Starting October 14th, Wichita Falls police will be allowed to impound your car if you're pulled over and don't have insurance or a valid driver's license.
"We work a lot of accidents where people don't have insurance and they don't have driver's license. If they don't have those things they shouldn't be out driving," said Sgt. John Spragins, Wichita Falls Police Department's Public Information Officer.
Getting your car impounded won't be the only penalty. You will still get a ticket and a $25impound fee on top of that. Wichita Falls drivers had a lot to say about this new ordinance.
"I think it's a good idea in some cases because I work part-time. If I get in a wreck with my car and the other person doesn't have insurance, I don't have money to get my car fixed," said a driver.
However, another Wichita Falls resident disagreed. He said, "That's kind of a bad way to make money. I mean, impounding cars is a daily charge that will add up every single day. I think it's another tactic to get people to pay more."
Police officials said the money collected as impound fees will go towards the city's general fund. When the ordinance got approved in September, city council members said they would like to use that money to cover additional public safety and administrative costs. However, Texomans would like to see that money go else where.
"More repairs on roads other than just main roads like Kemp St. I would like to see more money go towards education as well," said a resident.
Police will use the "Texas Sure Verification System" to confirm if you have insurance or not.
Friday, December 6 2013 2:31 PM EST2013-12-06 19:31:56 GMT
The Windthorst Sausage Meal is coming up on Sunday, December 8th. It will be held in St. Mary's parish hall in Windthorst 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.Raw sausage will be sold for $4 per lb while it lasts.Home made baked goods will be sold by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. The menu will consist of 100% home made pork sausage, sauerkraut with spare ribs, plenty of trimmings, and desert. The event is sponsored by the Windthorst Knights of Columb...
The Windthorst Sausage Meal is coming up on Sunday, December 8th. It will be held in St. Mary's parish hall in Windthorst 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.Raw sausage will be sold for $4 per lb while it lasts.Home made baked goods will be sold by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. The menu will consist of 100% home made pork sausage, sauerkraut with spare ribs, plenty of trimmings, and desert. The event is sponsored by the Windthorst Knights of Columb...
Friday, December 6 2013 2:31 PM EST2013-12-06 19:31:29 GMT
Kiowa Casino's Annual Toy Drive begins December 8th and runs through December 13th. Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from December 8 - 13 daily,donate a minimum of two new toys worth at least $5 each and receive freeplay valued up to $200.The Kiowa Casino's TOY DRIVE donations go to benefit: • Children's Aide Society • Sheppard Air Force Base • Toys for Tots • Children's programs of Randlett, Devol and Big Pasture • Wichita Falls Fire Department • Burkburnett Fire Department • Child Advocates ...
Kiowa Casino's Annual Toy Drive begins December 8th and runs through December 13th. Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from December 8 - 13 daily,donate a minimum of two new toys worth at least $5 each and receive freeplay valued up to $200.The Kiowa Casino's TOY DRIVE donations go to benefit: • Children's Aide Society • Sheppard Air Force Base • Toys for Tots • Children's programs of Randlett, Devol and Big Pasture • Wichita Falls Fire Department • Burkburnett Fire Department • Child Advocates ...
Thursday, December 5 2013 11:57 PM EST2013-12-06 04:57:13 GMT
The winter weather has definitely made its presence known here in Texoma and homeless shelters are expecting to see an increase of patrons Thursday night.
The winter weather has definitely made its presence known here in Texoma and homeless shelters are expecting to see an increase of patrons Thursday night.
Thursday, December 5 2013 2:29 PM EST2013-12-05 19:29:28 GMT
Dancing for the Stars Wichita Falls is an exciting new event for Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Midwestern State University Small Business Development Center.This fundraising event will showcase local celebrity dancers paired with local dance instructors, all raising funds by gaining votes! Then the dancers come together to compete in a one night gala dance competition, it's an event you do not want to miss!I takes place on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.at the Wichita Falls Country...
Dancing for the Stars Wichita Falls is an exciting new event for Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Midwestern State University Small Business Development Center.This fundraising event will showcase local celebrity dancers paired with local dance instructors, all raising funds by gaining votes! Then the dancers come together to compete in a one night gala dance competition, it's an event you do not want to miss!I takes place on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.at the Wichita Falls Country...
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