GRANT –– A woman and child lost their lives last Thursday afternoon, after a collision with a Freightliner on U.S. Hwy.

More than 2,000 Texans have expressed their opposition to the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir by signing a petition which condemns the water project and states, “The proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir would rob Northeast Texas of land, valuable jobs, and precious water, devastating the region’s economic vitality, heritage farmlands, and natural resources. I stand in opposition to this project and call on policymakers to put a stop to this costly, unnecessary and damaging project.”

KFOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY –– Death row inmate Richard Glossip is set to die Dec. 8, but on Thursday his attorney and a lawmaker revealed newly uncovered evidence that they say brings his guilt into question.

I have received numerous phone calls regarding the Hugo Tag Agency closing and questions about when the office will re-open. I’ve been working to track down answers with the Oklahoma Tax Commission and have yet to receive a date when the Tag Agency will re-open.

Hugo News Sports The Buffaloes are headed into district play this week, and they’re starting with one of the biggest games of the season. Hugo is traveling to Idabel to take on the rival Warriors in a game that head coach Krystopher Gross believes has district championship implications.

RATTAN — With six consecutive wins under their belts, the Rattan Rams faced off Saturday against the Wister Wildcats in Rattan. The Rams were able to plate one run in the opening inning and that run would turn out to be the game-decider as Rattan escaped with a scant 1-0 win.

The KEDDO Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman Program is looking for special people to visit and advocate for longterm care residents. Most residents just need a friendly face to listen and convey to them that someone cares. An Ombudsman can work to resolve any concerns or problems residents may have within the facility. The Ombudsman Volunteer is a person who cares enough to want to make a difference in the resident’s life and will work with the facility to resolve their concerns. Ombudsman Volunteers are committed to improving and enriching the lives of residents in Nursing Homes, Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities. An Ombudsman is an advocate for residents. An Ombudsman provides information about how to find a facility and what to do to get quality care. They are trained to resolve problems The goal of the Ombudsman Program is to have Volunteers at each facility in the State to work with the facility and surrounding community. Training in skills such as problem solving and communication, information about regulations, the processes of aging and long-term care facilities is provided by the Ombudsman Program for Volunteers.