Three people with businesses took home prizes at the Small Business Awards event Thursday evening. Danny Ahern, with Iron Horse Pub, won Small Business Person of the Year. Armondo Luevano, with El Norteno, won Family Owned Business of the Year. Finally, Nichole Kirk, with Dear Heart Designs, won Young Entrepreneur of the Year. The event…… MORE
Sunflower Seeds Recall For Listeria Affects Dozens Of Products
Multiple companies have recalled more than 100 combined snack products for possible contamination of listeria in sunflower kernels. The FDA reported Wednesday that TreeHouse Foods initiated a voluntary recall. TreeHouse said its supplier notified it of listeria monocytogenes bacteria contamination in its sunflower seeds. Nearly 90 products were included in the recall, including items sold under brands…… MORE
Bowie Memorial Hospital Board Members Prepare For The Close
Bowie Memorial Hospital board members met Thursday night and found out some good news. Hospital officials discovered the federal government owes the board $171,696 dollars. A couple of years ago, board members were required to pay the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about $275,000 dollars due to a cost report from 2014. However, the board overpaid,…… MORE
Last-ditch Effort Made To Get Prince Help From Addiction Specialist
A frantic effort to get Prince help for an apparent battle with painkillers was launched hours before he died. The night before he died, Prince’s representatives made a desperate call to Dr. Howard Kornfeld, who specializes in treating people who are addicted to pain medication. “He set into motion a plan to deal with what…… MORE
Justin Timberlake To Release New Song ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling’
Justin Timberlake will be releasing a new song this week. The singer announced on Twitter that the tune will be released on Friday. “#CantStopTheFeeling” he tweeted in response to a fan’s request for the name of the song. “Two more days,” Timberlake added to announce the timing. As far as the direction of the new music, he’s been tight lipped,…… MORE
The Weeknd: ‘Music Is Being Made’ With ‘House Of Balloons’ Crew
The Weeknd is back in the studio making music, but what form it might take he has yet to reveal. In an interview with Vogue, the R&B singer met with the magazine in a studio after he pulled out of most of his scheduled commitments, including the European stretch of Rihanna’s Anti tour, so he could lay…… MORE
Zale’s Building Recognized By State Historical Commission
A Texoma building is receiving some special recognition. The Texas Historical Commission is recognizing the Zale’s Building as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an official Texas historical marker. A dedication ceremony is set for May 19th at 10:30am at 8th and Ohio to celebrate this honor. – Newschannel 6… MORE
Congressman Thornberry Receives Enterprise Award
US Congressman Mac Thornberry received the Spirit of Enterprise award from the US Chamber of Commerce Wednesday morning in Wichita Falls. “Business is the foundation of our economy. That’s where jobs come from. That’s where better standard of living comes from. I think it’s important for all of us to keep in mind we’ve got…… MORE
Hear Alicia Keys’ Latin-Infused New Song ‘In Common’
Alicia Keys has debuted the hypnotic, catchy single “In Common,” her first new track since last July’s “28 Thousand Days.” Marked by clipped phrasing over a minimal beat, Keys’ new single has a tropical, Latin-fusion vibe. The song — co-written by Keys, Illangelo, Tayla Parks and Billy Walsh and produced by Illangelo — has the singer delivering…… MORE
Wichita Falls Rated Highly For Working Parents
A study was recently done by a New York tech company that conducted data analysis on 446 different US cities. It revealed that Wichita Falls is the second best place to live for working parents. Smartasset, the group who conducted the study, revealed the top 10 cities for working parents. Quick travel, a low unemployment rate and…… MORE
