Mohamed Sharaf, the vice president of development for Victron Energy, had visions of 24-hour fuel pumps and dining options at a travel center right next to I-44. The coronavirus pandemic, however, has changed that. “We’re on hold almost entirely because of COVID,” Sharaf said. Read more about his decision to postpone plans for the travel…… MORE
The Better Business Bureau of North Central Texas is getting reports from several area businesses whose information is being used on fraudulent websites. Scammers are using information from existing businesses to conceal their true location and contact information. Click here for more information.… MORE
There’s some good news for high school seniors: some colleges are waiving admission fees for this week. Midwestern State University said the fees are dropped through the Apply Texas website and are for all undergraduate and transfer applications. Click here for more information.… MORE
The 4-133rd Field Artillery soldiers of the National Guard are back in Wichita Falls on Thursday after deployment. Their families were overjoyed to welcome them home. Read more about their return home here.… MORE
Five Texoma high school football games have been canceled due to COVID-19. Graham vs Hirschi- canceled Henrietta at Eastland- canceled Knox City vs Bryson- canceled Munday vs Petrolia – canceled Crowell at Newcastle – canceled Petrolia has scheduled a new game at Roscoe on Oct. 1. Graham has also scheduled a new home game against…… MORE
Gayle Sayers, Chicago Bears legendary running back, has died at 77 after a battle with dementia. Pro Football Hall of Fame president David Baker released a statement Wednesday. “All those who love the game of football mourn the loss of one of the greatest to ever play this game with the passing of Chicago Bears…… MORE
WFISD has released more information on the bond election coming up in November. An animated “walkthrough” of the proposed schools has been released by WFISD. The two schools will have identical floor plans with personalized colors, materials and finishes throughout each campus. Click here for more detailed information about the proposed high schools.… MORE
Munday CISD has closed their campuses for 14 days after two students tested positive for COVID-19 this week. Read the complete story here.… MORE
Governor Greg Abbott provided an update on Texas’ continued response to COVID-19 on Thursday, September 17th at 12:00 PM at the State Capitol. Gyms and exercise facilities, manufacturers, museums, libraries, office-based employers, restaurants and retailers can now open to 75% capacity starting on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Read more about the reopenings here.… MORE
Wichita Falls ISD has released a statement mourning the death of a long-time Rider High School staff member. Find the story here. … MORE
