An 11-year-old girl has quite the fish tale: A rare pacu with human-like teeth chomped down on the worm at the end of her line while she was fishing with her grandparents and brother in an Oklahoma lake. But Kennedy Smith isn’t exaggerating when she describes her catch. Caddo County Game Warden Tyler Howser confirms…… MORE
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Antisin Named The New Coach Of The Wichita Falls Force
Officials with the Wichita Falls Force, the new hockey team to make its return to Texoma, announced who would lead the team on Monday morning. Misko Antisin will take over the program as Head Coach and Director of Player Personnel. Read more about the new coach and find out information about the new hockey team…… MORE
For Big Mac’s 50th Anniversary, McDonald’s Is Giving Away Free Burgers
Believe it or not, MacCoin is not a cryptocurrency. The Big Mac turns 50 this year, and McDonald’s is celebrating by creating what it calls a “global currency” that will come with, and then later be redeemed for, Big Mac burgers. Find more details on McDonald’s Big Mac promotion here.… MORE
Wichita Falls Mayor, Others File For November Election Bid
Candidates have filed for the four open positions in the City of Wichita Falls government. Mayor Stephen Santellana has filed for re-election. He was first elected in November 2016. As of Friday, no one else has filed for the mayoral race. Find out more about the other positions available here and who to contact if you’d…… MORE
16 Students Celebrate WFPD Junior Police Academy Graduation
The second Wichita Falls Police Department Junior Police Academy of the summer wrapped up on Friday. 16 students, ages 12 to 14, celebrated with a graduation ceremony. The weeklong academy allows the kids to experience several different areas of law enforcement. Click here to read more about the Junior Police Academy. … MORE
Wichita County Health District Offering Extended Immunization Clinic Hours
The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District is preparing for the back to school rush for immunizations. In addition to the regular clinic hours, the immunization clinic is offering extended clinic hours. A list of those dates and hours are listed here.… MORE
The Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse Is Here (And So Is Mars)
The longest total lunar eclipse of the century arrives Friday night, showcasing a blood moon for most of the Eastern Hemisphere. Coincidentally, Mars is also at its brightest, putting two bright red objects in our sky. The lunar eclipse happens during daylight hours for those in the Western Hemisphere, so people in North America will…… MORE
BCBS Celebrates 20 Years By Announcing Expansion Project In Wichita Falls
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas in Wichita Falls is now 20 years old. It’s one of the city’s largest employers, with nearly 350 employees. Blue Cross and Blue Shield staff and city leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate the milestone. Read more about their expansion plans here.… MORE
Wichita Falls PD Junior Police Academy Helps Build Bond
Often times police officers are looked as the bad people, leaving many children afraid of those who are supposed to be there to help. “The first thing they thought was we were going to put them in jail or beat them up,” said Kris Henning, WFPD community service officer. Through many activities and programs, the…… MORE
Wichita Falls Seeing Spike In Water Restriction Violations
With excessive heat and a lack of rain in Wichita Falls, the city is seeing a spike in violations when it comes to water restrictions. The city believes that’s because people are trying to keep their yards and gardens alive. “We have a lot of eyes out there and they’re paying attention to those violators,”…… MORE
