The James V. Allred Adult Correctional Facility is hosting a hiring seminar on Thurs. Jan. 9 at the Vernon College Skills Center, located at 2813 Central Freeway East. The hiring seminar will start at 6 p.m. in the Vernon College Skills Center, Room 404. Click here for more details on the seminar.… MORE
With one in six Texans struggling with hunger and food insecurity, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is offering a new program for charities in Wichita County. Steve Sparks, Wichita Falls Faith Mission’s CEO, said when his shelter works with clients, they try to heal mind, body and spirit; but for those on federal assistance, he said…… MORE
We are just days from the beginning of a new decade, with it, comes plenty of celebrations that often involve drinking, and law enforcement is prepared for the uptick in crimes related to alcohol. “A lot of the calls we respond to on New Year’s Eve at the base, at the core of it is…… MORE
Clay County Commissioners Court passed a vote to extend the 30-day burn ban that was put in place on Oct. 28. More information about the burn ban can be found here.… MORE
As the city of Burkburnett Continues to grow city leaders are breathing life once again into downtown. To bring the boom back to the boomtown their plan is to revitalize downtown. To start the process, the city is asking the community to weigh in on what they want to see. Read more here about the…… MORE
All across the country animal cruelty is now considered a felony, and in Wichita Falls, those crimes towards animals are now reportable to Crime Stoppers. As with other crimes, it is possible to receive a cash reward for reporting a crime against an animal. More details can be found here.… MORE
The Wichita County cemetery was filled with volunteers Sunday to place decorated wreaths on the graves of fallen veterans and civilians. Volunteers of all ages came out despite the cold weather to be sure that each and every grave was honored with a wreath. More information about Wreaths Across America can be found here.… MORE
The Wichita Falls ISD School Board approved a strategic plan they hope helps disadvantaged schools in the district. The plan is centered around teacher retention. Teachers that go to or stay at schools that need the most help academically will get what is essentially a bonus during the 2020-2021 school year. The schools that fall…… MORE
The spirit of giving is alive and well at Haynes Northwest Academy, the students and their families will have a Christmas dinner all without having to pay a dime, it’s all thanks to a generous donation. Read more about the generous donation here.… MORE
It was an eye-opening experience. The CMA Awards last month and Willie Nelson struggling to not only sing, but to breathe. The 86-year-old, an outspoken advocate of marijuana smoking, couldn’t ignore his breathing problem any longer. Click here to read about Willie’s decision to stop smoking, his Willie’s Reserve product line and his continued advocacy…… MORE
