Category Archives: Local News

WFISD Summer Meal Program Rolls Out With Two New Locations

WFISD Summer Meal Program Rolls Out With Two New Locations

Wichita Falls ISD’s Food Truck is back in action for the Summer meals program with the addition of two new stops. This year Lamar and Lions Park were added to their route after community members reached out and requested the locations. More details about the WFISD’s food truck can be found here.  MORE

100 Deadliest Days On The Road Begins

100 Deadliest Days On The Road Begins

We are now in what AAA calls the 100 Deadliest Days of the year. It is during this time the most teen-involved deadly crashes occur. Memorial day thru Labor day when schools out, means teen drivers are hitting the roads more in their free time. AAA says significant factors behind these accidents are teens speeding,…MORE

Success Of Lauren’s Law “Bittersweet” For Landavazo Family

Success Of Lauren’s Law “Bittersweet” For Landavazo Family

Mixed emotions are the best way to describe Vern and Bianka Landavazo’s reactions to Lauren’s Law being passed. Overall though, they are happy they have been able to keep their daughter Lauren’s legacy alive by doing something to help other families. Read more about the plight of the Landavazo family here.  MORE

Vernon ISD Making Energy Efficient Changes

Vernon ISD Making Energy Efficient Changes

Vernon ISD is taking a big step to become more energy efficient this summer. The Board of Trustees approved a improvement project last week that will add new HVAC units to Vernon High School, Middle School and T.G. McCord Elementary school, new LED lighting, and update the heating and air control panels. Read more about…MORE

“Ride To Read” Starts Tuesday

“Ride To Read” Starts Tuesday

Kids in Wichita Falls will be able to get a ride to the library for free this summer. “Ride to Read” is a collaboration between the Wichita Falls Public Library and the Wichita Falls Public Transportation Division. More information about “RIde to Read” can be found here.MORE

Lucy Park Flooding Draws A Crowd

Lucy Park Flooding Draws A Crowd

Some Wichita Falls residents and even some out-of-towners planned to spend part of their Memorial Day weekend at Lucy Park, but today the park was closed. Those that hoped to spend a quiet Sunday afternoon at Lucy Park weren’t ready for what they saw when they arrived. Massive flooding. “All my time of living here,…MORE

Need A Summer Job? Castaway Cove Waterpark Is Hiring

Need A Summer Job? Castaway Cove Waterpark Is Hiring

Castaway Cove Waterpark is working to fully staff the park for a busy summer season. Officials are set to host a job fair on Thursday, May 30, at the park. You can apply in person from 2 to 4pm at 1000 Central Freeway East. Get more information here.MORE

Booker T Washington Playground Complete

Booker T Washington Playground Complete

Construction of a new playground at Booker T. Washington Elementary School is now complete. The playground was paid for by donations from various organizations. More details can be found here.MORE

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