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Wichita County, City Of Electra Sign Interlocal Agreement

Wichita County, City Of Electra Sign Interlocal Agreement

Wichita County and the City of Electra signed an agreement allowing them to share equipment and manpower to complete projects throughout the city moving forward. “What this does is give the citizens of Electra an opportunity to get help from the county with the streets and the drainage,” said Electra city administrator Steve Bowlin. Read…MORE

March Madness: NCAA Tournaments Canceled Due To Coronavirus

March Madness: NCAA Tournaments Canceled Due To Coronavirus

The NCAA has canceled the men’s and women’s Division I basketball tournaments amid fears of causing the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, it announced Thursday. The move puts an abrupt end to the season less than a month before champions were to be crowned. Read the complete story here.MORE

Coronavirus Preparations Happening In Wichita Falls

Coronavirus Preparations Happening In Wichita Falls

As the Coronavirus continues to spread, cities and businesses are doing their part to keep people safe. It all starts with being prepared and that’s happening on a few different levels. Both the health district and emergency management office are looking at what needs to happen on a larger scale. Find more information here.  MORE

MSU Texas Community Health Fair Offering Free Screenings

MSU Texas Community Health Fair Offering Free Screenings

The 20th annual Community Health Fair will be held at MSU Texas in Centennial Hall on Friday. According to MSU Texas, the event is being put on by the Gunn College of Health Sciences and Human Services and will last from 9am to noon. More details can be found here.MORE

Wichita Falls Landfill Prepares For Free Compost Day

Wichita Falls Landfill Prepares For Free Compost Day

The compost program at the Wichita Falls Landfill has been going strong since the eighties and early next month they will have their first Free Compost Day of the year. The free compost is available to everyone who’s part of the curbside recycling program. It’s made from what gets tossed into the green bins at…MORE

Booker T. Washington Men In Action Group Looking For Mentors

Booker T. Washington Men In Action Group Looking For Mentors

Young men like Jacori Taylor are learning valuable lessons, getting mentorship and encouragement to be unstoppable. “Nothing can stop us from being great; the only thing that can stop us is ourselves,” Taylor said. “And I’m not gonna put myself in front of my journey.” Each Wednesday after school the group Men In Action meet…MORE

WFISD Board Agrees On 15-Year Plan Ahead Of November Bond Election

WFISD Board Agrees On 15-Year Plan Ahead Of November Bond Election

After taking a look at design costs and construction plans, the Wichita Falls ISD school board has tasked Superintendent Michael Kuhrt and the architect team to move construction plans up. The two new high schools-which the school district is wanting to build with bond money from this November’s bond election-will be up and running by…MORE

Romance Scams On The Rise Around Valentine’s Day

Romance Scams On The Rise Around Valentine’s Day

Statistics from Wallet Hub show that Valentine’s Day is the second-priciest holiday on the calendar for consumers in the U.S., with the average person spending about $196. Online dating advancements have made it easier to meet new people and find dates. Unfortunately, it has made scammers’ work much simpler, as well. These con-artists create very…MORE

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