After watching his 13th album 4:44 go platinum, JAY-Z will bring his newly-crowned opus on the road as part of his 4:44 Tour. Slated to launch Oct. 27 in Anaheim, CA., JAY-Z will embark on a 31-city trek nationwide. Hov’s journey will find him in major cities including Atlanta, Toronto, Las Vegas, Dallas, and of course, his hometown, Brooklyn.…… MORE
Michael Jackson’s Estate & CBS Team For Animated Halloween Special
CBS is looking to the music of Michael Jackson for its next project. The network has teamed with the estate of the late pop star for a new animated special for which his extensive discography will serve as the soundtrack, it was announced Tuesday. Find more details about the new project here which will introduce Jackson’s music to a…… MORE
Texoma-Area Church Receives Threats On Social Media
A Wichita Falls man is behind bars after a Texas Ranger began investigating alleged threats made towards a Texoma church. According to local law enforcement, 31-year old Scott Lee Jetton of Wichita Falls was using his Facebook account to make “terroristic threats” towards the Byers First Assembly of God Church. Jetton’s arrest affidavit explains that he was…… MORE
Man Arrested After Threatening To Attack Ariana Grande Concert
A 22-year-old Colombian man was arrested on suspicion of threatening to attack an Ariana Grande concert in Costa Rica, The Associated Press reports. The threat was made less than two months after a suicide bomber killed 22 people outside Grande’s concert in Manchester, England. Despite the arrest, the concert in Alajuela, Costa Rica went ahead as planned. More information…… MORE
Wichita County Could Face Funding And Job Cuts
Wichita County Commissioners are in the middle of budget talks and some agencies have expressed concerns about positions and funding possibly being cut. Commissioners said a handful of variables are to blame for the county’s spending issues. But they are aware they need to be more conservative. They said they are in a great financial situation…… MORE
Wichita County Sheriff’s Office Hiring Detention Officers
The Wichita County Sheriff’s Office needs detention officers and they are hosting a job fair this Saturday. Find more details and download a job application here. Applicants must have a high school diploma or have their GED and a valid Texas Driver’s License. … MORE
Two Arrested For Theft At Castaway Cove Water Park
Two people are facing theft charges after taking someone’s backpack from Castaway Cove Water Park on Saturday. Just after 2pm, Wichita Falls police officers were called to the Wayfarer Motel on Central Freeway in reference to a theft call made earlier in the day. Officers were successful in recovering the stolen property. More details about…… MORE
City Of Petrolia Issues Boil Notice
Officials with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued a boil notice for the city of Petrolia Monday morning. Residents there are being asked to boil their water for the next 48 hours due to a loss of pressure in the water distribution system. More information about the boil order can be found here.… MORE
Lane Closures On Kell Boulevard
Wichita Falls drivers should expect lane closures this week if driving at night on Kell Boulevard. Traffic will be reduced from four to two lanes eastbound between Taft and Brook Streets. Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 11. More information on this project can be found here.… MORE
Suspect Now Charged With Homicide In Death Of Father, 4-Year-Old Struck By Houseboat
The man arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide after he allegedly struck a 4-year-old with a houseboat has now been charged with the same charge for the death of the little girl’s father. Jason Bernal, 43, from Killeen, was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide after he allegedly struck a 4-year-old girl with…… MORE
