Plans to build Lake Ringgold in Clay County have moved a step further after an amendment is approved by the Wichita Falls City Council. City leaders have floated this option for quite some time, but now, they’re taking a new step to build Lake Ringgold as an alternate water source in case of another drought. 2011 began…… MORE
The bathroom battle across the country has now hit Texoma. This comes after the WFISD board had an item added to the agenda Friday in regards to gender assignments to restrooms. The district has decided to keep their current guidelines in place. There was no action on the agenda Monday night for this item, however, board…… MORE
Guy Charles Clark, the gravel-voiced troubadour who crafted a vast catalog of emotionally charged, intricately detailed works that illuminated and expanded the literary possibilities of popular song, died in Nashville Tuesday morning after a long illness. Mr. Clark, a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer, had been in declining health for years, including a lengthy cancer…… MORE
Jail improvements continue in Wichita County and a new roof is a big part of them. The new roof for the Sprague Jail Annex is going to cost $825 thousand dollars. Wichita County Commissioners approved an action today to take bids to re-roof the Jail Annex. Wichita County Judge Woody Gossom says that is a lot of…… MORE
The journey to sell Bowie Memorial Hospital has come to an end. Hospital officials signed documents to transfer the ownership of the medical facility to the Hashmi Group at Monday’s board meeting. While the board members celebrated the closing and prepare to write the final chapter of what was known as Bowie Memorial Hospital, for…… MORE
Willie Nelson has announced the lineup for his storied 4th of July Picnic, held this year at the Circuit of the Americas racetrack in Austin, Texas. The roster is among the Independence Day party’s most diverse, with aggro-country outlaw Brantley Gilbert sharing space with Lone Star state songbird Lee Ann Womack. Kris Kristofferson, Jamey Johnson…… MORE
A cardiovascular surgeon who has saved thousands of lives in Texoma has passed away. Dr. Olyn Walker had a long career in the medical field. He taught many future heart surgeons while stationed at Brooke Army Medical Center and served our country for 20 years. After retiring, he became the first black cardiovascular surgeon to do…… MORE
The High Heels for Hot Meals event committee hosted their 3rd annual event to benefit The Kitchen and Meals On Wheels. The event took place at the Stone Palace and was headlined by the First Lady of Texas, Cecilia Abbot, who regularly delivers meals to senior citizens. Keri Goins, Development Director of The Kitchen, says…… MORE
The WFISD Summer Feeding Program schedule has been released. The program, now in existence for 20 years, provides healthy meals at a reduced price or free to children while school is out. Children between the ages of 1 and 18 will be provided free breakfast and lunch at these locations and times: Hirschi High School –…… MORE
A highly anticipated new brewery is opening in Wichita Falls. Be one of their first customers – and give to a great cause! All you need is a ticket… The Bricktown Tap House & Kitchen on Midwestern Parkway is having its soft opening tomorrow, Thursday through Saturday, May14th from 11am to 7pm. If you purchase a ticket in advance, 100% of…… MORE
