Since mid-July, temperatures around Texoma have been on either side of 100 degrees and some areas have not seen significant rainfall in two and half weeks! Under those conditions things have dried out, which can be fuel for fire, The latest fire happened right in the middle of a wind farm just after 11am Wednesday.…… MORE
New Details About Body Found In Clothing Box
We have new information on the cause of death for David Donald. His body was found inside a clothing collection box in Graham. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner said that Donald died of methamphetamine intoxication. His body was found on July 2. Police believe he had crawled into the collection box to try and find…… MORE
A Fare Road
Wichita Falls city officials say rideshare is coming to town – the question is when and what does that mean for our city’s cab companies? Oklahoma-based Tride Rideshare wants to start operating in Wichita Falls by Hotter Than Hell, which is less than a month away. City officials say that conflicts with the current Vehicle For…… MORE
Sites Under Fire For Selling Secondary Tickets With ID Restrictions
Secondary ticket websites have come under fire for selling tickets with ID restrictions. Many big-name artists such as Tom Waits, Adele and David Gilmour enforce a strict policy whereby the name on the ticket must match the photo ID in a bid to curb ticket touting and ensure fans get to see the show at…… MORE
Frank Ocean Expected To Release ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ Album This Week
Maybe the cryptic video playing on Frank Ocean’s website is a sign the R&B singer is really ready to release his long-delayed second studio LP. The New Orleans native became a trending topic on Twitter after the circulation of a New York Times article suggesting the new Boys Don’t Cry album is on the way this…… MORE
Justin Bieber Takes Swipe At Taylor Swift; Shows Support For Rapper Kanye West
Justin Bieber has reignited the feud between Taylor Swift and Kanye West by posting an image from a video chat with the rapper on Instagram. The “Shake It Off” singer has been embroiled in an argument with the rapper over his song “Famous,” in which he name checks her, for months. Taylor’s team denied she…… MORE
Midwestern State Campus Carry Implementation
Campus carry is now in full effect at Midwestern State. Julie Gaynor, Director of MSU Marketing & Public Information, said changes will probably come as they continue to learn more, but they are confident in the way everything was put in place. “We did appoint a task force,” Gaynor said. “They went through and made…… MORE
Burkburnett ISD Teacher Named Region 9 Elementary Teacher Of The Year
Rhonda Birdwell, an elementary teacher at John Hardin Elementary, Burkburnett ISD, has been named the 2017 Region 9 Elementary Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made at the Regional Awards Luncheon at Region 9 Education service Center on, July 29th, where nominees from the Region 9 districts were honored. Two panels of judges, one for…… MORE
Committee Votes For Salary Increase
A Wichita County constable is celebrating a victory in his efforts to seek higher pay for the work he does. Last Tuesday, Precinct 2 Constable Tom Black presented his case to the salary grievance committee. “It was a good dialogue,” Wichita County Judge Woody Gossom said. Judge Gossom was the chairperson for the committee and…… MORE
Texoma Community Credit Union Goes Blue For Law Enforcement
Next Wednesday, July 27, starting at 9:30am, Texoma Community Credit Union will show their support for local law enforcement by painting the giant “T” logo outside their Southwest Parkway branch. TCCU will “Back The Blue” with buckets of blue paint, and present checks to the Wichita Falls Citizen Police Academy Association and the Wichita County…… MORE
