Next school year students will come back to a price increase for their lunches. Elementary students will pay $2.85 and secondary students $2.95. More information about school lunches for the 2019-2020 school year can be found here.… MORE
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Animal Shelters, Rescues Become Overcrowded During Summer Months
As the summer months grow closer animal shelters are preparing to face overpopulation. Those who work at the animal services center say that during the summer they see 15 pets or more come in daily. It is not only dogs and cats that Animal Control finds on the streets. Read more about pet overpopulation here… MORE
Lauren’s Law Passes Final Hurdle, Headed To Governor Abbott
The Texas Senate has approved changes to Senate Bill 719, also known as Lauren’s Law, that removed the death penalty as punishment on Wednesday. Read more about the change to the law here.… MORE
Where To Take Shelter During Severe Weather In Wichita Falls
Emergency Management officials say though there are no official public storm shelters in Wichita County there are some things they suggest you do to get through the storm. Read the story here.… MORE
Amon Carter Lake To Reopen Saturday
Lake Amon G Carter is set to reopen this Saturday. It’s been closed due to high water levels. More information can be found here.… MORE
Multiple Deputies Promoted At WCSO Quarterly Awards Ceremony
The Wichita County Sheriff’s Office held its quarterly awards event Thursday. Promotions were handed out to Corporal Jeff Lee ranking up to Sergeant and Deputy Jason Vandygriff to Corporal. Congratulations to these men on their promotions! Read more about the ceremony here. … MORE
Bowie Officer Who Made History Celebrates 45 Years Of Service
Lieutenant Lynetta Slaton has taken on many duties in the 45 years she has worked for the Bowie Police Department, but one thing has never changed: her love for her job and the city she serves. “The reason I’ve been here so long is every day is different. You don’t know what to expect from…… MORE
Non-Profit YOC Is Asking For Community’s Help
The Youth Opportunity Center in Wichita Falls is asking for the community’s help. “The building is worn and torn and worn down, and we are just looking for people that use to come here to put it back. To love the facility just like the facility loved them is all that I want,” said Founder…… MORE
Tradition At Heart Of Santa Rosa Roundup Rodeo
74 years. Years with clear blue skies. Years with rain soaked dirt. Rain or shine, the crowds always make their way there. “It’s just a tradition,” Director of the Santa Rosa Roundup Larry Drennan said. “People have come to this rodeo ever since it’s inception, and their offspring and their offspring.” The tradition will continue…… MORE
WFISD Board Of Trustees Calls For Tax Ratification Election
On Tuesday, the Wichita Falls ISD Board of Trustees called for a tax ratification election. A TRE is a special election called by a school district’s Board of Trustees, asking voters to approve an increase above the current operating tax rate. More information about the TRE can be found here. … MORE
