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PPP Federal Aid Program Opens For Small Businesses

PPP Federal Aid Program Opens For Small Businesses

Nearly one year into the coronavirus pandemic, help from the federal government for small businesses who are struggling continues to be in high demand. Luckily, starting Wednesday for two weeks, the Paycheck Protection Program will open applications for places that have 20 employees or less. More details about this new, temporary eligibility requirement and how…MORE

Avoiding Winter Storm-Related Water Suspensions

Avoiding Winter Storm-Related Water Suspensions

The City of Wichita Falls Water Department is helping residents make sure they can keep their water services on. “We actually haven’t cut anybody off for nonpayment since right when this first started, which I think was around Feb. 11, so we’ve actually gone about two and half weeks,” said Azura Kerr, Systems Data Administrator…MORE

Businesses Aid Community During Extreme Weather

Businesses Aid Community During Extreme Weather

Across the state and in Wichita Falls, people stepped up to lend a helping hand this week. The community showed up for each other even when they lost power or water themselves. “She didn’t hesitate. There was never any question. She was going to make sure that our dogs were taken care of,” said Jean…MORE

SNAP Recipients Eligible For Replacement Benefits Due To Winter Storm

SNAP Recipients Eligible For Replacement Benefits Due To Winter Storm

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to the severe winter weather by dialing 2-1-1. Click here for more information.MORE

Oncor Power Outage Information

Oncor Power Outage Information

If you are without power, chances are Oncor knows about it due to the order for rolling blackouts from ERCOT(Electric Reliability Council of Texas). However, there are some outages that are not related to the rolling blackouts that need to be reported. To report your outage to ONCOR, call 888-313-4747. Click here to see a map…MORE

Shelter From The Cold

Shelter From The Cold

With more than 18,000 in Texoma without power, some shelters and other places across Texoma are opening their doors to offer warming stations to people without power: Faith Mission- Wichita Falls, 723-5663 Faith Refuge- Wichita Falls, 322-4673 Salvation Army- Wichita Falls, 322-9822 City Hope Church- Wichita Falls, 263-1171 Burkburnett Community Center Call the Police Dept.…MORE

Texoma Closings And Delays For Thursday And Friday

Texoma Closings And Delays For Thursday And Friday

Texas Schools Archer City ISD – closed Thursday & Friday Bellevue ISD – closed Thursday & Friday Benjamin ISD – closed Thursday Bowie ISD – closed Thursday & Friday Bryson ISD – closed Thursday & Friday Burkburnett ISD – closed Thursday & Friday Chillicothe ISD – closed Thursday & Friday Christ Academy- closed Friday, will…MORE

Texas Representative Proposes Bill That Could Change Alcohol Sales

Texas Representative Proposes Bill That Could Change Alcohol Sales

Texas State Representative Richard Raymond introduced a bill into this year’s legislative session that may change when alcohol beverages can be sold. “It just doesn’t benefit the stores, we open six days a week already. Our customers are used to those times so they buy what they need for the week in those six days,”…MORE

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