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City Of Wichita Falls Updates Declaration Of Disaster

City Of Wichita Falls Updates Declaration Of Disaster

The City of Wichita Falls has updated its declaration of disaster with new guidelines. The changes will go into effect on Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. The city has made the following changes: Anyone who is getting carryout food must leave the premises of the restaurant within five minutes of receiving their food or drinks. This…MORE

Wichita Falls City Council Votes To Amend And Extend Disaster Declaration

Wichita Falls City Council Votes To Amend And Extend Disaster Declaration

Wednesday was about going over contingency plans for all departments, clearing up misinformation, and giving everyone a chance to speak up. The council voted to extend the declaration of disaster until April 8, at which time they will reconvene and decide the next steps. Wichita Falls City Councilors had a lot to discuss in regard…MORE

Tenth Case Of COVID-19 Confirmed In Wichita County

Tenth Case Of COVID-19 Confirmed In Wichita County

The 10th case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Wichita County by the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District on Wednesday. Case 10 The patient is between the age of 60 and 69 with underlying health conditions and is a contact to a previous case. The patient began experiencing symptoms the evening of March 19…MORE

First Reported COVID-19 Case In Stephens County

First Reported COVID-19 Case In Stephens County

The Oklahoma State Department of Health says Stephens County has their first confirmed case of COVID-19. Comanche City Manager Chuck Ralls said on Facebook this morning that his town is the site of the confirmed case. Get more details about this story and a tally of Oklahoma Covid-19 cases here.MORE

Sheppard Air Force Base Confirms First Covid-19 Coronavirus Case

Sheppard Air Force Base Confirms First Covid-19 Coronavirus Case

Sheppard Air Force Base has confirmed its first case of coronavirus via a Facebook live post on Wednesday. SAFB officials said the case is travel related and involves a member of the 80th Flying Training Wing. More information can be found here.MORE

Parks Still Open As Wichita Falls Residents Enjoy Sunny Day

Parks Still Open As Wichita Falls Residents Enjoy Sunny Day

Wichita Falls residents of all ages said they’re feeling the need to get outside and do something, especially as more business and public buildings close their doors to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Terry Points, the city’s parks administrator, said he wants residents to enjoy the parks but remember to keep your distance.…MORE

Wichita Falls Public Health District Changes Clinic Hours

Wichita Falls Public Health District Changes Clinic Hours

The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District has made changes to their hours of operations. The public health district will also be switching over to appointments only for several clinics, including the STI, HIV, Immunizations and Tuberculosis clinics. Click here for details.MORE

MSU Texas To Stay Online For Remainder Of Spring Semester, First Summer Term

MSU Texas To Stay Online For Remainder Of Spring Semester, First Summer Term

MSU Texas officials have announced classes will stay online for remainder of Spring semester and for the first summer term in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. Classes will continue to be taught remotely and officials will be coordinating to discuss changes needed for the first summer term. Officials will also be finalizing…MORE

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