Highway Expansion Projects In Texoma

The Texas Department of Transportation has released updates on two major highway projects across Texoma that have been raising concerns and questions for months. The first is TxDOT’s plan to widen Highway 82 from Henrietta to Nocona. There was talk of a road being widened and a reroute that some residents were against. Another road…MORE

With Flu Season Approaching, Vaccinations Are Arriving

Flu season is almost here and that means it is time to start thinking what you are going to do to protect yourself from getting the flu. Kristina Halberg, a nurse practitioner, at CommunityMed urgent care, said everyone is at risk of getting the flu. “Everybody should be getting their flu shot. It’s not just…MORE

Rider HS Student Council Remembers 9/11 & Honors First Responders

On September 11 Americans everywhere remember the deadliest terrorist attack in the nation’s history. The day four passenger planes were hijacked. Two crashed into the World Trade Center’s twin towers. A third slammed into the Pentagon and the remaining jet crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers overpowered the hijackers. Nearly 3,000 people were killed that day, and…MORE

Wichita County Approves Design For New Jail

The new Wichita County Jail and Law Enforcement Center have been a work in progress since it was passed by voters in May. On Tuesday, commissioners took a big step in moving forward on the project. For months the county’s jail committee team has been working with architects on a schematic design. Read more about…MORE

Oncor Sends Aid To Florida, Harvey Assistance Continues

Oncor is sending crews to Florida to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. More than 200 employees and contractors left early Sunday morning to assess damages and restore power in partnership with Florida Power and Light. Crews will be busy for the next two weeks setting new poles and repairing power lines. More Oncor workers may be…MORE

Tax Rate Increases For Wichita County Residents

If you live in Wichita County, your tax rate will soon be going up. “We knew that the only change that would happen to the tax rate was enough funding to pay for the jail bond,” Precinct 4 Commissioner, Jeff Watts said. “That is going to be slightly over what we estimated at 5.5 cents.”…MORE

City Leaders Consider Extending Circle Trail System

Since 1987, Wichita Falls has successfully laid down 18 miles of concrete for its 24-mile Circle Trail System. On Tuesday morning, Wichita Falls city leaders will debate over whether or not to lay down additional sidewalk that would run along a bridge under Seymour Highway along an abandoned section of railroad and end at the road…MORE

Queen Release Trailer For News Of The World 40th Anniversary Edition

Queen have released a trailer for the 40th anniversary release of their classic News Of The World album. The trailer features previously unseen footage of the band taken from Queen: The American Dream, a DVD documentary included in the Deluxe version of the album, which is released on November 17. Find more details about the…MORE

Volunteers Still Needed For Disaster Relief

American Red Cross organizers in North Texas said more volunteers are needed, not supplies, to help with disaster relief efforts as Hurricane Irma approaches Florida. The Red Cross reserved half of its national resources after Hurricane Harvey in anticipation of more disasters. One Texoma woman, Brenda Carpenter, is answering that call for help. She signed up…MORE

Wilbarger County Sheriff’s Office Now Using Pepper Guns

The Wilbarger County Sheriff’s Office has a new tool that will give deputies an upper hand when suspects put up a struggle. It is a Centurion LE Pepper Gun and the office is the first in North Texas to have them. The pepper gun sends a blast of red pepper stronger than the average pepper…MORE

Recently Played