Fixing the brand new Wichita County Law Enforcement Center was on the top of the list of a special session for Wichita County commissioners Friday morning. Some improvements are done but there are still several hurdles to overcome if the new jail is to pass its’ upcoming state inspection. Read the complete story here. … MORE
Construction is set to begin on I-44 near the Oklahoma/Texas border by the end of the month. Oklahoma Department of Transportation says crews will be resurfacing the road. Weekdays, only one lane will be open in each direction so drivers should be prepared for possible delays. ODOT officials said all lanes will be open weekends…… MORE
On Monday morning, Sheppard Air Force Base welcomed the new face that will be leading the 82nd Training Wing, Brig. Gen.l Lyle K. Drew. General Drew said the change of command from Brig. Gen.l Kenyon Bell to him isn’t a form of replacement, it’s a form of transition with the same goal in mind: combat…… MORE
An Iowa Park woman found over $21,000 in a Subway bathroom. For Teresa Acosta, it was just another visit to the restaurant to see her daughter at work. She said she found that wad of money tucked inside the railing by the toilet. Read the complete story here.… MORE
Texoma animal experts and caretakers are speaking out about a bill Texas Governor Abbott vetoed this week. The bill would have made it illegal for dog owners to leave a dog alone outside while restrained unless the owner could provide proper shelter, water and shade. It also used language to specify exactly how tight collars…… MORE
Dry and drought conditions are causing Texoma firefighters to get ready to possibly be deployed to the west coast. Very dry conditions in other parts of the US could be risky. “We got several crews out west right now. We actually have our engine out of this office with three people and several other people…… MORE
Four children have died this year in the United States from heat-related causes after they were left in a vehicle on a hot day. 24 children died of the same causes in 2020 and 53 children died in 2019. Of the 81 total deaths, 12 happened in Texas. Read more statistics here and get reminders…… MORE
Texans can carry handguns without a license or training starting Sept. 1, after Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed the permitless carry bill into law. House Bill 1927 eliminates the requirement for Texas residents to obtain a license to carry handguns if they’re not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a gun. The signing of the…… MORE
An overall decrease in funding has the Wichita Falls ISD making some tough decisions when it comes to balancing next year’s budget. One of those changes is how they’re going to use their police officers. The district will now have 10 school resource officers instead of 16, giving them a $42,000 savings. But, making those…… MORE
The Family YMCA has had renovations underway for years but the staff has been dedicated to finishing them up to create the best experience possible for the community. “The idea and the vision behind the renovation that began all these years ago was to create more space so we can get more people in and…… MORE
