The hard work of three Wichita Falls ISD schools is paying off. Hirschi High School, Booker T Washington and Ben Franklin Elementary School are now off the ‘Improvement Required Campus’ list. Read more here about the list and find out which other school in the WFISD needs improvement.… MORE
Burkburnett Middle School Receives New Upgrades
Burkburnett ISD is adding new locker rooms to Burkburnett Middle School, as well as windows that are energy efficient and provide another level of safety for students. The upgrades are being funded through the bond package that was passed in 2015. Find more details about the upgrades here.… MORE
Wichita Falls PD To Get New SWAT Gear
The Wichita Falls Police Department is about to get some new gear. It is something Police Chief Manuel Borrego is excited about. On Tuesday, the Wichita Falls City Council passed a resolution for the city to apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant, which is for agencies to use to buy equipment not covered…… MORE
Wichita County Voting Centers Set For November Election
The election for the Wichita Falls Mayor, District 3, District 4, and District 5 seats is finalized, and it includes new polling locations. On Tuesday, the city council passed an ordinance authorizing the election to be held. The biggest change is 22 new voting centers in the city that were selected by Wichita County Commissioners.…… MORE
City Of Vernon To Demolish Gibson’s Discount Center
A large discount center that closed sixteen years ago in Vernon will soon only be a memory. This comes after officials with the City of Vernon announced their plan to have it torn down. Read more about the demolition here.… MORE
New Air Conditioning Unit Installed At Wichita County Courthouse
The Wichita County Courthouse has a new air conditioning unit. A large temporary unit has been parked outside the courthouse for several weeks. It has helped cool down the jail since that unit went down. Commissioners are considering replacing air conditioners in other facilities. Click here for more details. … MORE
WFISD Meet The Teacher Nights Kick Off New School Year
As kids prepare to head back to school Meet the Teacher nights are getting underway all across the Wichita Falls ISD. Find out the schedule for WFISD’s Meet the Teacher events as well as those of area schools by clicking here. … MORE
BBB: Apple Is Not Calling You
The BBB has been hearing reports from consumers that are receiving calls and emails from imposters posing as Apple employees this week They are attempting to gain access to your devices to steal your information and also asking for money. Get more information about the scam here.… MORE
Despite High Water, Wichita Falls Officials Say McNiel Drainage Project Working
McNiel Avenue in Wichita Falls used to be one of the worst flooded roads in the city before a drainage project was done to address the problem. But flooding continues to happen in that area even after the work. On Monday there was lots of water rushing down McNiel. City officials say the drainage in…… MORE
With Other Wichita Falls Water Projects Complete, Lake Ringgold Becomes Top Priority
Despite all the rain, Wichita Falls got on Monday, city leaders are always thinking about the next drought. On Tuesday Wichita Falls City Council is expected to adopt revisions to their Water Conservation and Drought Contingency plan. It’s something they’re required to do every five years. But they’re doing it six months early so they…… MORE
