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PT Sheppard ABF Safety Measures

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 20:12:00 EDT

Three weeks ago, Senior Airman Troy Edwards of Nevada collapsed on the running track during PT. He was 1 of about 4,100 airmen in training at Sheppard and officials are making sure they take every precaution to keep them safe.

Texoma Leaders Divided Over Obama Tax Proposal

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:00:00 EDT

President Barack Obama, Wednesday, laid out his much anticipated plan for the future of taxes. His proposal? To make middle class tax breaks permanent, and put the tax rate for the upper 2% of Americans back to where it was before the Bush tax cuts.

K2 Is Now Illegal In One Texoma Town

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 14:11:00 EDT

K-2 is now illegal in one Texoma town.

On Thursday Graham City Councilors passed an ordinance to ban synthetic marijuana products.

Meals On Wheels Asking for Your Help

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 23:01:00 EDT

For the past few months Meals On Wheels has been struggling to keep the wheels spinning. For the first time in years they're asking for your monetary donations to help them feed the disabled and elderly

Suspected Shoplifter Behind Bars

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 22:36:00 EDT

A suspected shoplifter is now in jail. 22-year-old Stephanie Marie Thatcher is facing robbery charges. In June a loss prevention officer said she was injured while attempting to prevent two thieves from

City Compromises With Kemp Business

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 21:15:00 EDT

Amy Neal celebrated nine years in business with an appearance before the Wichita Falls Planning and Zoning Commission. She was seeking a conditional-use permit for something she'd been doing at her business for years.

An Insight Into What It's Like Living With Autism In Texoma

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:51:00 EDT

To help our community better understand how best to work with those who have Autism, Families for Autism Support of Texoma, or F.A.S.T., is holding a back to school panel.

Newschannel 6 Lindsey Rogers met up with two of them to find out just what it's like living with Autism in Texoma.

Monitoring Waterways For Possible Flooding

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:51:00 EDT

The City of Wichita Falls Public Works Department and Office of Emergency Preparedness are monitoring water levels on several creeks and rivers across Texoma. The Wichita River, one of several waterways

Graham Ready To "Back The Badge"

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:01:00 EDT

This weekend Graham residents are being asked to help the men and women who help them. The Graham Citizens Police Auxiliary is hosting the "Back the Badge" on the Downtown Square. They are raising money

2 Arrested In Pseudoephedrine Bust

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:40:00 EDT

Two people are in the custody of law enforcement accused of buying pseudoephedrine to make methamphetamine. It started back in July when the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division

Cornyn: Administration Doubling Down on a Bad Bet

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:21:00 EDT

"The Administration is now doubling down on a bad bet-that higher taxes and more government spending will help grow the economy and create private-sector jobs. But Americans know that the Administration's stimulus was anything but stimulating.

Hermine Claims Two Lives in Texas

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:52:00 EDT

Authorities say flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine has killed at least two people in Texas.

Things You Should Know About Flu Shots

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 14:37:00 EDT

With rainy weather and school both keeping people indoors and in close proximity to each other, conditions are right for the flu to start spreading like wildfire.

Texoma Soldier's Remains Are Coming Home

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 14:12:00 EDT

The body of a Texoma soldier is returning home.

Searching For Shonda

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:28:00 EDT

It's been over 2 months since Krishonda Townsend went missing. The 19-year-old Gibtown teen and mother of a 2-year-old son disappeared in the early morning hours of July 5, and was last seen in Mineral Wells leaving a home on U.S. Highway 180 West.

Rain Makes It Difficult Putting Out Electra House Fire

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 09:02:00 EDT

The wind and rain made it difficult for fire officials to put out an early morning house fire in Electra Wednesday.

After School Fishing Program Reels in Students

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 22:53:00 EDT

For the next few Tuesdays more than two dozen local students will be enjoying the outdoors after school, instead of just heading home. The sixth annual after school fishing program began Tuesday at Sikes

Progress Slow on Burk "Junkyard"

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:10:00 EDT

Clean up has been started at a property along 3rd St. in Burkburnett. But, that progress has been slow.

Shoeboxes for Soldiers in Middle East

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:01:00 EDT

There is a new push in Texoma to honor and remember troops who are serving overseas. Care Partners has a new campaign to show support to our soldiers and it needs the community to step up and get involved.

Burn Ban Set To Expire This Week

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:00:00 EDT

Archer County is under a burn ban, yet that ban expires at midnight Thursday.

Montague County Sheriff's Office New Website

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:00:00 EDT

The Montague County Sheriff's Office has a new web site. The site will provide a variety of information.

Bowie City Council Discussing 2010-2011 Budget

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:43:00 EDT

Bowie City Councilors will wrap up their 2010-2011 budget work tonight.
The city council will meet at 6 p.m tonight in the City Community Room.

More Bus Shelters Coming To The Falls

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:33:00 EDT

25 new bus shelters are coming to the falls.

Grilling Tips and Tricks

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 22:21:00 EDT

Many people in Texoma are celebrating the unofficial end to the summer with a farewell bar-be-que!

But before you light up the grill... be careful!

Working On Labor Day

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 19:18:00 EDT

As kids are home from school and many Texomans off work, retailers are in full force on this Labor Day.

Trying to take advantage of consumers free time and pocket book.

Newschannel 6 Lindsey Rogers looks at whether it's worth it to work on the holiday of rest.

Man Arrested In Hit And Run Accident

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 18:55:00 EDT

A Wichita Falls man is accused of driving while intoxicated, hitting another vehicle, and then fleeing the scene of the crime. Police say 50-year-old year old Eddie Patton was behind the wheel of a

Grass Fire Threatens Homes

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 19:37:00 EDT

Fire crews worked quickly Sunday morning to keep a grass fire from spreading to some near by homes.Several volunteer fire departments worked that blaze on Old State Road near the Kamay-Y. Two homes were

Accident Closes Part of Central Freeway

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 17:51:00 EDT

An accident on Central Freeway closed two streets and sent one man to the hospital Saturday afternoon.

Cigarette Sparks Fire in Wichita Falls

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:21:00 EDT

All occupants of a house that caught fire in Wichita Falls are safe. Wichita falls firefighters responded to the blaze, that sparked at 3512 Garfield, around 3 p.m. Saturday.

Man Flees Law Enforcement in the Falls

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:21:00 EDT

Multiple law enforcement agencies searched for a man who fled a routine traffic stop Saturday evening. Department of Public Safety Troopers called for other agencies to assist in the search shortly before 8 p.m.

Rollover Accident Near Jolly Injures One

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:21:00 EDT

A rollover accident near Jolly sent one man to the hospital.