Wichita County Judge Woody Gossom gathered department heads into the 30th district courtroom to get a better idea of what day-to-day operations would look like for the county. This comes after he issued a declaration of disaster for Wichita County. Judge Gossom explained he issued the declaration in case he needs to suspend or take…… MORE
With the coronavirus continuing to spread, the question rises if citizens should be concerned about water supply disruption. Wichita Falls Utilities Operations Manager Daniel Nix says that there is no evidence to suggest that we’re at risk of not having enough drinking water supplies. Read more about the city’s water supply here.… MORE
Many Texoma school districts have closed for an extended Spring Break, giving staff time to thoroughly disinfect facilities. Click here to learn about your school district’s Spring Break plans.… MORE
In the hopes of breathing a breath of fresh air into the city, Burkburnett city commissioners approved their final downtown master plan Monday night. City officials will now move forward with their plan that’s been in the works for months with the hope that it helps grow the city’s economy and support the growth of…… MORE
Businesses across Wichita Falls are feeling the impact of the Coronavirus, especially after the cancellation of the St. Patrick’s Day Festival. Organizers say the cancellation was done in the best interest of our community. Each year it brings in thousands of dollars to the city and now it leaves many wondering what to do next.…… MORE
The veteran’s plaza project at Lake Wichita has some new designs and supporters are hoping to quickly get the first phase underway. “We’re hoping to really start the fundraising efforts when the boardwalk is complete in May,” David Coleman, Lake Wichita revitalization committee chairman, said. Read more about Veteran’s Plaza here.… MORE
An airman stationed at Altus AFB is currently undergoing evaluation and treatment following a presumptive positive novel Coronavirus test. Altus Air Force Base released a statement Thursday on their Facebook page. Click here to read the statement.… MORE
Wichita County and the City of Electra signed an agreement allowing them to share equipment and manpower to complete projects throughout the city moving forward. “What this does is give the citizens of Electra an opportunity to get help from the county with the streets and the drainage,” said Electra city administrator Steve Bowlin. Read…… MORE
The NCAA has canceled the men’s and women’s Division I basketball tournaments amid fears of causing the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, it announced Thursday. The move puts an abrupt end to the season less than a month before champions were to be crowned. Read the complete story here.… MORE
Many schools, organizations and events across Texoma have been closed or postponed due to Covid-19 coronavirus concerns. Click here to see a complete list.… MORE
