Abigail Brown

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Reporter at KTEN-TV (Denison, TX)

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Waterloo Pool reopens

Sep 15, 2023 | kten.com | Abigail Brown

DENISON, Texas (KTEN) — The Waterloo Pool in Denison welcomed swimmers back on Friday. The pool was closed for five weeks due to maintenance; now repairs are needed to make sure the building will operate efficiently. City staff is now working on a design proposal to revitalize Waterloo Pool. "Waterloo Pool is a special place," said Justin Eastwood, Director of Parks and Recreation. "It is the pool in the Texoma area.
Defibrillators for Durant schools

Sep 15, 2023 | kten.com | Abigail Brown

DURANT, Okla. (KTEN) — A recent donation of rescue kits to the Durant Independent School District will help save lives in an emergency situation. In 2008, Colton Sherrill died at age 10 due to an unknown heart defect. Each year since then, Trace and Dena Sherrill have held a fundraiser run to keep their son's memory alive and to support cardiac education. All the funds they raise from the running event goes to schools and projects.
Sherman man sentenced to 43 years on drug charges

Sep 14, 2023 | kten.com | Abigail Brown

GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas (KTEN) — A 47-year-old man from Sherman has been sentenced to a total of 43 years in prison. In August 2022, a Grayson County deputy pulled Henry Peters over for a traffic violation during a routine traffic stop. The deputy discovered a baseball-size bag containing crack cocaine under the vehicle. In October 2022, a Grayson County Sheriff's Office investigator stopped another vehicle on US 75 and arrested Peters for throwing narcotics out the window.
Sherman police prepare for Fright Fest

Sep 14, 2023 | kten.com | Abigail Brown

SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) — Sherman police are gearing up for their annual Fright Fest, a Halloween tradition hosted by the department. It began after September 11, 2001 to give families a safe place to trick-or-treat. Officers say they're looking for more vendors to help pass out treats. "If there's any businesses, churches, organizations that want to take part in it... it's free," said Sgt. Brett Mullen. "All you have to do is supply your own candy and set up your booth.
Bonham water line project nearing completion

Sep 14, 2023 | kten.com | Abigail Brown

BONHAM, Texas (KTEN) — The City of Bonham is working to improve water and sewer lines, but that ongoing construction is causing headaches for people who call the town home. But the city promises that drivers traveling down Island Bayou Road will soon see that construction come to an end. It's part of the $15 million project that began six years ago to improve the city's water and sewer lines. The money came from the city's Water Development Board.
New park coming to Van Alstyne

Sep 13, 2023 | kten.com | Abigail Brown

VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KTEN) -- As the city of Van Alstyne continues to develop, city staff are thinking about the quality of life for those people moving in. "We also believe that our parks system is very important to the people that live here," said City Manager, Lane Jones. City council awarded a construction contract to build a new park between Dallas Avenue and Kelly Lane. The park will feature 24 acres of green space. "Has a 3.3 acre fishing pond on it. It will have fishing gear.
New historical marker coming to Grayson County

Sep 13, 2023 | kten.com | Abigail Brown

SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) -- Since 2020, activists n Grayson County have pushed for a new historical marker to commemorate the Sherman Riot of 1930. In 1930, a mob lynched a black man named, George Hughes, and burned the old Grayson County Courthouse. The Texas Historical Commission returned the marker inscription, and it's been accepted by the Grayson County Historical Commission.
Fannin County officials seeking to improve the roads

Sep 12, 2023 | kten.com | Abigail Brown

FANNIN CO, Texas (KTEN) -- As more people choose Fannin County as their home, commissioners are seeking ways to improve the roads. Fannin County drivers have watched their roads deteriorate. "Rural roads are the worst for sure, and that's an ongoing issue and has been for every precinct," said Fannin County taxpayer, Troy Waggoner.
Durant ISD increases security measures

Sep 8, 2023 | kten.com | Abigail Brown

DURANT, Okla (KTEN) -- Safety is at the top of the list for Durant Public Schools. "It's going to be a safe place to be," said Superintendent Duane Merideth. After a shooting in August at a high school football game in Choctaw, Oklahoma, Durant schools and local law enforcement immediately took action. "Very pleased to have that relationship with all our law enforcement," said Merideth.
Semi-pro baseball coming to Sherman

Sep 6, 2023 | kten.com | Abigail Brown

SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) — A new semi-professional baseball team is headed to Sherman. For the past several months, city staffers have been working behind the scenes with owners of semi-pro teams around Texas to bring a squad to Veterans Field at Fairview Park. "In order to make the financials to make this whole deal work, they did need to make sure they would be able to sell beer at the games," said Sherman city spokesperson Nate Strauch.