The Wichita Falls hotel-motel tax funds both the MPEC and the Convention and Visitors Bureau. But shutdowns caused by COVID-19 mean less revenue coming in for these places. “In March we saw a decrease of about 32% in revenues from March of the prior year,” Jessica Williams, CFO for the city of Wichita Falls said.…… MORE
Midwestern State University’s Moffett Library is now open for students getting ready for Spring 2020 finals. The grand opening planned for April 7 was canceled as the coronavirus pandemic unfolded. Read more about the new library here.… MORE
Lone Star Muscle Cars and Wichita Falls Brewing Company hosted their car show today in a cruise style, due to social distancing. “This is kind of the only scheduled date that hasn’t gotten bumped, so we are instead of doing a car show where they’re all sitting together we’re going to do a car show…… MORE
The State of Texas’s Covid-19 tracker is now showing nine cases in Montague County. That’s two more than what was reported on last Friday. More details on the increase in Montague County cases can be found here.… MORE
After Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order, hair and nail salons will be allowed to open on Friday. Preparations are underway to make salons ready to social distance. One big step is limiting the time people spend inside, with many asking clients to wait in their cars before an appointment. Click here to find out more…… MORE
Unlike hair salons, gyms and workout places will have to wait another week until they can open. May 18 is the date Governor Greg Abbott has decided they may reopen. “We actually reached out to a company that makes specific cleaning like wipes and implements for gym equipment, and we’ve got a lot of their…… MORE
For the first time since its inception in 1938, the Maskat Shrine Oil Bowl, will not take place because of COVID-19. Wednesday night, the Maskat Shrine potentate decided to cancel the 83rd All-Star game festivities because of the safety of the players and coaches involved. More details about the cancellation can be found here. … MORE
The city of Bowie’s Economic Development Corporation has created a Coronavirus relief grant. Businesses will be able to get up to $2,500 to help pay for expenses that haven’t gone away. “To retain the local jobs that we have, and you know especially those that have been impacted. They’ve either been closed, or their hours have been…… MORE
Wichita Falls ISD has updated their graduation ceremony dates after Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-21 stating that outdoor graduation ceremonies may take place in any county on or after June 1. Click here for the updated plan.… MORE
Wichita Falls ISD has announced the dates and times for this year’s graduation ceremonies. All ceremonies will be held at Memorial Stadium on three separate days with social distancing guidelines in place. Click here for dates and times.… MORE
