Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the closure of all state parks and historic sites as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen social distancing practices. More details about the closure can be found here.… MORE
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the closure of all state parks and historic sites as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen social distancing practices. More details about the closure can be found here.… MORE
The Wichita Falls city council has voted to extend the shelter-in-place order to May 5. There are changes to the order that involve non-essential goods, car washes and plant nurseries. Read the entire order, with amendments, here… MORE
Interfaith Outreach Services is giving out food to families in need including peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, canned goods, and cereal. Normally Interfaith says they give out a maximum of 2,000 pounds of food each month, but right now they’re giving that much out every week. Best of all during this time of social distancing, the…… MORE
Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District officials have confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Wichita County. More details on Covid-19 in Wichita County can be found here.… MORE
The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District released information on a new COVID-19 patient Sunday. Read more about the new case here.… MORE
Positive cases of COVID-19 continue to increase across the state and southwest Oklahoma. The total number of cases in the state stands at 1,252 and 46 deaths. Read more about the state’s Covid-19 cases here. … MORE
The Wichita Falls Non-Profit Leaders COVID-19 Task Force has made some resource recommendations for parents with children during the coronavirus outbreak. One of the Task Force’s concerns is the possible increase in child abuse during this stressful crisis. Resources to help parents during this time of social distancing can be found here.… MORE
The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank will be distributing grab and go Kid’s Cafe meals at two locations in Wichita Falls starting next Tuesday. The meals will only be given out to children aged 1-18 years old and they can be picked up by walking or driving up to pick up sites. There is a…… MORE
Shelter in place orders meant to curb the spread of the Coronavirus continues to become more common. What’s come with is police seeing a rise in domestic violence calls. “Home is not always safe for everybody,” Michelle Turnbow, executive director of First Step said. There are resources available for those who are victims of domestic…… MORE
Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District officials have confirmed 2 new cases of COVID-19 in Wichita County. More info about the new cases can be found here.… MORE