The city of Burkburnett announced Wednesday Boomtown Bay will be closed until the end of August after an employee tested positive for Covid-19. Find more details about the closure here.… MORE
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Will Kanye Be On New Jersey(And Other States)Ballot For President?
Kanye West says he’s serious about running for President. So much so, that he’s gathered the number of names required(800 total) on a petition in New Jersey to get his name on the ballot opposing Donald Trump for President. A hearing is scheduled to find out if he will be qualified. Kanye has also submitted…… MORE
Jam Master Jay’s Daughter Opens Gym In Downtown LA
Tyra Myricks keeps a low profile and doesn’t flaunt her celebrity status to get into fancy restaurants and parties. But, she’s one of the designers at Drake’s clothing line and now, she’s also a small business owner of a gym in downtown Los Angeles, the first black-owned gym in the area. Read more about the…… MORE
WF Fire Department Needs More Firefighters
The Wichita Falls Fire Department has five vacancies they need to fill and they want to build their talent pool. The hiring process for firefighters takes about 10 months before they can officially suit up. Find out more about the testing and training process to become a firefighter here.… MORE
Bowie Alumnus Starts This MLB Season As Boston Red Sox Closer
A Bowie alumnus is starting this Major League Baseball season as the Boston Red Sox closer, according to the Bowie News. Brandon Workman was previously in the middle relieving pitcher role, but that was expanded last year due to injuries and performance issues among the pitching staff. Read more about Workman’s role with the MLB team…… MORE
WFISD 2020 School Supply List Released
Wichita Falls ISD has released their 2020 school supply list for students. The list includes basic required supplies for the school year along with a wish list for items school officials are recommending students to have. Find the lists here. … MORE
Where To Get Tested For Covid-19 Without Insurance
Over three million coronavirus tests have been performed in the state of Texas. For some, cost is holding them back from getting a Covid-19 test. But thanks to places in Wichita Falls, like Community Healthcare Center, that can test you for Covid-19 without breaking the bank. Get more information on low-cost Covid-19 testing here.… MORE
Walgreens, Target, Publix Join List Of Stores Mandating Masks
More major retailers on Thursday joined the growing list of national chains that will require customers to wear face masks regardless of where cities or states stand on the issue. Target’s mandatory face mask policy will go into effect Aug. 1, and all CVS stores will begin requiring them on Monday. More than 80% of…… MORE
TEA Announces New Reopening Guidelines For Schools
The Texas Education Agency has announced new reopening guidelines for schools across the state. Schools will now be able to limit access to on-campus instruction for the first four weeks of school, meaning they would use online learning. The schools would then be able to limit access for the following four weeks if they get…… MORE
Health Officials Explain The Difference Between The Coronavirus And Flu
As cases continue to rise across the country, people are comparing the virus to the flu. While both COVID-19 and the flu are respiratory illnesses, COVID-19 is not the flu. “The thing that makes COVID-19 different is that there’s no one that has any immunity to it,” said Lou Kreidler, Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District…… MORE
