With schools starting back up across Texoma, children using bus services can expect some changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. WFISD has partnered with Durham School Services to make sure the transportation company has everything they will need as they begin busing around 1,600 students back and forth to campuses all across Wichita Falls this…… MORE
Texas shoppers will be able to save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday starting on Friday and continuing through Sunday, These items include clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks. This can save Texas shoppers $8 for every $100 spent. Click here for more details about the sales tax holiday…… MORE
The Wichita Falls ISD Roadmap Back to School has been released. Parents will need to make the decision between on-campus or distance learning by August 6. Find more information here.… MORE
City View ISD has released their back to school plan for on-campus activities and instruction. The school district will offer both in-person and distance learning, however, families must have adequate internet access to choose the distance learning option. Find more details here.… MORE
MSU Texas has made testing requirements optional for incoming 2020-21 freshman. Admittance without SAT or ACT scores is allowed but is dependent on the student’s GPA. Learn more about the changes here.… MORE
Bowie ISD has released their back to school plan, which includes both on-campus and virtual learning options. Students will have the option of either returning to campus or using remote learning starting on Aug. 19. Both options will have the same grading policy. Read more about Bowie ISD’s back to school plan here.… MORE
The city of Burkburnett announced Wednesday Boomtown Bay will be closed until the end of August after an employee tested positive for Covid-19. Find more details about the closure here.… MORE
The Wichita Falls Fire Department has five vacancies they need to fill and they want to build their talent pool. The hiring process for firefighters takes about 10 months before they can officially suit up. Find out more about the testing and training process to become a firefighter here.… MORE
A Bowie alumnus is starting this Major League Baseball season as the Boston Red Sox closer, according to the Bowie News. Brandon Workman was previously in the middle relieving pitcher role, but that was expanded last year due to injuries and performance issues among the pitching staff. Read more about Workman’s role with the MLB team…… MORE
Wichita Falls ISD has released their 2020 school supply list for students. The list includes basic required supplies for the school year along with a wish list for items school officials are recommending students to have. Find the lists here. … MORE
