Republican Gov. Greg Abbott shut down bars in Texas again on Friday and scaled back restaurant dining, the most dramatic reversals yet as confirmed coronavirus cases surge. Abbott also ordered rafting and tubing outfitters on Texas’ popular rivers to close and said outdoor gatherings of 100 people or more must be approved by local governments.…… MORE
With new cases of Coronavirus spiking across Texas and in Wichita county, officials in the county are watching closely and what actions they can take to help stop the spread. Tuesday saw the highest single day growth in cases at 29. “The blanket order right now for the state of Texas is not working and…… MORE
One Wichita Falls resident has started a movement to have a Confederate monument removed from Wichita Falls City Hall. City leaders say they have had a couple of emails about it, but are not yet taking any action. The monument has stood for over 80 years with no issues like this until now. “To see…… MORE
Three more businesses have closed their doors this week after some of their staff tested positive for COVID-19. Backporch Draft House, Parkway Grill North, and Children’s Dentistry all made similar announcements Monday. “I think we are beginning to see a peak and an increase in cases since we’ve opened back up the economy and that…… MORE
The Downtown Wichita Falls Farmer’s Market is now open That means the market will be open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings from 7:30am to 1pm. More details about the downtown market can be found here.… MORE
The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank is working to distribute meals to children who would normally rely on free or reduced-priced lunches in schools. Starting next Monday, designated care centers will be providing free meals to distribute to children in need during the summer. Locations and distribution times can be found here.… MORE
Hailstorms can cause damage to your home that can be expensive to fix. Some people in the Texoma area have experienced roofing scammers since this past weekend’s hail storm. Homeowners can be victims to roofing scams each year, especially after a big storm that might’ve caused hail damage. Tips on how to spot scammers can…… MORE
The Texas Department of Public Safety drivers license office has reopened in Wichita Falls and across Texoma. Tuesday was their first day back in business. Services are limited right now and they’re by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment online for most first time licenses and ID cards. More information can be found here.… MORE
Workforce Solutions North Texas has been awarded a $287,500 grant to provide job training by the Texas Workforce Commission. The Skills Development Fund (SDF) COVID-19 Special Initiative training will target businesses shifting their business processes to respond to the need of COVID-19 related necessities as well as businesses that are retooling to continue to employee their…… MORE
Pressed Dry Cleaners in Wichita Falls is offering to clean graduation gowns for all graduates from elementary school to college. “More than ever this time‚ we just want to make them feel special, because they haven’t been able to,” said Ashlynn Hoff, Pressed Dry Cleaners store manager. “Some of the seniors haven’t been able to…… MORE
