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Texas Power Grid CEO Terminated
It’s lights out for ERCOT’s CEO Bill Magness. He was fired Wednesday for his mismanagement of Texas’ power grid during last month’s sub-zero freezing temperatures which left over 4 million Texas residents without power and therefore, unable to heat their homes. Magness has defended his decision to begin rolling blackouts to ease the strain on…… MORE
Wichita Falls’ Annual Free Compost Giveaway Saturday
Citizens of Wichita Falls who participate in the Choose to Reuse program at the Wichita Falls Organics Facility will be able to pick up a free load of compost this Saturday. Get more information here.… MORE
PPP Federal Aid Program Opens For Small Businesses
Nearly one year into the coronavirus pandemic, help from the federal government for small businesses who are struggling continues to be in high demand. Luckily, starting Wednesday for two weeks, the Paycheck Protection Program will open applications for places that have 20 employees or less. More details about this new, temporary eligibility requirement and how…… MORE
Avoiding Winter Storm-Related Water Suspensions
The City of Wichita Falls Water Department is helping residents make sure they can keep their water services on. “We actually haven’t cut anybody off for nonpayment since right when this first started, which I think was around Feb. 11, so we’ve actually gone about two and half weeks,” said Azura Kerr, Systems Data Administrator…… MORE
Federal Aid Available After Last Week’s Extreme Winter Storm
The SBA and FEMA have earmarked funds for those Texas counties under a Federal Disaster Declaration. In Texoma, those counties are Wichita and Montague. Click here to learn more about applying for federal disaster assistance.… MORE
Nick Cannon Says He’s Grown Since Anti-Semitic Remarks
It’s been 7 months since Nick Cannon made anti-Semitic remarks during his podcast. He was removed from the show and during that time, he has apologized and met with leaders of the Jewish community to learn about what his remarks mean and how to “First and foremost I extend my deepest and most sincere apologies…… MORE
Businesses Aid Community During Extreme Weather
Across the state and in Wichita Falls, people stepped up to lend a helping hand this week. The community showed up for each other even when they lost power or water themselves. “She didn’t hesitate. There was never any question. She was going to make sure that our dogs were taken care of,” said Jean…… MORE
RIP Prince Markie Dee
Fat Boys Rapper Prince Markie Dee has died. He was 52. According to Allhiphop.com, he’d been feeling unwell, experienced swelling in his legs and passed away of congestive heart failure. His mother heard about her son’s condition and luckily, was able to fly out to Miami to be with her son when his condition declined…… MORE
SNAP Recipients Eligible For Replacement Benefits Due To Winter Storm
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to the severe winter weather by dialing 2-1-1. Click here for more information.… MORE
