The City of Wichita Falls is being considered for a new industrial hemp processing facility from Dallas-based Panda Biotech, LLC. The Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC) preliminary approved a $2.8 million package last week to attract the project to this area. “Wichita Falls is one of several potential locations under consideration by Panda Biotech…… MORE
23K More Largemouth Bass Stocked Into Lake Arrowhead
Inland Fisheries Wichita Falls District announced Wednesday 23,000 more Florida Largemouth Bass have been stocked into Lake Arrowhead. More information about the new stock can be found here.… MORE
City Of Vernon Cancels Summer’s Last Blast
The City of Vernon has canceled the annual Summer’s Last Blast car show and cruise. Mayor Pam Gosline made the announcement on the city’s Facebook page today. The complete story can be found here.… MORE
Animal Services Center Operating By Appointment Only
The City of Wichita Falls Animal Services Center has started operating by appointment only as of Tuesday due to staffing issues. The Animal Services Center will return to normal operations as soon as staffing levels return to normal. Click here for more information about how to contact animal services. … MORE
MSU Texas To Require Masks On Campus Beginning July 6
MSU Texas has implemented a new facial covering policy which will require all students, faculty, staff, visitors, vendors and contractors to wear masks while on campus. Read more about the new mask policy here.… MORE
Wichita Co. Judge New Order: No Outdoor Gatherings Over 100 People Without Approval
Wichita County Judge Woody Gossom has issued an order restricting large outdoor gatherings in excess of 100 people. Anyone found in violation of the order will be fined up to $500 and charged with a Class C Misdemeanor. Find complete details here.… MORE
Kiowa Casino Closed Until Wednesday After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
Kiowa Casino & Hotel has temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Find more information here.… MORE
Two Graham Prom Attendees Test Positive For COVID-19
Two people who attended a prom in Graham on Sunday have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Young County Local Health Authority Dr. Pat Martin. More information about this story can be found here.… MORE
Early Voting Locations In Wichita County
Early voting locations for the primary runoff are now open. You can go to the Wichita County Courthouse or Sikes Senter Mall in Wichita Falls, the County Tax Office Substation in Iowa Park, or the Commissioner buildings in Burkburnett and Electra to get your early voting done. These locations will be open until July 10.…… MORE
Texas, Florida Target Bars Amid Surge In Confirmed Virus Cases
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott shut down bars in Texas again on Friday and scaled back restaurant dining, the most dramatic reversals yet as confirmed coronavirus cases surge. Abbott also ordered rafting and tubing outfitters on Texas’ popular rivers to close and said outdoor gatherings of 100 people or more must be approved by local governments.…… MORE
