The Lake Wichita revitalization hit a milestone Tuesday in what is being called a historic moment for a project that is four years in the making. Those who are working to bring the lake back to life have received their long-awaited permit from the Army Corp of Engineers. This will allow them to start building…… MORE
Texas School District To Reinstate Corporal Punishment
A rural school district in south Texas has reinstated the use of corporal punishment according to a CBS News report. The Three Rivers Independent School District, about 75 miles south of San Antonio, approved the plan on Tuesday night. The complete story can be found here.… MORE
Community Healthcare Center Offering Free Sports Physicals
The Community Healthcare Center in Wichita Falls is hosting a free sports physical clinic on Thursday. Any middle or high school student athlete needing a physical to participate in school athletics can get one at the clinic. More details on free sports physicals can be found here.… MORE
Gun Pulled On Texoma School Bus
A Texoma woman claims that a child pulled a handgun out while on a school bus in Wichita Falls. It’s unclear what type of hand gun was pulled on the bus or if the weapon was loaded when it was pulled. Find more information about this incident by clicking here… MORE
Metallica’s James Hetfield On Jenner T-Shirts: ‘Show Some Respect’
Metallica’s James Hetfield criticized Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s line of controversial T-shirts, which feature the sisters’ faces superimposed over the likenesses or logos of various musicians and bands including Metallica, the Doors, Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G. “I guess what they were thinking is, ‘We can do whatever we want,’” Hetfield said in an interview…… MORE
Ticketmaster Releases More ‘Free’ Tickets As Part Of Class-Action Settlement
Ticketmaster is giving away tickets to nearly 200 events around America as part of a class action lawsuit settlement from 2013. The latest giveaway follows a similar one from last year, where Ticketmaster customers who purchased tickets between late 1999 and early 2013 may exchange ticket vouchers for select tickets at Live Nation owned or operated venues. For details…… MORE
More Downtown Parking Coming To Indiana Avenue
Parking in downtown Wichita Falls is about to get a little easier. After weeks of re-construction on Indiana Avenue, more spaces are finally opening up along the sidewalk, which could bring a boost to local businesses. Find more information about downtown Wichita Falls improvements, click here.… MORE
One Injured Following Single-Engine Plane Crash In Wichita County
Authorities in Wichita County are investigating a downed airplane near the Wichita Valley Airport in Iowa Park. Law enforcement from the Wichita Falls Police Department, Wichita County Sheriff’s Office, Wichita Falls Fire Department and the Texas Department of Transportation all responded to the call around 10:00 am Monday morning in the 3600 block of Old Iowa…… MORE
Wisconsin Company To Implant Microchips In Employees
A Wisconsin company is about to become the first in the U.S. to offer microchip implants to its employees. Yes, you read that right. Microchip implants. “It’s the next thing that’s inevitably going to happen, and we want to be a part of it,” Three Square Market Chief Executive Officer Todd Westby said. Find more information…… MORE
Keith Richards: Rolling Stones Back In Studio ‘Very Shortly’
Keith Richards teased that the Rolling Stones are headed back to the recording studio “very shortly” to record new music, following the release of their 2016 blues covers LP, Blue & Lonesome. In the latest installment of his fan Q&A web series “Ask Keith Richards,” the guitarist said the band will soon be “cutting some new…… MORE
