Today city council awarded a contract for $6,639,574.80 for the Asphalt Rehabilitation Project. This year the the city will be improving more streets than ever which officials say were carefully chosen all around the city. Click here to find out which streets will be included in the project. … MORE
Wichita Falls Multi-purpose center is in the red. There are a number of factors that contribute to the financial trouble but MPEC Manager blames a large part on the most recent failed hockey team. He adds they are working hard to turn things around. Get the complete story here.… MORE
If you enjoy working with animals and want to make a difference the Animal Services Center in Wichita Falls is hosting a career fair this week. Click here for details.… MORE
“There’s a whole world out there waiting full of stories to be told,” sings Hayes Carll on his latest record, over a locomotive drum-and-upright bass shuffle that’s part Tennessee Three, part Blonde On Blonde. “And I’ll heed the call and tell ‘em all/ If I may be so bold.” Check out Rolling Stone’s review here of Carll’s new album ‘What…… MORE
The Daytripper is coming to Wichita Falls! The city won a contest to be featured on the popular television show after the community came through and voted online. In just two weeks, Wichita Falls was able to get over 18,000 votes. More details about Wichita Falls’ win can be found here.… MORE
Midwestern State University Student Government Association proposed a campus safety fee to replace the parking pass. As of now, only students with cars pay $110 to park their vehicles on campus. The proposed fee would remove it with a tuition increase $50 for a full-long semester and $25 for a summer semester for all students.…… MORE
Rumble strips alert drivers when they veer off the road or into oncoming traffic. It is a safety measure. TxDot’s Public Information officer Adele Lewis said they are especially necessary on roads like FM 171. “This is a rural road, and in the state of Texas, 58% of lane departure or road departure wrecks ending…… MORE
For many Wichitans, a bite of a western burger brings back the good ol’ days in the school cafeteria line. Therefore, the Wichita Falls ISD food truck is now rolling up to local businesses to satisfy the craving. The Executive Chef for WFISD, Chartwells, Carrie Richardson said the community asked for western burgers, so now…… MORE
Tuesday morning was a big day for members of the Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee. “The committee is enthusiastic,” said Interim Chair of the Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, Penny Miller. “This is what we want and what we think is best for the community in terms of getting good use from the lake.” In January, the…… MORE
Residents in Clay County can now sign up for emergency alerts through the Hyper-Reach program. Clay County Commissioners gave the thumbs up to Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Carlton to implement the mass emergency notification systems that is designed specifically for public safety. The new system will provide rapid notifications of dangerous or urgent situations using…… MORE
