Scottish-born actor Sean Connery, best known for his portrayal of legendary spy James Bond, has died at the age of 90. His family confirmed the actor’s death, saying Mr. Connery “died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family” at his house in the Bahamas. Read more about the life and career of Sean Connery here. … MORE
Workforce Solutions Virtual Job Fair November 5
30 North Texas employers will be hiring for 150 jobs in the area next Thursday, November 5 from 11am-2pm so get your resume ready! Everyone is invited to take part with first hour priority given to veterans, military members and their spouses. The job fair is open to the general public from noon til 2pm. Registration…… MORE
Eagle Scout Goes Above And Beyond To Earn Merit Badges
An Eagle Scout with The Northwest Texas Council has gone above and beyond to earn every merit badge. To become an Eagle Scout, you only need to earn 21 badges but this scout earned all 137 merit badges. Read more about the area’s newest Eagle Scout here.… MORE
Texas Blood Institute Facing Emergency Blood Shortage
The Texas Blood Institute is in immediate need of blood donations of all types. The recent ice storm and the continuous effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused the blood institute to see significant downturn in donations. Find more details here on how you can help.… MORE
Wednesday’s Closures And Delays
Texas Schools Chillicothe ISD — 10am start, buses run 2 hours late Crowell ISD — 10am start, all sports canceled this week Petrolia ISD — 10am start, buses run 2 hours late Quanah ISD — 10am start, buses run 2 hours late Throckmorton CISD — 10am start, buses run 2 hours late Vernon ISD — 2 hour late start Woodson ISD — 10am start,…… MORE
Weather Could Lead To Power Outages
The transition to cold weather may leave people without power until energy companies can figure out the problem and resolve it. Companies like Oncor respond to the outages. The fire department will also check out the problem in situations that are possible emergencies. “You just never know what’s going to happen until the weather gets…… MORE
Lakeside City Volunteer Fire Department To Open New Facility
The Lakeside City Volunteer Fire Department and The Lakeside City Fire Department are hard at work preparing for the opening of their brand new facility. The building is 90% complete and will house both Lakeside City Fire Departments under one roof. Find the complete story here.… MORE
Henrietta ISD Outlines Return To Campus Plan
Henrietta ISD announced Thursday they will be requiring all students, including Head Start through 3rd graders, to wear masks starting next Monday. School officials say masks will be available as needed and this adjustment will allow them to serve students with small groups and interventions while maximizing safety for all. Read more about Henrietta’s return…… MORE
Wichita Falls Warriors Ready To Welcome Fans To Home Opener
This weekend marks a new chapter of hockey in Wichita Falls. The new North American Hockey League expansion team, the Wichita Falls Warriors will have their inaugural home opener this Saturday against the Odessa Jackalopes. “Wichita Falls is a hockey community,” said head coach Garrett Roth. “They’ve come out in big numbers in the past…… MORE
MSU Texas Cancels Spring Break, Ends Semester A Week Early
MSU Texas has released an updated academic calendar removing Spring Break for the 2020-21 school year. The break was supposed to run from March 13 to March 21, with classes resuming on March 22, but instead classes will continue to run through the week. Read more about MSU’s schedule change here.… MORE
