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
Wichita Falls ISD has a host of capital improvements they are looking to complete. Monday night, the school board touched on how they plan to tackle them. Superintendent Michael Kuhrt said there is a list of about 40 needed improvements ranging from replacing lights to fixing driveways and upgrading HVAC systems. Read more about the…… MORE
The Duncan Police Department has released more details about Monday’s shooting in Duncan’s Walmart parking lot. According to police, Yayo Varela Jr., 43, was inside a vehicle sitting in the parking lot as Rebecca Vescio-Varela, 31, and Aubrey Perkins, 39, came out of the Walmart and entered a nearby vehicle. Police say Varela exited his…… MORE
The Duncan Police Department is beginning the investigation into what happened at the Duncan Walmart on Monday morning. Police were initially dispatched just before 10 a.m. Duncan Police Chief Danny Ford tells us that three people were killed outside the store near a vehicle. One of the people killed is the shooter. Get the complete…… MORE
First responders are on the scene at the Walmart after receiving reports of shots fired at the store. Duncan Police Chief Danny Ford says three people were killed outside the store. The suspect has been confirmed to be one of the people killed. Read more about this developing story here.… MORE
Three paintings showcasing every US President, each large enough to fill an entire wall. That’s what business owner Harry Patterson has purchased to show his gratitude for service members. Patterson discovered this portrait of the 18 20th century presidents at the Booth Museum in Cartersville, Georgia. More details about Patterson’s portraits can be found here.… MORE
On November 5 the Wichita Falls City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting. Several items were on the agenda and aoproved. Top of mind were changes to the city’s animal ordinance, employee relocation incentive program and Lake Wichita Project. Get more details here.… MORE
It’s a tradition that’s over 50 years old, in Wichita falls the rivalry between Rider and Wichita Falls “Old” High goes back generations. But while it’s supposed to be lighthearted, each year some students are taking it too far. Pranks, eggings, and vandalism happen during the Rider Old High week and the Wichita Falls Police…… MORE
Wichita Falls voters supported ordinances that will help bring in revenue to go towards improvements for Memorial Auditorium and the MPEC. The Hotel Occupancy Tax will raise the tax rate by 2% for hotel and motel visitors in Wichita Falls. The revenue will help make much needed repairs in the aging Memorial Auditorium, as well…… MORE
