Ernest Strawther III
Multimedia Journalist
Ernest was born and raised in Colerain, NC. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting and Electronic Media from Campbell University in December 2022. During his time there, he also played football. In his spare time, he enjoys meeting new people and talking about sports. Ernest is also a die-hard fan of the New England Patriots, Penn State football, UNC Tar Heels basketball, and all Campbell sports. He is excited to tell stories about the people and places of Texoma. If you have any story ideas, send him an email to ernest.strawther@KAUZ.com
After a tough battle with Leukemia, Lexsey McLemore of Windthorst found out earlier this month that she is in remission.
River Bend Nature Center continues the holiday season with its annual Electri-Critters light display.
40-year-old Brandon Wright was indicted on November 15 in relation to charges of intoxicated manslaughter in the death of Cha’Quon Jeffery in a wreck that happened on June 3.
Midwestern State University is looking to make some budget cuts next year that will impact some jobs on the campus.
Bowie Methodist is preparing for its annual community dinner that will take place on Thanksgiving.
Westlake Chemical in Wichita Falls currently has 69 employees but if this new plan is approved, then 50 more jobs will be added to the community.
After updating a study done in 2021, the Better Business Bureau has discovered that gift card scams are on the rise.
Bowie Intermediate School held its annual S.T.E.A.M night, where students showcased the projects that they have been working on all school year.
After examining STAAR test scores from spring this school year, WFISD school board trustees were not satisfied with what they saw.
The only Medal of Honor recipient from Wichita Falls was recognized today at Fowler Elementary during their Veteran’s Day program.
The Wichita Falls art scene got brighter Wednesday, November 8 when the Neon Light Installation was officially unveiled.
The lighting of green lights is being done across the country for the brave men and women who are serving and have served in the armed forces.
General rifle season for white-tailed deer will begin on Saturday, November 4 and there are a few things hunters should know before heading out.
Car insurance is a necessity for everyone who owns a vehicle, but the rates have been on the rise this year.
The recent mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine has several people discussing the policy and procedures for obtaining a firearm.
The name of the World War II Veteran who died in May 1944 has not yet been released to the public, but he will be known by all for Veterans Day.
On Thursday, October 26, the City of Jacksboro named Bryan Corb as the Chief of Police for the City of Jacksboro.
The impact that drugs have across the community of Wichita County is huge and the effort to prevent them from entering is non-stop.
The number of inmates waiting for a state hospital spot across the state and locally is a progressively growing problem.
Kerri Forbus of Newcastle was involved in a fatal car wreck on October 7 shortly after leaving her daughter’s volleyball game.
The Texas Department of Public Safety says a deadly wreck on US Highway 277 early Monday morning claimed the lives of three teens and injured another.
Each year, the Texas Department of Transportation trains its new snow plow drivers using a video game-like simulator.
Wichita Falls Independent School District decided to close and move Kirby Middle School next year as part of their plan to consolidate and close campuses.
The time for citizens to vote for a new mayor will take place next month, and on Tuesday local candidates sat on a panel during a live newscast to answer various questions and address the community.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month where women and men are urged to get screenings to help early detection of breast cancer.
The construction of a new North Texas State Hospital will begin during the summer of 2024 to replace the current one. The new one is expected to be done in the fall of 2027.
The family of Andres Diaz continued their story by explaining how Diaz and Jacinto Jimenez were both friends at one point.
The family of Andres Diaz has not been the same since his passing on July 15, 2022. A week after the trial, the family is sharing their heartbreak.
WFISD held their 45th Annual Marching Festival Monday, October, 2 at Memorial Stadium so bands could practice for competition later in October.
The Wichita County Sheriff’s Office and the Wichita Falls Police Department are both hosting National Night Out events on Tuesday evening.
Day two of testimony in the Jacinto Jimenez case has come to an end after he was found guilty of the murder of Andres Diaz.
The City of Burkburnett held a City Hall to discuss the damage following a severe storm last week.
The Family Initiative in Texas provides foster care services to kids without homes. They also help families and kids obtain things they may need.
Local resident Barbara Perkins contacted the City of Wichita Falls in August in hopes of solving some sanitation problems in her neighborhood.
After six years as Chief of Police for Jacksboro, Scott Haynes resigned last week.
Texas Education Agency has again delayed the announcement of performance scores for school districts.
The Delta Hotel by Marriott in Wichita Falls is now open to guests after breaking ground back in October 2021.
A new Clay County Pioneer Association President is elected every year to lead the 9-Man board for the CCPA’s Reunion and Rodeo.
The Clay County Rodeo Association has many characters involved but there are none more recognizable than the Rodeo Queens.
Clay County Pioneer Association kicked off their hometown pride festivities today with an annual luncheon.
Concerned citizens of Wichita Falls met for a town hall meeting this evening to discuss what exactly the selling of some of the city’s water could mean.
Recruiting and retaining police officers have long been a problem for police stations, but in the aftermath of COVID-19, this problem is rapidly growing.
Davenport’s Grocery was open for Labor Day and provided customers with last-minute items while also seeing a large amount of business.
Several triple-digit temperatures this summer have caused many farmers to have little to no harvest this year.
Sheppard Air Force Base Elementary School was named a Purple Star Campus for the second time in four years.
After applying for a state and federal grant in January, the Wichita Falls Police Department hopes to hear word on whether they can get them for officers in the coming weeks.
The fire has burned over 2,000 acres and is currently 100% contained according to Texas A&M Forest Service.
Rider and Old High played their last game on Friday, August 25 and they weren’t the only ones who were ready to showcase their talents.
After nearly six months of training and sacrifices, the Wichita Falls Fire Department recruits showed their families all the skills they’ve learned, during family night.
After having their home severely damaged due to a fire, a local family is left trying to figure out what’s next.
