Wichita Falls is getting closer to the construction of a proposed DoubleTree hotel near the MPEC. On Tuesday city council passed a resolution expressing intent to either transfer a title of land or provide a 99-year land lease to Gatehouse Capital for the project. More information about the land grant can be found here.… MORE
Wichita Falls city leaders continue to make progress on the hike and bike trail. More details on the construction of phase 2 of the trail can be found here.… MORE
After having serious concerns over an outside group’s desire to redevelop the Highpoint Village and Country Park apartments on Professional Drive in Wichita Falls, city leaders look to be moving forward on the project. More information on redevelopment efforts can be found here. … MORE
Just days after announcing all the details for his self-titled new album, Brett Eldredge has shared the new song “The Long Way.” “The Long Way” isn’t entirely new, as the country crooner has been throwing it into his live set lists during recent shows. He also performed the sweeping ballad live at Sunday’s 2017 Miss…… MORE
There is a new initiative in Wichita Falls encouraging people to eat at local restaurants instead of corporate chains. John Richie is a member of the Wichita County Democrats, and he’s recently put together a list of 114 local restaurants that people can eat at and support to help keep the money in the community.…… MORE
Texas Connections Academy, a virtual school is seeking to expand its reach in Wichita Falls. The academy is a tuition-free, virtual public school for students in 3rd – 12th grade. More information about the new online school can be found here.… MORE
A Wichita Falls man is behind bars after police said he tried to use a fake $100 bill Wednesday morning. Officers on scene said the bill felt more like regular paper, was smaller in dimension than a legitimate $100 bill and the bill had Chinese symbols on the front and back. More details on the arrest…… MORE
Looking for work? Check out the job fair tomorrow at Sikes Senter Mall, from 2-5pm at the JC Penny pavilion. Dress appropriately and bring resumes if you have them. For more details and a complete list of employers who’ll be on hand, click here.… MORE
Chris Stapleton may have titled his debut album Traveller, but the restless country singer can’t abide driving in Nashville. After that 2015 LP exploded, going double platinum and becoming the top-selling country album of 2016, he hightailed it out of the increasingly congested city for the freedom of a newly purchased 311-acre ranch in the…… MORE
If your children enjoy fishing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is hosting After School Fishing today. The cost is only $3.00 for the first child and $2.00 for each additional child in the same household. Fishing equipment, bait, and supervision will be provided. Find more details about the fishing program here.… MORE
