The City of Wichita Falls is closing some departments to the public and limiting access to others. Find out which facilities are closed and which offer limited public access by clicking here.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Work Services Corporation Headquarters Closed After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
Work Services Corporation has closed down its headquarters after one of its employees tested positive for the coronavirus. The health department found that six other employees had worked in close proximity. Those employees are also on home quarantine. More details on the WSC closure can be found here.… MORE
Community Healthcare Center In Need Of Supplies
The Community Healthcare Center is in need of supplies to help patients. Items requested include N95 masks, N99 masks, N100 masks, R95 masks, P95 masks, P99 masks, P100 masks, ear loop masks, goggles, gowns, hand-sanitizer and additional personal protective equipment (PPE). More details about how you can help can be found here.… MORE
WFPD: Beware Scammer Posing As Mayor
The Wichita Falls Police Department says a scammer has been posing as Mayor Stephen Santellana asking targets to purchase gift cards as surprise gifts to staff. WFPD also released a public service announcement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation about the rise in fraud schemes in relation to the outbreak of coronavirus. Read more about…… MORE
WF Area Food Bank Mobile Pantry Continues Deliveries
The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank’s mobile food pantry is working to deliver food to locations where people need it, despite the concern for the Covid-19 coronavirus. Those who are getting food from the pantry are being screened and social distancing is in practice. Officials also told us they need more assistance from the community.…… MORE
Petrolia CISD Meal Delivery Survey
Petrolia CISD is asking their parents to fill out an online survey so they can deliver meals to the homes of students. There are several requirements that students must meet before meals can be delivered. Click here for more information.… MORE
Governor Abbott Issues Order Banning Restaurant Dining, Closing Gyms
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed an executive order banning gatherings of 10 or more, dining in restaurants and closing gyms, among other measures. Abbott said in a press conference Thursday afternoon that the order is effective midnight on Saturday. Read more about the governor’s executive order here.… MORE
MPEC Canceling Or Postponing Events Through May
The MPEC has canceled or postponed its events through May. General manager Michael Tipton said in a statement that they are working with clients to reschedule events and book new ones. The MPEC also donated roughly 1,000 pounds of perishable food that was being held for meetings to the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank. Find…… MORE
City View ISD Offering Meals For Students During Closure
City View ISD will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students while the school is closed due to COVID-19 concerns starting March 23. Meals can be picked up from the high school from 10-11 a.m. each day or picked up from delivery. Students must be present to pick up a meal. Click here to find…… MORE
Texoma Cancellations, Closures And Delays Due To Coronavirus Concerns
Click here for a list of all announced cancellations, closures, delays and precautions being taken in Texoma. … MORE
