (Marcus Miller) was first to make a move going down the backstretch. Rockin On Venus was still in control leading to three-quarters in 1:24.
Safety, accessibility upgrades in store for Sherman park
SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) — From widening concrete curbs to allowing more space for parking, a plan has been set to improve safety and accessibility at Sherman's Pecan Grove Park. The goal of the project approved by the city council is to upgrade roads around the park — specifically Lamberth...
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