Wichita Falls City council members are one step closer with a Hotel Occupancy Tax Proposition for 2020. At Tuesday’s meeting council reviewed the information presented at the last meeting and took a vote to push the tax increase to the next step. That next step is off to the Texas Comptroller office. “What we are…… MORE
Wichita Falls ISD had a work session Tuesday night, and the Board of Trustees discussed costs for a Long Range Facility plan. The work session focused on secondary schools. Superintendent Michael Kuhrt gave a presentation comparing the costs of renovating WFISD’s current high schools or combining all the high school students into one or two…… MORE
Wichita Falls Council members voted Tuesday to streamline the permitting process for building carports. What used to take months and more workforce than the city could spare is going to become a much easier process. Read more about the new process here.… MORE
Wichita Falls ISD’s Food Truck is back in action for the Summer meals program with the addition of two new stops. This year Lamar and Lions Park were added to their route after community members reached out and requested the locations. More details about the WFISD’s food truck can be found here. … MORE
We are now in what AAA calls the 100 Deadliest Days of the year. It is during this time the most teen-involved deadly crashes occur. Memorial day thru Labor day when schools out, means teen drivers are hitting the roads more in their free time. AAA says significant factors behind these accidents are teens speeding,…… MORE
Mixed emotions are the best way to describe Vern and Bianka Landavazo’s reactions to Lauren’s Law being passed. Overall though, they are happy they have been able to keep their daughter Lauren’s legacy alive by doing something to help other families. Read more about the plight of the Landavazo family here. … MORE
Vernon ISD is taking a big step to become more energy efficient this summer. The Board of Trustees approved a improvement project last week that will add new HVAC units to Vernon High School, Middle School and T.G. McCord Elementary school, new LED lighting, and update the heating and air control panels. Read more about…… MORE
The Wild Bird Rescue in Wichita Falls is overwhelmed with baby birds to take care of. Recent storms have brought an influx of birds needing care. Click here to find out how you can help. … MORE
Kids in Wichita Falls will be able to get a ride to the library for free this summer. “Ride to Read” is a collaboration between the Wichita Falls Public Library and the Wichita Falls Public Transportation Division. More information about “RIde to Read” can be found here.… MORE
Some Wichita Falls residents and even some out-of-towners planned to spend part of their Memorial Day weekend at Lucy Park, but today the park was closed. Those that hoped to spend a quiet Sunday afternoon at Lucy Park weren’t ready for what they saw when they arrived. Massive flooding. “All my time of living here,…… MORE
