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Stray dogs in Grayson County could pose a threat to public safety
GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas (KTEN) - A rising tide of stray dogs means local shelters are packed, leaving large numbers of animals roaming the streets. "I know they're starving and their hungry and their hot so they're looking for shelter too in cold places, that could be someone's driveway, garage," said Staci Gay, the manager at Texoma Dog Ranch Rescue in Denison.
Veterans celebrate the 4th at Denison cookout
DENISON, Texas (KTEN) — The Military Veteran Peer Network got a head start on 4th of July festivities with a cookout in Denison on Tuesday. Texoma veterans were honored for their service at the annual Walker House event. Attendees chowed down on free food, with music and games to commemorate their services on and off the battlefield.
Denison City Council approves $3.8 million funding for future visitor center
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - This comes years after a massive fire destroyed the buildings that were previously at the property. The process for this has been going on since the fire and we quickly worked with the insurance agencies to be able to clean it up, and it’s just taken this long for it to be able to get plans and start building,” said Denison Main Street director, Donna Dow.
Denison homeowners complain about 18-wheelers
DENISON, Texas (KTEN) — Semi-truck drivers are worrying some Denison homeowners daily with their heavy loads up and down South Fannin Road on the way to the North Texas Natural Select Materials work site. "The more trucks go up and down, it's just getting worse," said homeowner Larry Vincent.
Denison leaders plan for rapid growth
DENISON, Texas (KTEN) — From adding more police to improving streets, water lines and other infrastructure, the city is focused on new projects for the upcoming fiscal year as its population swells. Denison city officials and leaders gathered last week to discuss the 2025 budget. Interim City Manager Bobby...
How to stay safe around fireworks this Fourth of July
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Before setting off fireworks this Fourth of July, remember sparks can fly in several ways. The celebratory attraction can cause serious injuries and property damage. Sherman Medical Center Chief Medical Officer, Dr. James Frame, said many firework-related injuries are caused by mishandling the explosives. “They keep...
Sherman hires Phillip Manning as new boys basketball coach
SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN)- Back here in Texoma, the Sherman Bearcats made it official Monday that they've hired Phillip Manning as their new head boys basketball coach. Manning was most recently an assistant at Allen High School in Texas. He has over a decade of coaching experience at five different schools.
Starbucks and Chick-fil-A opening second free-standing Sherman locations
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Starbucks and Chick-fil-A are building new locations in south Sherman. Chick-fil-A is set to break ground on its new location soon with an opening date around October 2025 or sooner. In Monday’s meeting, Sherman City Council could approve a tax rebate for the popular chicken restaurant...
Texas 10 Most Wanted fugitive captured in Wisconsin
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas 10 Most Wanted sex offender is back in custody following his recent arrest in Wyoming, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Ramiro Manuel Dominguez, 35, on June 27 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Dominguez, who was DPS Featured Fugitive in June 2024, was apprehended after DPS Special Agents from Lubbock coordinated with officers from the Cheyenne Police Department, following a tip received last month. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid for his arrest.Dominguez had been wanted since December 2023, when a warrant was issued out of...
Experts – Extreme Weather To Become “Normal” In Texas
Texas saw some crazy weather last year, including extremely high temps, and 2024 is looking to bring us more. In fact, experts think this insanity may become "normal". Last year, Texas saw record breaking heat waves and 2024 is expected to be at least as hot, if not hotter. The heat isn't the only extreme weather the lone star state could see this year.
60-year-old Texas man killed in Pittsburg County crash
PITTSBURG COUNTY, Okla. — A 60-year-old Texas man died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash four miles west of Crowder in Pittsburg County on Tuesday. The driver, who has not been named, was driving southbound on Nale Loop before driving off the roadway to the right for an unknown reason, striking a culvert, overturning and coming to a rest in a creek bed on the passengers side.
Clear The Streets: The Worst Areas For Underage Drinking In Texas
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the areas in Texas cited the most for underage drinking violations are all near universities. But some party schools party a lot harder than others if we take the numbers at face value. Overall, citations to businesses for serving underage patrons are trending down. This could be because:
Winning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold in California and Texas
INGLEWOOD – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Tuesday (July 2) evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery. Two tickets were sold matching five numbers in California and Texas. The ticket sold in California was sold at a gas station in the 400...
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Texas Law, What Happens If You Don’t Have a Will?
While I don’t have a will set up myself yet, I know that it’s important for all people in Texas to get that done. Let’s be honest, no one wants to think or talk about dieing even though it’s going to happen to all of us. While we would love to never have to think about it, that is not the smart way of handling things. You have worked hard and you don’t just want those things going to the state of Texas. Wait, does the state of Texas get your stuff if you don’t have a will? Let’s investigate.
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