Burkburnett and Wichita County drivers be aware – a section of Roller Road will close next week for construction. More details on the construction can be found here.… MORE
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City Of Wichita Falls Donates Two Vacant Lots To Habitat For Humanity
The city of Wichita Falls has approved the donation of two vacant lots to Habitat for Humanity in order to construct new housing. Once new homes are built, the non-profit will select qualified families in the Wichita Falls area to live there. More details about the new housing can be found here.… MORE
Baylor County Announces New Sheriff
Baylor County Commissioners hired a new Sheriff last Friday. Commissioners voted to hire Sam Mooney to serve out the remainder of Jason Zeissel’s term. Zeissel resigned in June to take a job outside of law enforcement. Find the rest of the story here.… MORE
Wichita Falls Fire Department Gets New Water Rescue Boats
The Wichita Falls Fire Department purchased new water rescue boats. “Mainly when we responded down to Houston during the hurricane the boats that we had they worked well down there for what we were doing, but here at home for rescue situations we just felt like we needed to upgrade for better equipment,” said WFFD…… MORE
Lane Closures Coming To Kemp Boulevard As Construction Continues
Two blocks of Kemp Boulevard will be reduced to one lane each direction as the Kemp-Monroe Drainage Project continues. Details on the roadwork can be found here.… MORE
Wichita Falls Couple Using Social Media To Help Low-Income Families
After starting her own home remodeling business alongside her husband, Shoni Eavenson wanted to find a way to give back to the Wichita Falls community, using social media to help get started. Read more about The Eavensons and the work they are doing in the community here.… MORE
Texoma Law Enforcement Attend Courageous Leadership Seminar
Law enforcement from all over Texoma took time out Tuesday to focus on how to be a better courageous leader. The training was at the public safety training center in Wichita Falls. The class was lead by Tulsa Police Major Travis Yates, who was able to share his experience and expertise. Read more about the…… MORE
The City Of Wichita Falls Wants Citizens To Watch Out For Snakes
The City of Wichita Falls has issued a warning to citizens to be on the lookout for snakes. The city said in the last week they received reports of a snake bite in the area. One person was taken to the hospital to be treated for their bite. The city’s animal services division was citizens…… MORE
Businesses Offer Safe Place To Shoot Off Fireworks
Monday marks the first day that fireworks can be legally sold ahead of the Fourth of July. While it can be easy to find a stand to buy from, it can be difficult to figure out where you can go to legally fire them off. Find details here on where you can safely set off…… MORE
Archer City VFD Receives Tools After Helping Child
The Archer City Police Department reports they were called last week about a boy who was riding his bicycle and got his foot stuck between the pedal and the bicycle frame. Realizing they didn’t have proper equipment, officers called the Archer City Volunteer Fire Department. Read the rest of the story here.… MORE
