One of the first buildings to stand in Wichita Falls is on track to get a much-needed facelift. It is located on the 600 block of 7th Street and was constructed back in 1882. There are plans to make it look brand new. “I was glad to walk into the place because I’ve done these projects…… MORE
Wichita Falls City Council Looks To Fill District 3 Seat
The Wichita Falls City Council is looking to fill the District 3 seat. The seat became vacant earlier this week when Brian Hooker’s term limit expired. Residents interested in serving can submit a cover letter explaining their qualifications and why they would like to serve to the City Clerk’s office. Find more information about the…… MORE
Don’t Burn Your Kids: Run The Garden Hose First
A garden hose lying in direct sunlight can be a dangerous thing. Remember drinking out of a warm hose? It’s like that but much worse. The water can actually heat up enough to cause burns on your child’s body turning innocent play into a parent’s nightmare. Click here to find out how to prevent your…… MORE
Sears Hometown Files Lawsuit Against Wichita Falls Building Owner
A lawsuit has been filed against the company that owns the building where Sears Hometown was briefly operational in Wichita Falls. Sears Authorized Hometown Stores, LLC has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Federal District Court against Y&O WF LLC. Click here to read more about the lawsuit and what to do if you are…… MORE
Officials In Wichita County Warn Of Dangers Of Brain-Eating Amoeba
The City of Wichita Falls Public Works and the Wichita Falls -Wichita Co. Public Health District teamed up to warn residents of a rare waterborne disease, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. The amoeba lives in muddy, stagnant, warm water and enters the body through nasal passages. Children are highly susceptible to this disease and the majority of…… MORE
MSU Texas, NCTC Celebrate Grand Opening Of Shared Student Learning Center
Midwestern State University and North Central Texas College are celebrating a grand opening of a new shared student learning center in Flower Mound, Texas on Wednesday. Administrators from MSU Texas and NCTC broke ground on the facility in December 2016. The 31,000 square foot facility has classrooms, science laboratories, lecture halls, seminar classrooms and interactive…… MORE
Local Business Hosts Summer-Long School Supply Drive
A local business hosted an event to help educators leap ahead in preparations for the next school year. Jump for Joy Party Play Center hosted a summer school supply drive on Tuesday and will be accepting school supply donations every Tuesday throughout the summer. More information can be found here. … MORE
TXDOT Installs New Traffic Cameras In Wichita Falls
TXDOT has six new traffic cameras up and running in Wichita Falls. The 1-million-dollar update brings the total amount of traffic cameras in the city up to 15. The cameras can rotate 360 degrees as well as zoom in and out. They are located on I44 and highways 287 and 82. More informations about the new…… MORE
Severed Rattlesnake Head Bites Man
A man’s encounter with a rattlesnake the weekend of May 27 almost ended his life. It happened near Lake Corpus Christi when a couple was outside doing yard work and the husband encountered a 4-foot rattlesnake. He beheaded it with a shovel, but he soon found out how dangerous a dead snake can be. Read the…… MORE
WFISD’s Summer Feeding Program Begins This Week
Wichita Falls ISD’s summer feeding program kicks off this week. Click here to find out where your child can get free or reduced price lunch as well as a menu of items available.… MORE
