The Texas Association of Secondary School Principals has named the Kirby Middle School principal as Principal of the Year for 2021. Read more about the honor here. … MORE
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Atmos Energy Makes $5,000 Donation To MLK Center
Atmos Energy showed their support for the Martin Luther King Center in Wichita Falls on Monday. The MLK Center usually has a scholarship breakfast on MLK Day to raise money but it was canceled. Atmos Energy stepped up and made a $5,000 donation to help make up for the money that was lost. More details…… MORE
Veterans Graves Get Wreaths For The Holidays
The weather wasn’t going to stop dozens of volunteers from the annual Wreaths for Vets. Wreaths for Vets started 10 years ago and grows every year. The members of American Legion Post 202 coordinate Wreath for Vets. Read the complete story here.… MORE
Texoma Veterans Reflect On 79th Anniversary Of Pearl Harbor Attack
79 years to the day, service members, veterans, and everyday citizens honor those lost in the attack on Pearl Harbor. “December 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan,” –President Franklin Delano…… MORE
American Legion Post 202 Needs Volunteers To Prep Christmas Wreaths
You have a chance to make a difference and get in the Christmas spirit this Saturday. At 1:30pm at the American Legion Post 202, you can help get Christmas wreaths ready to be placed on Sunday at the graves of veterans who fought for our country and have passed away. Find more information here.… MORE
Special Runoff Election Early Voting Locations For Wichita County
The special runoff election is set for Dec. 19 but early voting kicks off on Dec. 9. The runoff election is between Shelly Luther and Drew Springer for the District 30 Senate seat. Early voting locations, dates and times can be found here.… MORE
WFISD Cancels Remote Learning For Students Failing One Or More Classes
Wichita Falls ISD announced Thursday they will be canceling remote learning for any students failing one or more classes. These students will have to return to in-person classes for the spring semester. Find more information here.… MORE
Governor Extends Online Vehicle Registration Deadline
If your vehicle registration has expired, never fear. Governor Abbott has extended the deadline to renew your vehicle’s registration. If renewing online, Texas vehicle owners have an extra nine months from the date their vehicle’s registration expired. In addition, Governor Abbott has extended his order to law enforcement officers to not write citations for expired…… MORE
United Supermarkets Donating $1 For Every Flu Shot Given In December
Help yourself and help others too. Through December 31, when you get your flu shot at United Supermarkets, they will donate $1 to the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank. Find more details here. … MORE
United Regional Implements New Covid-19 Precautions
With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in Wichita County, United Regional has released additional precautions for the hospital. Some of the new requirements include temperature checks, increased cleaning and disinfecting and limited access into the hospital. For more information, click here. … MORE
