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Bowie, Nocona implement water restrictions
Due to the lack of rain and high heat, City of Bowie water customers are now in stage one of the drought contingency plan with voluntary watering restrictions on odd/even days. City of Bowie Water Plant Director Jerry Sutton reported Lake Amon G. Carter hit 916.96 on Aug. 27. Once...
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Texoma rancher to government: “stay out of our business”
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - Cattle ranchers are facing pressure from extreme drought and economic conditions, according to Jeff Hazaleus, owner operator of Durant Stockyards. “The pressure for sure,” Hazaleus said. Drought forces early sales. Hazaleus said ranchers are selling cattle earlier than they normally would. “People having to sell...
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Madill Rose Garden Club Yard of the Month
The Madill Rose Garden Club is proud to present the August Yard of the Month award to Daniel and Becca Summers. Nestled on a spacious corner lot along South 4th Avenue, their stunning property stands out as a true gem in one of Madill’s oldest historic neighborhoods. The beautiful one-story brick home is framed elegantly by towering, mature trees that provide both character and welcome relief from the Oklahoma sun.
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Popular Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s looks to open in Sherman
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Austin-based Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s has filed a site plan with the city’s planning and zoning office for a possible location in Sherman. The request is scheduled to be heard by the planning and zoning committee on Sept. 22. The closest Chuy’s is currently in...
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Duncan back to standard water treatment following arrival of delayed shipment
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) — The City of Duncan Public Works Water Treatment Facility is back to its standard water treatment following the arrival of a delayed shipment. A shipment of ammonia, used to treat Duncan water, arrived following delays due to out-of-state wildfires with standard treatment beginning again on Sept. 1.
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Old Ardmore high school could be converted into multi-family housing
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - The old Ardmore high school building may be getting a makeover. The century-old building on North Washington Street could be turned into multi-family housing. Officials said the owners filed a request for a conditional use permit. The proposal will be show to the planning commission next...
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Ardmore recall petition over camera contract vote launches
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Organizers in Ardmore posted a petition Monday morning to recall city commissioners who voted to renew the city’s Flock camera contract. Hundreds of people showed up to sign it. Dennis Wilson, who signed the petition, said the issue is about privacy. “I feel like it’s...
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Pauls Valley Schools adding new stadium security measures
PAULS VALLEY, Okla. - Pauls Valley Public Schools are introducing new security measures for attendees at all the home games. The new security protocols come nearly five months after a former student opened fire in the hallway of Pauls Valley High School. The district said it is using a new...
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Talk of the Town: Celebrating Choctaw Nation artists at the Choctaw Cultural Center
CALERA, Okla. (KXII) - The Choctaw Cultural Center’s Monique Jacobsohn and Kerry Steve joined Caroline on Talk of the Town to discuss the 21st Annual Choctaw Art Show and its newest exhibit ahead of the Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival. The Choctaw Art Show is being hosted at the...
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Ardmore lawyer launches recall effort after council votes to keep Flock cameras
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - A local attorney has drafted a petition to recall city commissioners who voted to keep Flock cameras in Ardmore, following a 3-1 council vote. Michael Tipps said he got involved after watching the meeting where Commissioner Buddy Simon was allegedly shut down while asking questions. “The...
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This Forgotten Oklahoma Frontier Fort Is Now a Free-to-Explore Park With Ruins and Walking Trails
Somewhere in southern Oklahoma, tucked along a quiet stretch of highway, sits a place that most people drive right past without a second glance. Fort Washita Historic Site is one of those rare finds that rewards the curious traveler with layers of real history, crumbling stone ruins, and wide-open grounds that feel almost cinematic.
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Kingston stoplight swapped for stop signs after ODOT change causes confusion, near-misses
KINGSTON, Okla. (KXII) - Drivers in Kingston were caught off guard Wednesday when crews replaced the town’s only stoplight, at Highway 70 and Main Street, with stop signs. “No warning, no heads up from ODOT. It was just a change in the middle of the day with no thought about it,” said Cassidy White, a driver.
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Evacuation orders for Indiahoma fire lifted
COMANCHE, Okla. - The large wildfire in Indiahoma has been stopped from progressing, according to Comanche County/Lawton Emergency Management Saturday night. Comanche County Emergency Management said evacuation orders have been lifted for the area of the Railroad South Fire. Residents are now able to return home where access is available.
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Overdose Awareness Walk to take place in Duncan on Saturday
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) — Pathways to a Healthier You and Wichita Mountains Prevention Network will host an Overdose Awareness Walk on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. in Duncan. The walk is set to begin at 10 a.m. at the DRH Health Children’s Clinic. There is no fee...
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Former Trailblazer building in Denison being converted into small business space
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - A nearly 75,000-square-foot building on Woodlawn Boulevard in Denison is being converted into space for up to 16 small businesses. Urban West Ventures is developing the project. The building previously housed Gibson’s Discount Center and later served as a Trailblazer call center, which employed about 400 people for many years, according to Tony Kaai, president of the Denison Development Alliance.
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Oklahoma student elected as FCCLA National Officer to lead over 250,000 students
KINGSTON, Okla. - What started as a desire to learn how to cook has turned into a national leadership opportunity for one Kingston High School senior. Kooper Walker, a senior at Kingston High School, was recently elected as a national officer for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America or FCCLA, after making it through a lengthy selection process that included multiple interviews and more than 20 candidates.