The Bowie ISD Board of Trustees has decided to arm their staff members. Superintendent Steven Monkres said the decision is just one addition among many that the board has placed in their security plan for this upcoming school year. More details on Bowie ISD’s security plan for the upcoming school year can be found here.… MORE
Fire crews in Archer County monitored hot spots on Monday to prevent fires from reigniting. On Sunday, four fires throughout the county burned more than 3,500 acres. According to officials, as of 6:45pm on Monday, there were no fires. But crews said earlier in the day fires had reignited in the same area. Read more…… MORE
A large grass fire in Electra off FM 2384 burned an estimated 600 acres Monday. Fire crews said a blown transformer ignited the fire that sparked just a day after another fire burned around 500 acres in the same spot. A woman who lives across the street from where the fire started said the crews did…… MORE
The Wichita Falls Police Department issued a warning on Tuesday regarding bogus bills. According to a release, over the past several weeks, the WFPD has seen in increase in counterfeit bill reports in the area. If you’re a business owner, you need to be especially careful. Get more details here on how you can spot…… MORE
Those who live on Lake Graham are devastated after the body of a toddler was found in the water Tuesday morning, three hours after he went missing from a nearby home. Neighbors including one man who helped search for the 22-month-old boy are heartbroken. The Young County Sheriff’s office said several agencies including Texas Game…… MORE
The City of Wichita Falls remains the fixed based operator for Kickapoo Airport after considering privatizing the airport’s services. The city has since made improvements to the airport. Read more about airport improvements and expansion projects here. … MORE
Summer is here and the kids are out of school. While the time off is very much celebrated, the three-month vacation makes some kids worry where their next meal is coming from. Read more here about the summer meal program and get information on how your child can participate.… MORE
Young County officials confirmed the body of a missing toddler was found on Tuesday in Lake Graham. Around 11:30am the search ended for a 22-month-old boy named Luke. Find more details here. … MORE
Exterminators are seeing an increase of kissing bugs in homes around Wichita Falls. The bugs could be harmful to pets and people causing long term health issues and even death. The bugs are black with orangish specks, about the size of a thumbtack. They are similar in shape to cockroaches. Read more about the bugs,…… MORE
Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, a Texoma county has been declared a disaster zone. Archer County Judge Randall Jackson confirmed Tuesday morning the county is banning all aerial fireworks. Read more about Archer County’s fireworks ban here.… MORE
