Monday was a busy day for the Wichita Falls I-S-D; “it is all hands on deck,” as Emily Kincaid with Chartwells K12 put it. Read more here about WFISD’s Thanksgiving Break assistance with families and food insecurity. … MORE
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Deer Season Means Extra Caution When Driving
The holiday season often means more highway driving. Don’t forget that it’s also deer season, where drivers will be sharing the roads with some unexpected, large, four-legged pedestrians. “They’re running indiscriminately. They won’t see you, they’ll come from the side of the road, they’ll come right out in front of your car.” said Roger Kroes,…… MORE
Bobby Brown Jr Dead At 28
Bobby Brown Jr, son of Bobby Brown wo was married to Whitney Houston, was found dead in his Los Angeles-area home. He was 28 and according to police, there are no signs of foul play. Read more about the death of Bobby Brown Jr here.… MORE
Mariah Carey Christmas Special To Feature Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson And More
“Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special” will debut next month and the artist lineup continues to grow. At the top of the list is Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson and Tiffany Haddish. Snoop Dogg will also be there along with Jermaine Dupri and several others. ‘Oh Santa”, the new soundtrack single and the music video for the Christmas…… MORE
Sheppard AFB Main Gate Reopening Saturday
The main gate for Sheppard Air Force Base is set to reopen Saturday morning at 7. The reopening of this gate marks a change in when the other gates will be open. More details about the gate’s reopening and schedule changes of the other gates at Sheppard can be found here.… MORE
Salvation Army Bell Ringers Needed
The Salvation Army in Wichita Falls is in need of bell ringers for its yearly “Red Kettle Campaign.” Masks are required for all bell ringers and they will be standing further away from the bucket than normal to provide social distancing. More information about registering to be a bell ringer can be found here.… MORE
Texas Blood Institute Hits Convalescent Plasma Milestone As COVID-19 Cases Surge
The Texas Blood Institute announced Monday they have dispatched their 10,000th convalescent plasma unit, which is a milestone they say marks how critical the blood product is in the fight against COVID-19. The blood institute began to collect convalescent plasma back in April when it showed promise in treating patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms. It…… MORE
WFISD Commitment Switch Form Available For Second Semester
The Commitment Switch Form is now available for parents of both elementary and secondary students wishing to change their learning environment. To complete the form for your child, click here.… MORE
Wilbarger General Hospital No Longer Allowing Visitors Due To Covid-19
Wilbarger General Hospital will no longer be allowing visitors due to the increase of local hospitalizations due to COVID-19. Read more about the restriction here.… MORE
Clay County Offices Closed To The Public Due To Covid-19 Concerns
The Clay County annex building has been closed to the public after two staff members tested positive for COVID-19, according to Judge Mike Campbell. Find more information about how to contact Clay County officials here.… MORE
