Early voting for the $131 million bond election in Wichita Falls ended Tuesday evening. 7,730 voters turned out during early voting. Election Day is Saturday, May 5. Click here to find where you can vote on Election Day.… MORE
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Wichita Falls First Responder Fighting For Expected Benefits
One Wichita Falls police officer is still trying to recover from an injury he suffered in July. It’s left other officers upset with the worker’s compensation process, and they’re doing something about it. Click here to read about the officer’s injuries and difficulty getting treatment.… MORE
East Side Crime Rate Low Despite Recent Shootings
There have been two shootings in the last four days in one Wichita Falls community. However, police say crime in that area, Eastside, is the lowest in the city. Sergeant Harold McClure says Wichita Falls is broken down into six beats. Out of those beats, Eastside has the lowest number of felony reports filed. More details…… MORE
Permian Park In Burkburnett Will Soon See Renovations
Burkburnett city leaders have plans in place to renovate one of the two parks in the city. It has been 18 years since Permian Park has seen renovations. City administrators are making new attractions and increased safety a high priority. Find out what plans Burkburnett city leaders propose for their park by clicking here. … MORE
Early Voting Begins For Wichita Falls Bond Election
Early voting for the Wichita Falls bond election began Monday morning. The $131 million bond includes seven propositions lettered A through G. The propositions include projects to improve streets, parks, finish the Circle Trail, Lake Wichita shoreline improvements, a new municipal complex, renovations to MPEC facilities, downtown streetscape projects and more. Find out where to cast…… MORE
Texoma Native Wins Big At Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The engine roared as Randell Reid took off on The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Reid, from Iowa Park, raced in the third K&N Spring Fling Million on April 21, 2018. Get details about Reid’s victory here.… MORE
NO BREAK: Fires Wear Down Oklahoma Departments
Firefighters in Jackson County battled fires in the area for their fourth day straight and for some departments, their fifth day straight. Fire officials are urging residents to avoid dragging chains and throwing cigarettes out the window because that can easily spark a fire. Find the complete story here.… MORE
IRS Tax Payment Website Is Down On Tax Day
The online payment system for the Internal Revenue Service’s website IRS.gov is partially down, preventing last-minute filers from paying their taxes. Users who are clicking on the “Direct Pay” button on the front of the website are getting an alert that the service is currently unavailable – on the day taxes are due – hours before the midnight deadline.…… MORE
Wichita Falls Resident Claims $2M Powerball Prize
A Wichita Falls resident is $2 million richer. According to Texas Lottery, the winner claimed a second-tier Powerball prize for the drawing on March 17. Read the rest of the story here.… MORE
WFISD Keeps Food Provider, Likes Healthy Options
The company that has been Wichita Falls ISD’s food provider for just one school year will continue serving the students for another year. Board members renewed Chartwells’ contract at Monday night’s school board meeting. Superintendent Michael Kuhrt said the company had a rough start due to being short staffed and delayed shipping orders because of last…… MORE
