THE Kitchen – Meals on Wheels has modified its delivery schedule. If you or someone you know depends on meals from Meal on Wheels, click here to learn about the delivery changes.… MORE
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Texomans Making PPE For Healthcare Workers
Personal Protection Equipment that’s needed for those battling the Coronavirus remains in high demand. To help keep those on the front lines protected some in Wichita Falls are making it themselves. Read more here about how those in our local area are helping local healthcare workers.… MORE
Tobaccos Shops, Smoke Shops Not Essential Business
One smoke shop owner said it’s not about the money; she said her vape shop was opened as a tribute to her late father and she was helping others make the switch from cigarettes to vape. “In my opinion, if whoever was making these decisions actually vaped they would probably be essential,” said Scott Mabry,…… MORE
Tracking The Numbers: COVID-19 Cases In Wichita County
Click here for the current numbers for people tested for coronavirus in Wichita County, including the positive, negative and pending results, according to the The Wichita Falls – Wichita County Public Health District. … MORE
STATE UPDATE: Little Growth In SWOK, Greer County Adds Death
Southwest Oklahoma only saw three new cases across all of the counties, according to Wednesday’s morning update. Comanche County added two new positive cases and Greer County added to its total with one positive test and one new death related to the virus. More details about SW Oklahoma’s Covid-19 fight can be found here.… MORE
National Guard Evaluates Kay Yeager Coliseum As Possible Healthcare Facility
National Guard soldiers assigned to the 176th Engineer Brigade have conducted an engineering assessment of Kay Yeager Coliseum. They are evaluating non-medical buildings in hopes of converting them into alternative healthcare facilities as part of an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. This is one of many sites being evaluated by the National Guard.…… MORE
Health District: No New Wichita County COVID-19 Cases Tuesday, 7 Total Recoveries
Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District officials have confirmed there were no new cases of COVID-19 in Wichita County on Tuesday. Seven people have now recovered from the virus, up by one person from Monday. More statistics about Wichita County’s Covid-19 response can be found here. … MORE
Governor Abbott Temporarily Closes State Parks
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the closure of all state parks and historic sites as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen social distancing practices. More details about the closure can be found here.… MORE
Wichita Falls City Council Votes To Extend Shelter-In-Place Order Until May 5
The Wichita Falls city council has voted to extend the shelter-in-place order to May 5. There are changes to the order that involve non-essential goods, car washes and plant nurseries. Read the entire order, with amendments, here… MORE
Interfaith Outreach Services Giving Out Food To Families In Need
Interfaith Outreach Services is giving out food to families in need including peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, canned goods, and cereal. Normally Interfaith says they give out a maximum of 2,000 pounds of food each month, but right now they’re giving that much out every week. Best of all during this time of social distancing, the…… MORE
