A Wichita Falls non-profit wants to remind Texomans only because we are in winter months does not mean venomous snakes are not out. “We had a bite on January 28th this year and we’ve had bites on January and December [before],” Tammy Reece, Peyton’s Project executive director. The non-profit spreads awareness of venomous snakes and tries to prevent snake bites from occurring. For details on how…… MORE
DPS troopers say a Jack County deputy is in critical but stable condition Sunday night after being hit by a car while investigating a crash. According to the Jack County Sheriff’s Facebook page that deputy has multiple fractures and will need surgery. More details about the crash and the deputy’s condition can be found here. … MORE
A second Wichita Falls Independent School District employee has been arrested on charges of Faiure To Report. Texas state law requires a person in an official capacity to notify police and Child Protective Services within 48 hours of learning about or suspecting an incident involving any abuse of a child. Find more details about this developing…… MORE
Burkburnett Police are looking for information into the theft of a utility trailer with a lawnmower on it. They are asking anyone with information on this theft to please call the Burkburnett Police Department at 940-569-2231. Read more about the trailer here.… MORE
A WFISD Principal was booked into the Wichita County Jail on Wednesday for Failure to Report, which is a misdemeanor charge. According to arrest documents, it is alleged that on December 15, 2017, Kory Fancher Dorman, 45, committed Family Code 261.109 Failure to Report while acting in an official capacity as Principal at Crocket Elementary…… MORE
The Wichita Falls ISD and Chartwells, the food service company for the district and MSU, are partnering with local farmers to bring local produce into WFISD schools. Find more details about the new program here. … MORE
Numerous firefighters were out in Burkburnett Wednesday afternoon getting some training on a new brush truck the Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department is adding to their fleet. Captain Jared Burchett, with the Burkburnett VFD, said this is the first of its kind in Wichita County and is also qualified as a TIFMAS ready truck. More details…… MORE
It looks like a high-speed passenger train station is coming to Dallas. Developers of the Texas Bullet Train have unveiled new details on Monday on its passenger station in Dallas that would give riders quick and comfortable access for in-state travels. More information about the Texas Bullet Train can be found here.… MORE
Work on the Missile Road bridge in Wichita Falls continues. I-44 will continue to see on and off closures until repairs are complete. Watch for detours on both the North and Southbound sides of I44. Find the complete story here.… MORE
The Wichita Falls Independent School District’s superintendent has a new title under his belt, the “Tech-Savvy Superintendent of the Year.” Superintendent Michael Kurht was honored Sunday in Austin. Find details of his award here. … MORE
