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Education

Former WFISD teacher speaks out after firing

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Tanner Deleon
The district said the termination stems from an incident that took place between Taylor and a student at Hirschi High School back in November.

Local News

Legacy Dinner to benefit Boys and Girls Clubs

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Dakota Mize
It will happen at the MPEC Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall.

Local News

Over 40 employers to attend Ring in the Spring Job Fair

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Dakota Mize
The fair will happen at Region 9 ESC on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Crime

Jeffrey Lyde indicted on new charges

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
The new charges include official oppression and tampering with a governmental record.

Local News

MSU Texas speaker series presents Spencer D. Bakich

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:49 PM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
The Speakers & Issues Series at Midwestern State University presents international studies expert and military strategist Spencer D. Bakich.

Local News

Backdoor Theatre to host auditions for “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical”

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:55 PM CDT
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By Spencer R. Smith
Backdoor Theatre is hosting auditions for “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” on March 26 and 27.

Education

Two teachers fired by WFISD

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Tanner Deleon
The Wichita Fall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to terminate the contracts of Jeremiah Taylor and Mel Martinez at the school board meeting on March 21.

Local News

City Council announces hazardous structure demolition

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By Spencer R. Smith
At the Wichita Falls City Council meeting on March 21, the council voted on whether or not to set 17 buildings to be demolished.

Local News

City Council gives updates on health department renovations

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:32 PM CDT
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By Blake Hill
At the Wichita Falls City Council meeting on March 21, the council approved a new chiller, for storing their vaccines, was approved.

Local News

WF Public Library to host Texas storm chaser

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:49 PM CDT
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By Spencer R. Smith
The Wichita Falls Public Library will host Texas storm chaser, Chelsea Burnett, on Wednesday, March 22 at 5 p.m.
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Local News

FallsRide hours changed through April 14

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 1:48 PM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
The City of Wichita Falls is modifying FallsRide hours due to an employee shortage.

State

Ukrainian troops wrap U.S. training on Patriot missile system

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:38 AM CDT
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By Haley Wilson
This was the first time U.S. Army officials let members of the media see the training since the soldiers arrived.

Local News

Ukrainian troops wrap training at Ft. Sill

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:34 AM CDT
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By Haley Wilson
This was the first time U.S. Army officials let members of the media see the training since the soldiers arrived.

Education

WFISD finalizes new high schools mascots and colors

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:09 PM CDT
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By Tanner Deleon
The Wichita Falls School Board meeting at the WFISD Career Education Center was held on March 20.

Local News

WF Parks and Recreation host construction ceremony

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
The Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation Department held a grand re-opening ceremony to celebrate the additions to the Wichita Falls Sports Complex.

Local News

Rent relief programs may end soon

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:40 PM CDT
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By Chantale Belefanti
Programs like Texas Rent Relief were available to renters to prevent them from getting evicted, but that may change.

Local News

Harrold man killed in pedestrian hit-and-run

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
Law enforcement is investigating several leads on the vehicle involved.

Local News

Wichita County judge discusses Staley trial cost

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By Blake Hill
"trials that we know are going to have the big expenses typically don’t come out of nowhere.”

Local News

One in critical condition after crash on E. Central Freeway

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:37 PM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
The driver was taken to United Regional.

Local News

Sheppard AFB to host Retiree Appreciation Day

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:42 PM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
Sheppard AFB to hold their first RAD since 2018

Local News

City of WF utility collections drive-thru temporarily closed

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:34 PM CDT
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By Dakota Mize
“We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time."

Crime

Texas Court Case Resolution Week begins

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:27 PM CDT
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By Blake Hill, Spencer R. Smith and KAUZ Digital Media Team
In the past, this campaign was referred to as Warrant Roundup.

Crime

WFPD arrests man for February shooting

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:39 PM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
The shooting happened on Feb. 21, 2023.

Local News

WFMA offers free art workshop

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 2:36 PM CDT
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By Blake Hill
The workshop is held multiple times every month and free for all ages.

Local News

WFFMA launches new program accepting SNAP benefits

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 1:58 PM CDT
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By Blake Hill
“The impact is both on a customer side as well as the grower side."

Crime

Crime of the Week: Dollar Saver Burglary

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:39 PM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
Dollar Saver located on Sheppard Access road was burglarized for a second time this year in what police are describing as a possible string of burglaries.

Local News

Boxers put Wichita Falls on the map

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:22 PM CDT
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By Priscilla Meza
"Going into the pros and making your pro debut it' s a lot different than the amateurs."

Pets

Jacklyn is looking for her forever home

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
It’s our favorite part of the week, it’s time for Pet of the Week.

Local News

TxDOT announces paid student summer jobs

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:09 PM CDT
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By Spencer R. Smith
TxDOT has multiple positions open across the district for students this summer.

Local News

Texas Court Case Resolution Week to begin

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 2:29 PM CDT
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By Blake Hill and Spencer R. Smith
In the past, this campaign was referred to as Warrant Roundup.

Crime

WFPD: Man dumps meth from car during chase

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 12:18 PM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
The man faces three charges related to the incident.

Local News

Veterans visit Love Field Airport mural

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:31 PM CDT
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By Tanner Deleon
Two Vietnam veterans from Wichita Falls took a trip with Tanner Deleon to Dallas Love Field Airport to visit The Mural of the World, a map that has covered the airport floor since the 50s.

Local News

Unoccupied houses seeing an increase in fires

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:27 PM CDT
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By Priscilla Meza
According to the Wichita Falls Fire Department, there were four structure fires confirmed to be caused by vagrants.

Local News

TxDOT reschedules four-way stop update

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:01 PM CDT
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By Spencer R. Smith
The Texas Department of Transportation wants Texoma to be aware of a change to an intersection near the Wichita Falls Regional Airport.

Local News

2 injured after car flips on I-44

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 2:33 PM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
Two people were left with minor injuries.

Local News

3 killed in Hardeman County crash

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 12:05 PM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
The crash happened on Sunday, March 12, 2023

Breaking

Man charged after wreck on Seymour Hwy

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:14 AM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
The call came in around 9:43 a.m. as a pin-in accident call.

Local News

HEALTHWATCH: Myofunctional Therapy

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:50 AM CDT
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By Jacelyn Lassiter
Jacelyn Lassiter get more info on myofunctional therapy.

Local News

WFFD investigating fire on Burkburnett Road

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:39 AM CDT
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By Norman Garcia
WFFD investigating fire on Burkburnett Road

Local News

Boys and Girls club to hold Legacy Dinner and Auction

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:10 AM CDT
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By Norman Garcia
The Boys and Girls Club of Wichita Falls will be holding its Legacy Dinner and Auction.

Political

Protests held at Amarillo courthouse due to hearing on abortion pill

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 8:17 PM CDT
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By Sydnee Batzlaff
Several protests were planned today outside the courthouse in downtown Amarillo due to a hearing on an abortion medication case.

Local News

Ronny Jackson announces Bowie mobile office

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:24 PM CDT
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By Spencer R. Smith
The Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson announced upcoming mobile office hours in Bowie on March 15.

Good News

News Channel 6 wins Texas Broadcast News Award

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 12:06 PM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
We were up against all small to medium markets in the Lone Star State.

Crime

James Staley’s lawyers file notice to appeal capital murder conviction

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:45 AM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
Court documents state the appeal will be made through the Second Court of Appeals of Texas.

Crime

Police investigating after shots fired at home

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:02 AM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
If you have any information on this crime, you can report tips to Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers at (940) 322-9888.

Local News

Wichita County begins implementing new jury duty management system

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:37 PM CDT
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By Blake Hill
“Where we’re one, saving money, and two, making our experience much more pleasant for the public. This is a home run.”

Local News

Gov. Abbott appoints regents to Texas Tech system

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:13 PM CDT
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By Spencer R. Smith
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appointed three new members to the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.

Local News

One dead after motorcycle crash on FM 2650

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 3:42 PM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team
The man was pronounced dead on scene.

Local News

Horton Classic Car Museum collection up for auction

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 3:29 PM CDT
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By KAUZ Digital Media Team and Bowie News Online
Less than one month after the Horton Classic Car Museum permanently closed its doors in Nocona, the collection of vehicles will go up for bid in the Mecum Auction in Houston on April 13 through 15.

Local News

Faces and Places of Eastside exhibit opening announced

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 3:19 PM CDT
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By Spencer R. Smith
The Museum of North Texas History announced the opening of the Faces and Places of Eastside exhibit on Thursday, March 16.
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