Downtown Wichita Falls Development (DWFD) is making big moves this summer in hopes of attracting more people to downtown. Leaders of the non-profit announced Monday afternoon during a press conference that the organization will be moving to the historic Jolesch-Thomas Shoe Co. Read more about DWFD’s new facility here.… MORE
Dr. Tylor Chaplin, Superintendent of Burkburnett ISD, has been selected as the Region 9 nominee for 2019 Superintendent of the Year. Sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards, the award has recognized educators for excellence in leadership since 1984. Congratulations to Dr. Chaplin! Read more information about his award here.… MORE
Dr. Tylor Chaplin, Superintendent of Burkburnett ISD, has been selected as the Region 9 nominee for 2019 Superintendent of the Year. Sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards, the award has recognized educators for excellence in leadership since 1984. Congratulations to Dr. Chaplin! Read more information about his award here.… MORE
Presbyterian Manor’s special message campaign for local veterans is underway in Wichita Falls. “Operation: Thank a Veteran” is an opportunity to show your appreciation and let those who served know how much their service is appreciated. For more details on how to get involved, click here. … MORE
A new app just launched in Texas that allows lottery players to purchase lottery tickets right from their phones. Jackpocket is an app lottery players can download and purchase tickets from various Texas lotteries, Powerball and Mega Millions. Players can place orders and a scanned image of their lottery ticket will be sent to them.…… MORE
Governor Greg Abbott posted a video on Twitter Monday referencing Senate Bill 1232, ‘Have you ever ordered food or groceries from a retailer to be delivered to your home, and also wish that you could order beer or wine to be delivered to your home?” The Governor then proceeded to sign the law that would…… MORE
An end and a beginning all in one on the east side of Wichita Falls Tuesday. After decades of serving the community, the YMCA East Branch changed hands. It was a seamless transition, rich in the making. “We took this decision very seriously,” said YMCA Executive Director Brandon Brown. “It’s not anything we decided overnight.…… MORE
Wichita Falls City council members are one step closer with a Hotel Occupancy Tax Proposition for 2020. At Tuesday’s meeting council reviewed the information presented at the last meeting and took a vote to push the tax increase to the next step. That next step is off to the Texas Comptroller office. “What we are…… MORE
Wichita Falls ISD had a work session Tuesday night, and the Board of Trustees discussed costs for a Long Range Facility plan. The work session focused on secondary schools. Superintendent Michael Kuhrt gave a presentation comparing the costs of renovating WFISD’s current high schools or combining all the high school students into one or two…… MORE
Wichita Falls Council members voted Tuesday to streamline the permitting process for building carports. What used to take months and more workforce than the city could spare is going to become a much easier process. Read more about the new process here.… MORE
