Texomans got a first hand look at the deadly dangers of texting and driving. Newschannel 6 teamed up with AT&T at Midwestern State University to make it happen, and to raise awareness on the It Can Wait campaign.
The event offered a simulated car people could sit in with a TV screen. It simulated what it's actually like when you text and drive.
AT&T kicked off their campaign It Can Wait back in September so people will understand why it is important to wait.
The event simulator has been around the nation and has now made it's way to MSU. AT&T officials said the average text message will take your eyes off the road up to four to five seconds.
Deano Cox, AT&T External Affairs, said, "The event is called It Can Wait. It's an AT&T initiative and it's a simple and powerful message." Cox added, "The campaign educates kids, parents and teens on the dangers of texting and driving."
The Wichita Falls Police Department also attended the event Wednesday. Police said in the last year there has been 116 reported accidents, where a cell phone was involved.
People who attended the event had the opportunity to sign the It Can Wait Pledge. The point of the pledge is to step up and pledge not to text and drive.
AT&T officials said more than 100,000 crashes a year involve drivers who are texting. The It Can Wait campaign will go back on the road and its next stop is California.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:32:00 GMT
The Texoma Cowboy Church is hosting a walk-a-thon called 'Stomp Out Cancer.' The event will be Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight at 919 U.S. Hwy. 281 South.
The Texoma Cowboy Church is hosting a walk-a-thon called 'Stomp Out Cancer.' The event will be Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight at 919 U.S. Hwy. 281 South.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:23:52 GMT
The Texas Parks And Wildlife Department will host the 21st Annual Mark Howell Kid Fish Rodeo at Lake Arrowhead State Park. It will be June 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Texas Parks And Wildlife Department will host the 21st Annual Mark Howell Kid Fish Rodeo at Lake Arrowhead State Park. It will be June 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:08 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:08:45 GMT
Wichita Falls City Councilors approved a 77 acre reinvestment zone at the Wichita Falls Business Park during Tuesday's meeting. The approval paves the way for a tax abatement for a prospective company
Wichita Falls City Councilors approved a 77 acre reinvestment zone at the Wichita Falls Business Park during Tuesday's meeting. The approval paves the way for a tax abatement for a prospective company
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:27 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:27:29 GMT
A train collided with a truck in Wichita Falls sending the vehicle into a ditch. It happened around 4 a.m. Thursday morning on Iowa Park Road south of Loop 11.
A train collided with a truck in Wichita Falls sending the vehicle into a ditch.
