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18-Wheeler Flips On Major Texoma Freeway

18-Wheeler Flips On Major Texoma Freeway

An 18-wheeler truck accident closed down a major Texoma freeway for a quite some time in the early hours of Saturday Morning. Police said that the truck was hauling hay southbound on Henry Grace Freeway when the driver lost control, lost control and and slid under an overpass, with the big rig landing on its left…MORE

Protecting Our Children

Protecting Our Children

Patsy’s House is a safe haven for child abuse victims and their non-offending family members. The staff guide the children and their families through the interview, court process and any counseling or other services they may need. They are with them every step of the way on their journey back to hope and healing. Child…MORE

Carrie Underwood Extends ‘Storyteller’ Tour Through Fall

Carrie Underwood Extends ‘Storyteller’ Tour Through Fall

Carrie Underwood has revealed dates for the fall leg of her Storyteller Tour, which will carry her through the end of November. The trek began its current leg on January 30th in Jacksonville, Florida and features an in-the-round format that puts focus on songs and their narratives. This fall leg of the Storyteller Tour picks up September…MORE

Critters On Campus

Critters On Campus

Officials at Midwestern State University are dealing with an increase in students wanting to bring their emotional support animals to live with them at school. We’re not talking about service dogs who are clearly defined and trained to help people with physical disabilities. This is a little more of a gray area because emotional support animals…MORE

A New Business Could Be Coming To Downtown Wichita Falls

A New Business Could Be Coming To Downtown Wichita Falls

Downtown Wichita Falls could soon have a grocery store and old-fashioned ice cream and soda fountain parlor. The new business would be located at 922 Indiana. This building is more than 100 years old, consists of three floors and 21,000 square feet. Bill Steward has owned the property for about five years, but he said…MORE

The Top 10 Cities For Working Parents

The Top 10 Cities For Working Parents

Being a parent is a full time job. Nonetheless, on top of the substantial energy required to raise a child, most parents in the United States are also employed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, among U.S. families that have children, 88.7% have at least one working parent. In 60.2% of those families both…MORE

Merle Haggard Cancels April Shows Over Health Concerns

Merle Haggard Cancels April Shows Over Health Concerns

Merle Haggard has canceled all of his April concert dates in order to rest while he recovers from a continuing bout with double pneumonia. Affected shows include stops in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas where Haggard was slated to share the bill with his friend Willie Nelson. “I want to thank my fans for their prayers…MORE

‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Gas Station Turning Into Horror-Themed BBQ Pit

‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Gas Station Turning Into Horror-Themed BBQ Pit

The Last Chance Gas Station from the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a key setting in the 1974 horror classic where Leatherface murdered a carload of teenagers, will soon be the home of a different kind of carnage, as the building is in the process of being restored as a BBQ joint. In a nod to…MORE

Heroes On The Water

Heroes On The Water

Heroes On The Water is a national program that gives participants a chance to decompress from combat stress and the physical challenges of rehabilitation by taking guided fishing, canoe and kayaking trips. It’s a therapeutic group experience, set in nature, to help the healing process and now it could become a vital part of the lives of veterans in Texoma. The Lake…MORE

Mother Who Threatened Chase Suspect Speaks Out

Mother Who Threatened Chase Suspect Speaks Out

The Lawton woman who threatened a man who broke into her apartment while he was running from police is speaking out. She says she went into ‘mama bear mode’ after finding him in her daughter’s room. Kevin Knight led Lawton police on a chase after they tried to pull him over on a traffic stop. He ended…MORE