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Community Healthcare Center In Need Of Supplies

Community Healthcare Center In Need Of Supplies

The Community Healthcare Center is in need of supplies to help patients. Items requested include N95 masks, N99 masks, N100 masks, R95 masks, P95 masks, P99 masks, P100 masks, ear loop masks, goggles, gowns, hand-sanitizer and additional personal protective equipment (PPE). More details about how you can help can be found here.MORE

WFPD: Beware Scammer Posing As Mayor

WFPD: Beware Scammer Posing As Mayor

The Wichita Falls Police Department says a scammer has been posing as Mayor Stephen Santellana asking targets to purchase gift cards as surprise gifts to staff. WFPD also released a public service announcement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation about the rise in fraud schemes in relation to the outbreak of coronavirus. Read more about…MORE

WF Area Food Bank Mobile Pantry Continues Deliveries

WF Area Food Bank Mobile Pantry Continues Deliveries

The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank’s mobile food pantry is working to deliver food to locations where people need it, despite the concern for the Covid-19 coronavirus. Those who are getting food from the pantry are being screened and social distancing is in practice. Officials also told us they need more assistance from the community.…MORE

Petrolia CISD Meal Delivery Survey

Petrolia CISD Meal Delivery Survey

Petrolia CISD is asking their parents to fill out an online survey so they can deliver meals to the homes of students. There are several requirements that students must meet before meals can be delivered. Click here for more information.MORE

Governor Abbott Issues Order Banning Restaurant Dining, Closing Gyms

Governor Abbott Issues Order Banning Restaurant Dining, Closing Gyms

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed an executive order banning gatherings of 10 or more, dining in restaurants and closing gyms, among other measures. Abbott said in a press conference Thursday afternoon that the order is effective midnight on Saturday. Read more about the governor’s executive order here.MORE

MPEC Canceling Or Postponing Events Through May

MPEC Canceling Or Postponing Events Through May

The MPEC has canceled or postponed its events through May. General manager Michael Tipton said in a statement that they are working with clients to reschedule events and book new ones. The MPEC also donated roughly 1,000 pounds of perishable food that was being held for meetings to the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank. Find…MORE

City View ISD Offering Meals For Students During Closure

City View ISD Offering Meals For Students During Closure

City View ISD will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students while the school is closed due to COVID-19 concerns starting March 23. Meals can be picked up from the high school from 10-11 a.m. each day or picked up from delivery. Students must be present to pick up a meal. Click here to find…MORE

Public Health District Announces First Positive COVID-19 Case In Wichita County

Public Health District Announces First Positive COVID-19 Case In Wichita County

The Wichita Falls Wichita County Public Health announced its first positive case of COVID-19 on Wednesday morning. The patient is a 64-year old resident of Wichita County who recently traveled to Budapest and Hungary. Director of health Lou Kreidler said the patient flew to Dallas Fort Worth airport and drove back. Read more about this…MORE

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