Many Texomans are buying fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July weekend. But Russell Nettles of Russell’s Fireworks hopes they are being safe when they celebrate their freedom. “Be responsible with your fireworks. I have all kinds of safety tips on my flyer which is available,” said Nettles. Like any business man, Nettles hopes to…… MORE
TX Medicaid Cuts Take Developmental Dollars
A program is expanding while another is being discontinued at North Texas Rehab Center in Wichita Falls. “Well, it hurts. It’s sad. A few folks won’t have positions here,” Rehab Center President and CEO, Mike Castles said. The center announced this week that due to continued decreases in reimbursement, including the recent cuts to Texas…… MORE
Changes Coming To Hospital’s Residency Program
A Wichita Falls residency program that’s been serving the community for the last 40 years is very optimistic about the future despite a recent disagreement with their training hospital. Officials at the Wichita Falls Family Practice Residency Program say they were told that after 2 years United Regional Hospital no longer wants the residents to…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line Enlists Backstreet Boys for New Song
Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line have always been interested in the world outside of country music: consider “Cruise,” which landed a verse from the rapper Nelly, or the pair’s co-writing credits on Jason Aldean’s “Burnin’ It Down,” which leaned towards contemporary R&B. On Monday, Nick Carter announced the country duo’s latest…… MORE
Apple Wants To Stop You From Filming Concerts
Apple has been granted a patent which could temporarily disable iPhone cameras at gigs. The technology giant first applied for the patent in 2011 and it was granted this week by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. According to 9to5Mac, the technology has the potential to block an iPhone from recording video or taking…… MORE
WCSO Moves Out Of Gun Range
The Wichita County Sheriff’s Office have moved out of their now former gun range. The WCSO had used the property for over 20 years as a place to conduct basic qualification testing for patrol deputies and squad teams or SRU (Special Response Unit) teams. The range is located on private property in northern Burkburnett. WCSO…… MORE
Man Arrested After Foot Chase
A man recently featured on the Texoma’s Most Wanted List was arrested Thursday morning after a foot chase with Wichita Falls Police. Officers got a call around 6:30 Thursday morning about a car that was following somebody. They found that car in a church parking lot on York Street A woman in the car told police she dropped off her…… MORE
Crews Continue To Work Fiery Train Collision Wreckage In Panhandle
First responders remain on scene of Tuesday’s head-on train collision near Panhandle. The fire continued to smolder until operations were suspended due to heavy rains moving through the area. Multiple agencies are still standing by to assist with whatever efforts are needed. Since rain has stopped, crews have started working to remove debris from the tracks. Then…… MORE
Carrie Underwood, Maddie & Tae, Montgomery Gentry and More Go Back to Camp to Lift Lives
It’s summertime and that means one thing: it’s time to go to camp. Several country stars took part in the 7th annual ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp, a week-long residential program open to campers nationwide with Williams Syndrome, which is a genetic condition present from birth that is characterized by medical problems, including vascular disease,…… MORE
Three Electra Police Officers Receive “Lifesaving Awards”
Three Electra Police officers were honored with “Lifesaving Awards” after going above and beyond the call of duty. Officer Bryan Vest, Dustin Lowery and Dereck Vann were all honored by Michael Dozier, Electra Police Chief, and the city’s commissioners in a very emotional ceremony Tuesday. Chief Dozier said these officers went above and beyond what is expected of…… MORE
