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Kiwanis Club Makes Annual Donation To WF Parks Department

Kiwanis Club Makes Annual Donation To WF Parks Department

University Kiwanis Club in Wichita Falls donated $5,000 to the city on Thursday, Sept. 26. Every year the concession stand brings in the money needed for the annual donation and every year they ask the parks department for a specific goal to be met. This year, Kiwanis Club is asking the Parks Department to revamp the…MORE

Clear Bag Policy Goes Into Effect At MSU Texas Home Opener

Clear Bag Policy Goes Into Effect At MSU Texas Home Opener

Before MSU fans could begin tailgating outside Memorial Stadium, some had to make a few changes. Their typical purses and tote bags were ditched for clear bags, part of MSU Athletic’s new policy for all of their games. Read about the new policy and find out what is/isn’t allowed by clicking here.MORE

Nocona General Hospital Unveils Newly Renovated Facility

Nocona General Hospital Unveils Newly Renovated Facility

It’s a new era for Nocona General Hospital. They recently reached their goal of bringing the hospital out of the 70s and into the 21-st century. The whole process took two years and accumulated a total cost of $3.6 million. Get more information about the hospital’s renovations here.  MORE

Wichita Falls Red Cross Van Robbed While Assisting In Houston

Wichita Falls Red Cross Van Robbed While Assisting In Houston

Residents in South Texas are suffering from severe flooding due to Hurricane Imelda, causing multiple people to lose their homes and possessions. While down in Houston, helping those affected by the flooding, the Wichita Falls’ chapter of the Red Cross was robbed. Read more about the robbery here.MORE

MSU Basketball Coach Nelson Honored At Carrie Underwood Concert

MSU Basketball Coach Nelson Honored At Carrie Underwood Concert

Former MSU student and basketball player Skyler Warrick entered a contest to honor her hero- MSU Women’s Head Basketball Coach Noel Johnson. Read about Johnson’s story here and watch the video of Warrick, along with singer Carrie Underwood onstage in Salt Lake City.  MORE

MSU Basketball Coach Nelson Honored At Carrie Underwood Concert

MSU Basketball Coach Nelson Honored At Carrie Underwood Concert

Former MSU student and basketball player Skyler Warrick entered a contest to honor her hero- MSU Women’s Head Basketball Coach Noel Johnson. Read about Johnson’s story here and watch the video of Warrick, along with singer Carrie Underwood onstage in Salt Lake City.  MORE

9/11 Leaves Lasting Impression On Wichita Falls Residents

9/11 Leaves Lasting Impression On Wichita Falls Residents

“I just remember the teacher stopped and wheeled in a TV and showed us everything that happened,” Ashlee Wolf said. it was a day that changed how Americans looked at terrorism. Find out here the impact 9/11 had on several Wichita Falls residents.MORE

Animal Ordinance Feedback Deadline Thursday

Animal Ordinance Feedback Deadline Thursday

Through stakeholder meetings and public comment, the City of Wichita Falls Animal Ordinance has been revised in a draft. These include definitions of defining what a foster home is, what constitutes a rescue group, marking feral cats and more. Read the revisions here and submit your feedback by completing the feedback form.MORE

WFISD Approves Waivers For Class Size And Dual Credit

WFISD Approves Waivers For Class Size And Dual Credit

Wichita Falls ISD held a special session Tuesday afternoon, and a couple of waivers were on the agenda to keep the district in line with state requirements. Waivers are required for some classes in which the student/teacher ratio is not in line with the state requirement. Waivers are also needed for dual credit students. More…MORE

Altus Public Schools Now Offering Virtual Classroom Option

Altus Public Schools Now Offering Virtual Classroom Option

Altus Public Schools is now giving students an opportunity to take classes online. The Altus Public Virtual School is a new program which gives students the option of taking classes in a traditional setting, online or combining the two into a unique experience. The program allows students to take classes online and also participate in…MORE

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