Monday’s attempted child abduction in Wichita Falls has some parents concerned for their child’s safety. Investigators said a 13 year old girl was waiting for the school bus on the corner of Hooper and Lenore when a man driving a truck yelled at her to get in his vehicle. She told police when she did not…… MORE
Wichita Falls Police Department Female Recruits
Wichita Falls 69th Police Academy is made up of eighteen recruits and three of them are female. That’s the largest female presence in a WFPD Academy class since 2008. Cindy Casillas, Ashley Davin and Heather Zimny are all WFPD Recruits that share the same goal- to become a Wichita Falls Police Officer. “I think I speak…… MORE
Hear Phife Dawg’s Posthumous ‘Nutshell’
Less than a month after his death, the family of A Tribe Called Quest co-founder Malik “Phife Dawg” Taylor, has released a new video featuring the full version of “Nutshell,” a track the rapper teased with a snippet last year. Produced by J. Dilla, “Nutshell” finds Phife delivering a quintessential clinic in wordplay, constructing an intricate set of verses structured around…… MORE
Drake Debuts Two New Songs Featuring Kanye West, Jay Z
Drake has teased the eclectic sounds of his upcoming album Views From the 6 with two new songs, “Pop Style” and “One Dance.” The Toronto rapper’s highly anticipated album will be released this month, which he confirmed on his OVO Sound Radio Show upon the release of “Summer Sixteen.” On the heavy, trap-inflected “Pop Style,” the Throne — Jay Z…… MORE
Council Approves Addition To Economic Development Budget
The Wichita Falls City Council gave its stamp of approval to $2.6 million to the economic development budget. The increase in funding will be for improvements at a business that’s been closed for several years. The funds will be used to fix up the former Stanley Tools building which sits just behind the jail annex. In…… MORE
Transit Troubles
Many residents in Texoma have a car, bike, or some means of transportation, but others don’t. While public transportation in Wichita Falls is an option, some residents say it’s too limited in its service. A disabled veteran reached out to city officials Tuesday saying he’s had trouble finding work to coordinate with city bus route schedules. He said…… MORE
Record-setting Knife Officially On Display In Bowie
The record-setting Bowie knife is officially on display tonight in Montague County. It’s been a project three years in the making. Now officials are hoping it becomes a major tourist destination. The knife is more than 20-feet-long and can sustain winds up to 90 miles per hour and two inches of ice. A masterpiece, that many came out…… MORE
One Injured Following Hit And Run Accident
A hit and run accident Sunday night left one person injured in Wichita Falls. The Wichita Falls Police Department was called to the 1600 block of Elizabeth Street at around 8:40pm Sunday. When they arrived, they discovered an 18-year-old had been hit by a vehicle. Officials said the 18-year-old was crossing the street on his bike when a…… MORE
52 Years Later: Remembering 1964 Tornado
Fifty-two years ago, on April 3rd, an F5 tornado made it’s way through the northwest portion of Wichita Falls. Newschannel 6 made history that day by broadcasting the twister live from outside the station. “It’s one thing to tell someone that tornadoes are coming. It’s a completely different thing to show them the tornado live on television,”…… MORE
Hancock Fabrics Closing All Locations
Hancock Fabrics is closing all of its remaining 185 stores after filing for bankruptcy. The Great American Group won a bankruptcy auction for assets and inventory of the fabric and craft retailer. The company’s website is already advertising a going-out-of-business sale in stores and online. Sales will continue for the next few weeks while inventory remains. Hancock…… MORE
