On August 1st, people with a handgun license will be allowed to carry a concealed firearm on Texas community college campuses. The new law was passed and approved in 2015 and went into effect for four-year public colleges last year, but community colleges were given an extra year to prepare. “They can come in if…… MORE
Concert Security’s New Frontier
In the hours after a bomb killed 22 people outside an Ariana Grande concert at England’s Manchester Arena, representatives for 26 of the world’s biggest venues held a conference call with security officials about how to prevent another attack. “To this point, security has been about crowd management, but now there has to be terrorism [prevention] built…… MORE
Life Jacket Station Installed At Lake Iowa Park
A life jacket station dedicated to a seven-year-old boy, who passed away a month ago after nearly drowning at Lake Iowa Park, was put up on Saturday morning. The life jacket station shaped like a cross is just footsteps away from where the incident happened. Richard Ondricek, Michael’s father, said he remembers his son swimming without…… MORE
Wichita Falls Police Department Is Hiring
The Wichita Falls Police Department is hiring. The WFPD announced the recruiting effort late Monday morning. Find more details on how to apply here.… MORE
FDA To Target Addictive Levels Of Nicotine In Cigarettes
For the first time, the federal government is proposing cutting the nicotine level in cigarettes so they aren’t so addictive. US Food and Drug Administration chief Scott Gottlieb on Friday directed the agency’s staff to develop new regulations on nicotine. The FDA has had the power since 2009 to regulate nicotine levels but hasn’t done…… MORE
Wichita Falls Flyover Closed Due To Water Main Break Damages
The flyover ramp from Kell Boulevard to 287 Southbound is closed, leaving travelers to find a different route. It’s all because of a water main break on July 9th. A 20 inch water main broke on 287, flooding part of the flyover and highway. More details on the repairs and closure can be found here.… MORE
Foundation Laid For Henrietta’s Construction Boom
Cement was laid down Friday morning for a construction boom in Henrietta 20 years in the making. A new Travel Center is being built on a nine-acre lot off Highway 287. Several other businesses like a gift shop, Steak-N-Shake and Texas Best Smokehouse are also being built there. Find more information about Henrietta’s expansion here.… MORE
Stand Up Paddleboards Already Launching On Lake Wichita
On Tuesday the city announced it has the permit to move forward on plans to bring life and business back to Lake Wichita. One business already utilizing the lake is SUP WF which stands for Stand Up Paddleboards Wichita Falls. Stand up paddleboards and kayaks are available to rent every day during the summer at the Lake Wichita Park. Find more information about SUP…… MORE
Confessions of a Touring Musician: Band Members for Beyonce, Chainsmokers And More Talk Life On The Road, Being Recognized & Gaining Followers
Everyone knows who Beyonce, The Chainsmokers, and Fifth Harmony are — and pay enormous amounts of money to see them live — but seldom do audiences know the names of the instrumentalists behind the artists who make the shows possible. Click here to read about some of those artists behind-the-scenes who work hard to keep you entertained and on…… MORE
Kesha Shares Childhood Home Movies In New Video, ‘Learn To Let Go’: Watch
“Learn to Let Go” is more than just a song title for Kesha: “It’s become one of my mantras over the last few years,” the singer tweeted Thursday as she released the video for her new song. In the video for the third advance track from her upcoming album, Rainbow, Kesha shares home video footage of herself…… MORE
