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Neighbors lament loss of iconic Highland Park mansion
Members of the nonprofit Preservation Park Cities organization say the tearing down of an Italian Renaissance mansion marks a significant loss for the architectural history of North Texas. Large construction equipment was on the site at 4101 Beverly Drive on Friday continuing to tear down the mansion, which began on...
CDC says kids with head lice can stay at school, don't have to be sent home early
HOUSTON — Students with head lice don't have to be sent home from school, according to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The guidance says for students to be sent home at the end of the day to be treated and they're allowed to return after beginning the appropriate treatment.
Animal welfare group takes aim at Senate D33 candidate Gwartney
A Washington D.C. animal welfare group has criticized state Senate candidate Shelley Gwartney for accepting an endorsement from a state commission alleged to be a cockfighting PAC. Animal Wellness Action urged Republican primary voters to “reject Gwartney in her quest for that seat because of her full-throated acceptance and touting...
Temperatures cool down just a bit for the upcoming week | 8/24 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good evening Texoma! Sunday will be a quiet weather day across Texoma as temperatures will cool down slightly across the area. Morning temperatures will start in the mid-70s around sunrise, and afternoon temperatures will climb into the low 100s. Skies will be mostly sunny during the day with south winds at 5 to 15 mph.
An 'Impeach Ryan Walters' rally was held Saturday at the state Capitol
A crowd gathered on Saturday for a rally focused on ousting Oklahoma's controversial schools superintendent from his elected post through impeachment. Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, and Rep. Forrest Bennett, D-Oklahoma City, were among speakers at an "Impeach Ryan Walters Citizens Rally" at the state Capitol. Organized by a group called Oklahomans For Democracy Inc., the rally drew about 75 people. ...
Amarillo rated top 10 best places to rent in Texas
Approximately 45 million Americans have chosen to rent, according to a study by the National Multifamily Housing Council. Convenience, cost and availability are reasons Americans choose to rent over buy a house.
Coaching legend Nick Saban expresses concerns over Oklahoma's physical adjustment to the SEC
Former Alabama head coach and legend of the game Nick Saban is enjoying his post-retirement media opportunities (and we're all better off with him still staying with the game). Making an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show live from Dublin, Ireland, Saban remarked on Texas and Oklahoma's ...
Former Love County treasurer indicted, again
Former Love County Treasurer Lorry Hull has been accused in an indictment of embezzling $21,499 in public funds. The state's multicounty grand jury on Thursday returned the indictment charging Hull with seven felony counts of embezzlement by county treasurer. Prosecutors told the grand jury judge she is suspected of using the funds for...
Heat warnings in effect for the majority of Texoma | 8/24 AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good morning Texoma! Today is going to be another hot one for the area. Temperatures this afternoon will be well into the triple digits, and feel-like temperatures will likely get over 110 degrees at peak daytime heating. There is a low chance for rain this afternoon and evening (about 10% chance), but most of the area will remain dry.
Amidst Texoma burn bans, firefighters from five cities needed for Gunter grass blaze
GUNTER, Texas (KXII) - Firefighters from five different Texoma cities raced to Gunter on Friday afternoon to put out a grass fire that caught in a dangerous spot. Crews from Gunter, Collinsville, Celina, Van Alstyne, and Tioga all converged on an empty field where a mower nicked a rock and sparked a blaze that came within a stone’s throw of a Gunter neighborhood and a construction site.
WISD shares updates on bond sales, project design plans
Monday night, Brian Grubbs, managing director with SAMCO Capital, gave financial updates on the sale results of the voter-approved $118 million school bonds. As of Monday, $88 million in bonds sold on the market, which included the $18 million Proposition B multi-purpose building bond. The remaining $33 million for Proposition...
WISD first day of school ends with Meet the Bearcats
Meet the Bearcats is an annual community-wide pep rally that enables the Whitesboro ISD to introduce its student athletes to the community. Businesses and organizations give out free items from booths, the Whitesboro Marching Band performs and the Athletics Booster Club held a few drawings for prizes ranging from a Yeti cooler to reserved parking at home football games. This year’s event was held on Wednesday, Aug. 14 and included athletes of all ages. It was a great way to kick off the new school year.
Back-to-School bash provides free haircuts, supplies to area students
On Aug. 11, the Sunday before school started, area kids were invited to attend a Back-to-School Bash at the Collinsville Elementary School gym. There, families could pick up school supplies, enjoy snacks and water and kids could enjoy a bounce house and free haircuts from professional barbers. The idea for...
Whitesboro family, German student learn from each other during foreign exchange program
This year, Whitesboro natives Justinia and Joshua (J.C.) Lunsford welcomed 16-year-old foreign exchange student, Mabel Spannagel, into their home for a six-week program. Hailing from Germany, Spannagel arrived as a total stranger, but wound up being one of the closest people in the Lunsfords’ lives. A junior in high...
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