As parents get ready to send their kids back to school, they want to know their kids are safe. The Wichita Falls ISD is adding to their security systems this year. Since 2015, the WFISD has been working to improve the safety and security of their schools., starting by revamping how and where people enter…… MORE
With two dangerous high-speed police chases within two days, in Wichita Falls the Police Department says safety protocols regarding high-pursuit chases prioritize public safety. WFPD say they consider many things when pursuing suspects like time of day, road conditions, and if they already know the driver when out on these pursuits. Read more here about…… MORE
The BBB has received several reports of door to door solicitors selling electricity in Texoma. Before you agree to anything or allow someone to see your electric bill, the BBB has several suggestions. Click here for more information.… MORE
The City of Wichita Falls wants to update the city’s Charter. A charter review committee that was voted on by the city council held a public hearing Monday where they educated people about the current charter. “The charter sets out the type of government and how things are going to be run in a general…… MORE
A warning to Texoma residents, the coolant inside many AC units will soon be a thing of the past. Commonly called freon, the gas R-22 is being phased out by the Environmental Protection Agency, for its harmful effect on the ozone. It’s replacement R-410A will be your only option come next year. Find more details…… MORE
There’s a lemonade stand on the corner of York and Lebanon in Wichita Falls with ambitious seven-year-old Kayleb Martinelli and a glass jar full of coins and paper bills. That money, though, doesn’t go towards buying stuff for himself; it goes toward helping people. Read more about Kayleb’s business here and find out which charities…… MORE
For students, the weeks leading up to the beginning of the school year means getting backpacks, pencils and folders together. For teachers, it means getting a classroom in order to prepare for incoming students. If both groups are low on funds, though, the task can be daunting. Find out what local residents did to help…… MORE
Following City View and Petrolia ISD, on Thursday Vernon ISD released their salary schedule for the upcoming school year. “The system is certainly not perfect. I do think that our representatives and our senators went to bat for our teachers. Teachers were the focal point obviously,” said Jeff Byrd, VISD Superintendent. “I think it’s a…… MORE
For the first time, all high school students in Holliday ISD who plan on participating in a sport this year must get drug tested before they can play. Officials said the ideas was not so much as to catch kids with drugs, but instead give them a reason not to get involved in the first…… MORE
Every year teachers across the nation reach into their own pockets to the tune of hundreds of dollars to help pay for school supplies and get their classrooms set up. National Center for Education statistics shows 94% of teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies, averaging nearly $480. To ease that burden, Crafters Hideaway…… MORE
