It’s almost election day in Wichita Falls and one of the things on the ballot would bring some much needed help to the MPEC and Memorial Auditorium. The hotel motel tax is the tax paid to the city when someone stays in a hotel in Wichita Falls. If a two percent increase is approved by…… MORE
The Wichita County Veterans Support Office has dealt with staffing shortages and reduced hours of operation for years. But now, they’ve got a full-time staff that can better serve veterans in the county. “The idea is to get people on the path to go through the Veterans Administration to succeed in getting their claim through,”…… MORE
Tyga’s been doing his own thing for a few years, operating as an independent artist but now, he’s inked a multi-million dollar deal with Columbia Records. Read more about Tyga’s new deal here.… MORE
Shakira was interviewed recently about her upcoming Superbowl performance with J-Lo and she had this to say: “I feel that it’s going to be great because she also represents a really important part of the Latino community who lives in the U.S.,” she said. “And I think in a way, I feel that I’m representing…… MORE
Nominations for the 2020 class of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame have been announced. Notorious BIG and Whitney Houston are among the artists who could be inducted. Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, who was nominated three times previous, has been nominated again. Read the complete story here.… MORE
Kevin McInturff has become the first Wichita Falls resident to announce his campaign for the Congressional seat Representative Mac Thornberry will vacate next year. Find the complete story here. … MORE
The owner of The New Grand Hotel on Broad Street is working on reopening their doors. For the last three years, they have been closed but maintaining the building. “We are planning on keeping the atrium areas as hospitality for the time being. The exterior part of the building we are going to turn into…… MORE
A year after receiving over $10 million in grants, the Wichita Falls Transportation Department is making progress towards building a new maintenance facility. The building where the department currently sits is old, with gaps, cracks and leaks. Get the complete story about the new facility here.… MORE
The After Hours Artwalk will make a special comeback for November. If you plan on participating in Artwalk, downtown officials recommend vendors bring a battery or solar powered lights for their displays. More information can be found here. … MORE
It’s Farm to School Month and WFISD was at the Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday, Oct. 5 to celebrate by highlighting the use of fresh fruits and vegetables within the schools. Emily Kincaid, Chartwells K12 Marketing Specialist and Food Service for WFISD, said “There’s three things we’re trying to accomplish with this. The first is…… MORE
