Wichita Falls’ community leaders were surprised that Congressman Mac Thornberry announced today that he will not be seeking reelection in 2020. But after 25 years in office, former mayor Glenn Barham can understand why the former Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee says it is time for a change. “I understand why he’s doing…… MORE
With a deadline quickly approaching, the Wichita Falls ISD school board is waiting for Monday to decide on a budget for next year. The delay comes from language in Texas house bill 3 that says any tax ratification election, which WFISD held in June, needed to be written in the district’s strategic plan. Superintendent Michael…… MORE
School threats are on the rise across the nation. Kirk Wolfe has been a juvenile probation officer since the ‘80s. Back then he used to deal with kids in gangs. “When you’re dealing with a kid that’s involved in gang activity you knew it. You could see it on their outward appearance,” he said. But…… MORE
University Kiwanis Club in Wichita Falls donated $5,000 to the city on Thursday, Sept. 26. Every year the concession stand brings in the money needed for the annual donation and every year they ask the parks department for a specific goal to be met. This year, Kiwanis Club is asking the Parks Department to revamp the…… MORE
Before MSU fans could begin tailgating outside Memorial Stadium, some had to make a few changes. Their typical purses and tote bags were ditched for clear bags, part of MSU Athletic’s new policy for all of their games. Read about the new policy and find out what is/isn’t allowed by clicking here.… MORE
It’s a new era for Nocona General Hospital. They recently reached their goal of bringing the hospital out of the 70s and into the 21-st century. The whole process took two years and accumulated a total cost of $3.6 million. Get more information about the hospital’s renovations here. … MORE
Residents in South Texas are suffering from severe flooding due to Hurricane Imelda, causing multiple people to lose their homes and possessions. While down in Houston, helping those affected by the flooding, the Wichita Falls’ chapter of the Red Cross was robbed. Read more about the robbery here.… MORE
Former MSU student and basketball player Skyler Warrick entered a contest to honor her hero- MSU Women’s Head Basketball Coach Noel Johnson. Read about Johnson’s story here and watch the video of Warrick, along with singer Carrie Underwood onstage in Salt Lake City. … MORE
The Henrietta Volunteer Fire Department is asking for the community’s help to build a new building to house their newest piece of equipment. The Henrietta VFD is expanding with the growing community, so when they got a chance to purchase a ladder truck, they jumped on it. However, they have one little problem: the size of the…… MORE
“I just remember the teacher stopped and wheeled in a TV and showed us everything that happened,” Ashlee Wolf said. it was a day that changed how Americans looked at terrorism. Find out here the impact 9/11 had on several Wichita Falls residents.… MORE
