As a member of The Guess Who, Randy Bachman was part of the first ever No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 by a Canadian band with “American Woman/No Sugar Tonight,” and then topped the Hot 100 again in 1974 with another band, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, with “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet.” “That’s a pretty rare thing for…… MORE
Help us secure the future of the iconic Strawberry Field site by joining our ‘Strawberry Field Buy a Brick’ fundraising campaign. The Strawberry Field site, treasured by John Lennon, has become a gathering place for Beatles fans from across the globe. Fans will now have an exciting opportunity to own a piece of the old…… MORE
The WIC office in Wichita Falls is going to be closed for six days in July for training on a new automated system. From Friday, July 6 to Friday, July 13 the WIC office will be moving participant information from the old computer system to a new automated system and training its employees on how…… MORE
Several murals are being removed from buildings in downtown Wichita Falls which has many people asking why. It’s because of restrictions put in place to preserve the central business district’s oldest buildings. Manager of 9th Street Studios Stephen Taylor loves all the murals that have been popping up in the area. “It is a big blank…… MORE
With temperatures climbing into the triple digits, local animal advocates want people to remember their pets outside. “Anything in the heat is not good for somebody wearing a fur coat,” said Leslie Harrelson, executive director of P.E.T.S Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic. Click here for tips on protecting your pets in the summer heat. … MORE
A project that could close a section of the northbound lanes on Maplewood Avenue in Wichita Falls is being delayed by a few days. TXDOT now says the work will begin Thursday morning. Find more information here.… MORE
Kia is recalling over a half-million vehicles in the U.S. because the air bags may not work in a crash. Combined with a previous recall expansion by Hyundai, the affiliated automakers are recalling nearly 1.1 million vehicles due to the problem, which has been linked to four deaths. Get more information about the recall here.…… MORE
KFC in the UK and Ireland is working on a meatless alternative to Col. Sander’s famous fried chicken. It’s no flight of fancy – the chain will focus on new recipes and lighter meals. More details on KFC’s meatless menu ideas can be found here.… MORE
For months Wichita Falls leaders have not been able to do anything about an abandoned hotel next to the Falls because it’s been in compliance. But for years it’s been vacant and in bad shape. “I’ve sat in that parking lot and I’ve watched people go in and out of those holes in the side…… MORE
One of the first buildings to stand in Wichita Falls is on track to get a much-needed facelift. It is located on the 600 block of 7th Street and was constructed back in 1882. There are plans to make it look brand new. “I was glad to walk into the place because I’ve done these projects…… MORE
