Monday, March 18 2013 3:19 PM EDT2013-03-18 19:19:45 GMT
The current drought continues to put Texoma rancher's livelihood in hot water. Rancher Warren Reid relies on dug up tanks to store rain water so his cattle can drink it. The problem is the drought has
The current drought continues to put Texoma rancher's livelihood in hot water.
Monday, March 18 2013 12:11 PM EDT2013-03-18 16:11:43 GMT
Unseasonably warm temperatures and serious lack of rain are giving property owners additional grief. Trees are dying and in some cases falling down. Tree limbs and debris can be found in yards all over,
Trees across Texoma are falling victim to the drought. And property owners in Wichita Falls can be fined, if branches start piling up in their yards and aren't cleaned up.
Tuesday, February 12 2013 7:41 PM EST2013-02-13 00:41:23 GMT
Cattle numbers in Texas are still in a down spiral that doesn't seem to have an end. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has revealed the state has lost more than one million cows in the last three years.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has revealed the state has lost more than one million cows in the last three years. That's a 22 percent decrease.
Monday, February 11 2013 7:29 PM EST2013-02-12 00:29:22 GMT
The owner of Morath Orchards Jimmy Morath has been planting fruits and vegetables for about 30 years and he says he's never seen a drought this bad. He's spent a pretty hefty amount of money in an underground
The owner of Morath Orchards Jimmy Morath has been planting fruits and vegetables for about 30 years and he says he's never seen a drought this bad.
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Thursday, February 7 2013 10:59 AM EST2013-02-07 15:59:53 GMT
Electra residents could end up paying more money for every drop of water. On Wednesday the town went into stage 3 of drought restrictions and businesses there are making big changes. "It's a little
On Wednesday the city of Electra went into stage 3 of drought restrictions and businesses there are making big changes.
Thursday, February 7 2013 10:58 AM EST2013-02-07 15:58:39 GMT
Many Texomans aren't having any trouble pitching in to conserve water during this drought. "Well I'm not watering my yard or shrubs, I'm just letting it go and I'm not washing my car or washing the sidewalks
City officials say in Texas an average person uses 200 gallons of water every day.
Wednesday, February 6 2013 10:29 AM EST2013-02-06 15:29:19 GMT
Stage 3 water restrictions will go into effect in Wichita Falls at midnight tonight. Wichita Falls city staff informed councilors that lake levels have fallen to the triggering level for emergency stage
The City of Wichita Falls is officially in a Stage 3 Drought Emergency.
Drought Watch: Keep Plants Blooming without Watering
Tuesday, February 5 2013 10:44 AM EST2013-02-05 15:44:25 GMT
Newschannel 6 wanted to know what kind of plants you can put in your yard that will bloom require little to no water. It turns out there's a pretty large selection. Plants that are native to our area and
Newschannel 6 wanted to know what kind of plants you can put in your yard that will bloom and require little to no water. It turns out there's a pretty large selection.
Tuesday, February 5 2013 10:43 AM EST2013-02-05 15:43:23 GMT
The Temporary Water Reuse Program will pump treated waste water from River Road to the Cypress water treatment plant. There it will undergo reverse osmosis and the same treatment as water from Lakes
The Temporary Water Reuse Program will pump treated waste water from River Road to the Cypress water treatment plant. There it will undergo reverse osmosis and the same treatment as water from Lakes Kickapoo and Arrowhead.
Friday, February 1 2013 7:48 PM EST2013-02-02 00:48:29 GMT
If you leave water running in your yard or spray your plants everyday, you will probably get a hefty fine especially when Wichita Falls hits Stage 3 Drought Emergency next week. That's unless the water
Water wells are the popular thing to have during this drought and you don't have to go through a lot of red tape to get one.
Friday, February 1 2013 12:45 PM EST2013-02-01 17:45:23 GMT
As Stage 3 Drought Emergency gets even closer in Wichita Falls, Newschannel 6 is still looking out for you and your safety. One of the biggest concerns during this multi-year drought is plants dying in
As Stage 3 Drought Emergency gets even closer in Wichita Falls, Newschannel 6 is still looking out for you and your safety.
Friday, February 1 2013 12:44 PM EST2013-02-01 17:44:16 GMT
Under the Stage Three Drought Emergency restrictions in Wichita Falls, restaurants have three things they are restricted from doing. One thing that is a year round restriction is, customers don't get a
Under the Stage Three Drought Emergency restrictions in Wichita Falls, restaurants have three things they are restricted from doing.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:17 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:17:57 GMT
The 47th annual Coin and Stamp Show in Wichita Falls will be Friday and Saturday at the MPEC, 5th and Burnett. Show hours are 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
The 47th annual Coin and Stamp Show in Wichita Falls will be Friday and Saturday at the MPEC, 5th and Burnett. Show hours are 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
