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.
Monday, December 9 2013 8:49 PM EST2013-12-10 01:49:17 GMT
Rain or shine, Monday through Friday, the Meals on Wheels program will deliver. Due to this December freeze, deliveries weren't made Thursday or Friday, luckily "The Kitchen" located on Burnett Drive had a plan.
Rain or shine, Monday through Friday, the Meals on Wheels program will deliver. Due to this December freeze, deliveries weren't made Thursday or Friday, luckily "The Kitchen" located on Burnett Drive had a plan.
Monday, December 9 2013 2:26 PM EST2013-12-09 19:26:46 GMT
Each year Child Advocates has an Angel Tree with an angel for each child the organization serves. Child Advocates tries to provide each of the kids with new clothes, shoes, coats and even some fun toys. Angels are available at the following locations: RPZO Co Salon located at 2611 Plaza Pkwy # 10 in Wichita FallsNissan located on Kell West BoulevardThe CASA Office located at 808 Austin Street in Wichita FallsThe deadline to bring gifts back is Friday, December 13th.
Each year Child Advocates has an Angel Tree with an angel for each child the organization serves. Child Advocates tries to provide each of the kids with new clothes, shoes, coats and even some fun toys. Angels are available at the following locations: RPZO Co Salon located at 2611 Plaza Pkwy # 10 in Wichita FallsNissan located on Kell West BoulevardThe CASA Office located at 808 Austin Street in Wichita FallsThe deadline to bring gifts back is Friday, December 13th.
Monday, December 9 2013 2:24 PM EST2013-12-09 19:24:18 GMT
Many retailers offer e-receipts for both our convenience and theirs. E-receipts save retailers money, and they make it easier for you to electronically file them away until they're needed for returns, warranties or taxes.While paperless receipts may offer savings for retailers and convenience to you, be sure you're aware of what else you could be receiving in your inbox. Along with receipts, businesses may send "junk mail" filled with surveys, coupons and other promotional offers. They may al...
Many retailers offer e-receipts for both our convenience and theirs. E-receipts save retailers money, and they make it easier for you to electronically file them away until they're needed for returns, warranties or taxes.While paperless receipts may offer savings for retailers and convenience to you, be sure you're aware of what else you could be receiving in your inbox. Along with receipts, businesses may send "junk mail" filled with surveys, coupons and other promotional offers. They may al...
Monday, December 9 2013 12:27 AM EST2013-12-09 05:27:55 GMT
TXDOT could be seen all over Wichita Falls spreading awareness to promote that people be safe during the holiday season and refrain from drinking and driving.
TXDOT could be seen all over Wichita Falls spreading awareness to promote that people be safe during the holiday season and refrain from drinking and driving.
Nominate someone who selflessly helps others to be one of our Community Service Champions. We honor someone each month, and name a Champion of the Year each November.
Newschannel 6 supports Crime Stoppers, a non-profit organization helping to keep Texoma safe. It offers rewards to anonymous callers who provide information about a crime or wanted suspects.
