With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in Wichita County, United Regional has released additional precautions for the hospital. Some of the new requirements include temperature checks, increased cleaning and disinfecting and limited access into the hospital. For more information, click here. … MORE
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Faith Mission Asking For Shoe Donations
Faith Mission says there’s a need for shoes for families in Wichita Falls. All sizes are needed. Drop-off location and times can be found here.… MORE
Holiday Spirit Meal Serves A Record Number Of Thanksgiving Meals
The Holiday Spirit Meal program saw an increase in the number of people needing help for a Thanksgiving meal this year due to the pandemic. This year 868 meals were delivered, which doesn’t include the ones picked up by Vernon residents at the Wilbarger Memorial Auditorium. Holiday Spirit Meal provides free meals on Thanksgiving and…… MORE
United Regional Requests Temp Staff From State
United Regional is likely to receive additional staff through the State due to an increase in COVID-19 patients. The staff will include critical care registered nurses (RNs), non-critical care RNs and respiratory therapists. Find more information here about the temporary staff expected to arrive at United Regional. … MORE
RBNC ElectriCritters Annual Lighted Christmas Display Opens Friday
The River Bend Nature Center’s annual ElectriCritters lighted Christmas display begins this Friday but there will be changes because of Covid-19. Masks and social distancing will be required. Find more details here.… MORE
WFFD Weighs In On Food Safety For Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving during a pandemic is going to look different and the Wichita Falls Fire Department is continuing to warn about fire and food safety. While large gatherings are not recommended, WFFD does not expect a change this Thanksgiving in terms of food safety. Read more about Thanksgiving food safety here. … MORE
WFISD Hands Out 782 Meals At Start Of Thanksgiving Break
Monday was a busy day for the Wichita Falls I-S-D; “it is all hands on deck,” as Emily Kincaid with Chartwells K12 put it. Read more here about WFISD’s Thanksgiving Break assistance with families and food insecurity. … MORE
Deer Season Means Extra Caution When Driving
The holiday season often means more highway driving. Don’t forget that it’s also deer season, where drivers will be sharing the roads with some unexpected, large, four-legged pedestrians. “They’re running indiscriminately. They won’t see you, they’ll come from the side of the road, they’ll come right out in front of your car.” said Roger Kroes,…… MORE
Sheppard AFB Main Gate Reopening Saturday
The main gate for Sheppard Air Force Base is set to reopen Saturday morning at 7. The reopening of this gate marks a change in when the other gates will be open. More details about the gate’s reopening and schedule changes of the other gates at Sheppard can be found here.… MORE
Salvation Army Bell Ringers Needed
The Salvation Army in Wichita Falls is in need of bell ringers for its yearly “Red Kettle Campaign.” Masks are required for all bell ringers and they will be standing further away from the bucket than normal to provide social distancing. More information about registering to be a bell ringer can be found here.… MORE
