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Protesters gather to demand justice for Wilder
“I’m upset at the way that the system is treating my son."
A few showers and storms look to cool your Friday off
More heat is on the way
El Paso murder suspect arrested in Lawton
U.S. Marshals and Lawton police arrested a murder suspect from El Paso on Thursday.
Single-car crash sends one person to hospital
A single-car accident involving a utility pole sent one person to the hospital Friday morning.
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Health experts give tips on how to keep elderly safe during summer heat
Hot weather threats mixed with the pandemic, could have the elderly even more vulnerable than usual during this time.
Matt’s Auto Splash washes police cruisers, fire SUV’s for free
Some first responders in Texoma got a free car wash on Thursday.
Sale Barn Cowboy Church plans to open a thrift store next month
The Sale Barn Cowboy Church plans to open thrift shop
19 new COVID-19 cases in Wichita County, total now 567
The announcement came on Thursday.
United Regional encouraging use of My Chart app, website
United Regional is encouraging people to use their “my chart” app and website.
GRAPHIC: Wilder autopsy report suggests homicide, cause of death declared undetermined
The autopsy report for for Jason Wilder McDaniel suggests an asphyxial cause of death.
Second Allred Prison employee recovers from COVID-19
A second Allred Prison employee has recovered after testing positive for COVID-19.
TWDB in need of nominations for Texas’ first-ever regional flood planning groups
The extension comes as several planning regions did not receive nominations for every interest category.
Thursday starts off our First Alert Weather Days
First Alert Weather Days for the next few days
Texas resumes executions after 5-month delay due to pandemic
A Texas inmate received lethal injection Wednesday evening for fatally shooting an 82-year-old man nearly three decades ago, ending a five-month delay of executions in the nation’s busiest death penalty state because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Seamstresses making masks as Coronavirus continues to spread
"This is a thing that I can do, I can sew, I can create masks”
Wichita Falls Public Library unveils puppet exhibit
They include a cowboy, fairy and even a Raggedy Ann doll.
WF Area Food Bank Mobile Pantry dates for July
The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry will be visiting several locations throughout the month of July.
Vernon looking to become hibiscus capitol of the world
The winter hardy hibiscus program started in Vernon about 10 years ago and has been growing ever since.
Figuring out the next steps now that TEA Fall 2020 Reopening Guidelines are here
“To be honest we were told we were getting these guidelines several weeks ago so it’s nice to finally have some guidelines.”
Early voting numbers in Wichita County
The latest number of votes for the primary runoff elections are in.
36 new COVID-19 cases in Wichita County, total now 548
The announcement came on Wednesday.
Backdoor Theatre, News Channel 6 holding 2020 telethon
Backdoor Theatre and News Channel 6 will be holding a telethon Wednesday.
New COVID-19 cases reported across Texoma
Several new COVID-19 cases have been reported across Texoma.
Wednesday is looking warm but not as hot as this weekend
Triple digit heat is on the way
Bowie ISD: One employee tests positive for COVID-19
Bowie ISD Superintendent J. Blake Enlow announced Wednesday one school employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
Bite Squad looking to hire 200 workers in WF
Bite Squad has announced it is looking to hire 200 new drivers in the Wichita Falls area.
2 charged with hate crime for vandalizing Black Lives Matter mural in California
California prosecutors have charged two people with a hate crime along with other misdemeanors for vandalizing a Black Lives Matter mural.
Suspects sought in drive-by shooting
Wichita Falls police are looking for suspects involved in a late-night shooting
Pamlico Air brings over a hundred jobs to WF
The company makes air filters and is located in the old Stanley Tools building.
WF City Council awards new contracts, approves re-zoning
Contracts awarded for city maintenance projects.
Ethanol production is rising in Texoma
United States corn export sales have risen above the pace needed to achieve the marketing year export target.
48 new COVID-19 cases in Wichita County, total rises to 512
The announcement came on Tuesday.
Gov. Abbott talks rising COVID-19 cases in Texas, TEA guidelines, face masks
“If people will follow the face mask rule, we will not have to shut down."
Texas passes 10,000 confirmed new virus cases in single day
Texas surpassed 10,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day Tuesday for the first time.
WF Chamber of Commerce hosts blood drive
The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a blood drive Tuesday at their new offices.
CDC releases guidelines on youth sports safety
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is out with updated guidelines for youth sports safety in the age of COVID-19.
One new COVID-19 case in Archer City
Contact tracing is being done by the proper officials.
TEA issues new guidelines for on-campus instruction
The Texas Education Agency has issued their guidelines for students to safely return to on-campus instruction for the 2020-21 school year.
EPA approves first surface disinfectant products tested for the coronavirus
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved two products for killing the novel coronavirus on surfaces following laboratory testing.
State Fair of Texas canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
The State Fair of Texas has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.
Wichita Co. Judge Gossom amends outdoor gatherings order
The order will be in effect until further notice.
Air Tractor donates 1,600 masks to Olney community
Air Tractor in Olney is giving back to the community.
Isolated showers and storm are possible Tuesday
More showers and storms are possible today
Panda Biotech may be coming to Wichita Falls
A new company could be on the way to the falls.
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr celebrates 80th birthday
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is celebrating his 80th birthday on Tuesday.
Counties across Texoma exempt from Governor’s mask order
In counties with less than 20 active COVID-19 cases.
Better Business Bureau warns of moving scams
The BBB receives an average of 13,000 complaints about movers each year.
“It’s all been really interesting,” How WFISD navigates getting free meals to students
Between spring break in March and the end of school in May, the Wichita Falls ISD handed out almost 280,000 meals.
Southwest Parkway construction starting Tuesday
The drive down Southwest Parkway will look a little different starting this week.
Uber buys Postmates, ups delivery game in $2.65 billion deal
Uber and its Uber Eats food-delivery division will gain ground against DoorDash, which controls about 37% of the U.S. food delivery market.
Community garden to be built in WF
The property was donated anonymously, for the sole purpose of a community garden.
Nortex Regional Planning Commission in Wichita Falls receives $211K grant
The Nortex Regional Planning Commission in Wichita Falls has received a $211K grant.
One new Allred Prison employee tests positive for COVID-19
One new Allred Prison employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
Archer County courthouse, annex begins operating by appointment only
The change went into effect on Monday.
Storms are possible throughout the day Monday
Storms are possible for Monday & Tuesday
Changes coming to Christmas Magic this year
Christmas Magic won’t be hosting it’s traditional market at the MPEC this year.
UPDATE: Driver identified in morning crash, charged with drug possession
2 people fail field sobriety tests after car accident
Trump calls NASCAR ‘noose’ controversy a hoax, says removal of Confederate flag lowered ratings
President Donald Trump is criticizing NASCAR in a Monday morning tweet, calling the “noose” found in Bubba Wallace’s garage at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama a hoax.
Business owners reflect on first weekend with mask mandate
Businesses react to the first weekend under Gov. Greg Abbott's mask mandate.
A day of prayer brings residents of Wichita Falls together this Fourth of July
A day of prayer brings residents of Wichita Falls together
Third COVID-19 related death reported in Wichita County
The third COVID-19 related death was reported on Saturday.
Residents in Wichita Falls react to Governor Abbott’s mask mandate
Resident react to Governor Abbott's masks mandate