As it barrels toward roughly one-third of the U.S. oil refining capacity, Hurricane Harvey threatens to disrupt gasoline supplies and cause prices to rise nationwide. The National Hurricane Center expects the hurricane will become a Category 3 storm with winds up to 125 mph. It could hang over the Texas Gulf Coast near Corpus Christi for…… MORE
WFPD Warn Public Of Credit Card Skimmers
The Wichita Falls Police Department has issued a new warning for anybody who uses a debit or credit card in Wichita Falls. Police officials say they have seen an increase in card skimmers popping up around the city. The head of a credit union in Wichita Falls confirmed to Newschannel 6 that several of its members…… MORE
Papa John’s Offers Free Pizza To First Responders During Hurricane Harvey
While first responders will be busy this weekend as Hurricane Harvey strikes, Papa John’s wants to make sure they are also well fed. More details available here.… MORE
Milam Elementary Broken Into Overnight
A Wichita Falls elementary school was broken into early Thursday morning. Ana Griffiths, Principal at Milam Elementary sent an email to parents Thursday evening. More details about the burglary can be found here.… MORE
Harvey Intensifies To Hurricane, Likely A Major Texas Storm
Tropical Storm Harvey intensified Thursday into a hurricane and forecasters said it would become a major hurricane to hit the middle Texas coastline. Sustained winds reached 80 mph (129 kph) more than a day before landfall was expected late Friday between Port O’Connor and Matagorda Bay, a 30-mile (48-kilometer) stretch of coastline about 70 miles…… MORE
Career Education Center Gives Hands-On Experience To Students
It has been almost a week since the Career Education Center with the Wichita Falls ISD opened its doors to students. The center is home to 1,200 people who walk those halls every day offering everything from robotics courses to a kitchen for culinary classes. Every student that goes to the school has the ability to get…… MORE
Wichita County Clerk’s Office Closing Early Friday
Due to the influx of traffic into Wichita Falls for this weekend’s bike race, the Wichita County Clerk’s Office will close early Friday at 4pm. Normal hours will resume Monday, August 28.… MORE
Rapper Defiantly Stares At Eclipse, Then Cancels Shows
For a rapper whose debut single was called “Unorthodox,” Joey Bada$$ isn’t one to accept conventional wisdom. Defying widespread warnings, he proudly stared at the solar eclipse without protection. It didn’t turn out to be a great idea. More details about Joey’s mistake can be found here.… MORE
Downtown Business Owners Discuss Sidewalk Dilemma
The sidewalks in Downtown Wichita Falls are an issue many downtown business owners are worried about. Many have said the trees are the root of the problem. More details on repairs to downtown sidewalks can be found here.… MORE
Rideshare Giant On The Move In Wichita Falls
It’s official, Uber has turned the key and is now in Wichita Falls. The company went online Tuesday at 11:30am. Wichita Falls leaders believe Uber will help the image of the city become more welcoming. More details on Uber’s entrance into the Wichita Falls rideshare market can be found here.… MORE
