There have been two shootings in the last four days in one Wichita Falls community. However, police say crime in that area, Eastside, is the lowest in the city. Sergeant Harold McClure says Wichita Falls is broken down into six beats. Out of those beats, Eastside has the lowest number of felony reports filed. More details…… MORE
Burkburnett city leaders have plans in place to renovate one of the two parks in the city. It has been 18 years since Permian Park has seen renovations. City administrators are making new attractions and increased safety a high priority. Find out what plans Burkburnett city leaders propose for their park by clicking here. … MORE
Early voting for the Wichita Falls bond election began Monday morning. The $131 million bond includes seven propositions lettered A through G. The propositions include projects to improve streets, parks, finish the Circle Trail, Lake Wichita shoreline improvements, a new municipal complex, renovations to MPEC facilities, downtown streetscape projects and more. Find out where to cast…… MORE
The engine roared as Randell Reid took off on The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Reid, from Iowa Park, raced in the third K&N Spring Fling Million on April 21, 2018. Get details about Reid’s victory here.… MORE
Firefighters in Jackson County battled fires in the area for their fourth day straight and for some departments, their fifth day straight. Fire officials are urging residents to avoid dragging chains and throwing cigarettes out the window because that can easily spark a fire. Find the complete story here.… MORE
The online payment system for the Internal Revenue Service’s website IRS.gov is partially down, preventing last-minute filers from paying their taxes. Users who are clicking on the “Direct Pay” button on the front of the website are getting an alert that the service is currently unavailable – on the day taxes are due – hours before the midnight deadline.…… MORE
A Wichita Falls resident is $2 million richer. According to Texas Lottery, the winner claimed a second-tier Powerball prize for the drawing on March 17. Read the rest of the story here.… MORE
The company that has been Wichita Falls ISD’s food provider for just one school year will continue serving the students for another year. Board members renewed Chartwells’ contract at Monday night’s school board meeting. Superintendent Michael Kuhrt said the company had a rough start due to being short staffed and delayed shipping orders because of last…… MORE
Wichita Falls ISD is looking to hire around 100 teachers and Oklahoma educators have the chance to get the job without having to wait for a Texas certification. Superintendent Michael Kuhrt said the one-year probationary contract will give those who are certified to teach in other states one year to become Texas certified. Find details…… MORE
TxDOT crews said the Maplewood project is ahead of schedule and they hope it will be open for drivers by the end of the month. Although the culvert portion of the project will be complete, a section of Maplewood will be closed through October. Find out why here. … MORE
