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Drive-thru clinic tests hundreds for COVID-19
Harmony clinic has now been able to test over 250 people.
Schools and churches worship online in WF
Notre Dame Catholic Elementary school starts every morning with a Bible verse and a prayer read by a student virtually from home.
WF City Council make changes to Shelter-in-Place order
Changes have been made yet again to the WF shelter in place
United Regional builds tent to prepare for possible surge of COVID-19 patients
They hope they never have to use it but they are glad to be prepared.
MOST RECENT
Gov. Abbott issues executive order closing all schools through May 4
Schools will remain closed to in-person classroom attendance until at least May 4.
Wichita Falls shelter-in-place order modified
The Wichita Falls city council will be updating the city’s shelter-in-place order on Tuesday.
After a cloudy morning, Tuesday afternoon will be pleasant
Tuesday will be the least windy of the next 4 days
Resources for nonprofits during Coronavirus pandemic
“They are all having to do much more with a lot less”
Texoma schools begin distance learning
Distance learning starts Monday and some schools passed out supplies to help students.
Two more cases of COVID-19 confirmed by Public Health District
There are now 30 total cases in Wichita County.
First day of online learning for WFISD
In her five years of teaching for the Wichita Falls ISD, first day of school after spring break looks a little different for Cheri West.
COVID-19: Have questions? Here’s who you can call
Here's a list of numbers to call for any questions you may have.
Volunteer with Meals On Wheels tests positive for COVID-19
The patient delivered meals prior to the testing.
Kemp accident: suspect charged with assault with vehicle, resisting arrest
Multiple vehicles were involved in the accident.
Gov. Abbott extends self-isolation executive order for new states and cities
The order comes from the advice of Dr. Anthony Fauci and the COVID-19 Task Force.
City View ISD extends closure through April 10
City View ISD has extended their school closure until April 10.
WF Crime Stoppers releases new Manhunt Monday suspect for the week of March 30
Lonnie Miller, Jr, 36, is wanted for Theft Under $2,500 with 2 or More Previous Convictions
Office of Wichita County Sheriff to close for 2 weeks
WCSO in courthouse basement to close for two weeks
On and off rain, Monday. Severe storms possible Monday evening
Hail and wind threat with Monday evening thunderstorms
Wichita County Judge Woody Gossom issues county wide shelter-in-place order
Wichita County Judge Woody Gossom announced a county wide shelter-in-place order.
Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wichita County
Two more cases were announced by the public health district.
Wichita County confirms 26 cases of COVID-19
The public health district confirmed three more cases on Saturday.
Fort Sill reports second case on post
The patient is already one of the six reported cases in Comanche County.
CARES Act will bring relief to Texomans
It gives most Americans checks for $1,200.
8 new Covid-19 Cases announced in Wichita County
Total positive Covid-19 cases has now risen to 23 in Wichita County.
City of Burkburnett issues shelter-in-place order
The City of Burkburnett has issued a shelter-in-place order,
WF City council approve the shelter-in-place order
Wichita Falls is now under a shelter-in-place order.
Medical students ask governor for permits to help
Students in different medical fields are hoping for restrictions to be lifted on how they can help during the epidemic.
Dexter School 3D printing masks for medical workers
The Wichita Falls school is using its technology to help medical professionals.
Disaster relief fund established for nonprofits
Nonprofits from Wichita, Archer, Clay and Wilbarger counties will be eligible to request funds.
WFISD officials extend school closure through April 10
Wichita Falls Independent School District officials have extended the school closure through April 10.
Alzheimer’s Association moving to virtual support groups
More organizations are having to figure out new ways to operate as people work the flatten the curve of coronavirus cases.
WFPD will enforce shelter-in-place order
With the new shelter in place order, the question raises of how strictly it will be enforced.
City of WF issues Shelter-in-Place order
Stick with News Channel 6 as we learn more.
MSU Texas loans 2 ventilators, other supplies to United Regional
“It was a great opportunity to help out United Regional and our community."
UPDATE: Information released on three Wichita County COVID-19 cases
Stick with News Channel 6 as we learn more.
Three new COVID-19 cases reported in Comanche County
Officials say the positive test results came back overnight.
A cloudy Friday comes with a slight chance of rain
Saturday will be windy, Sunday will be pleasant.
WF shelters keeping their doors open amid the Coronavirus
As its spread continues shelters are still providing their services that many rely on to survive.
MSU supports international students during coronavirus pandemic
The global education director says they are looking out for international students.
Hospice of WF needs face masks, community answering call
Hospice of Wichita Falls is asking the community to help them out by sewing cotton face masks for workers.
Public Health District confirms 2 more COVID-19 cases in Wichita County
The 11th and 12th cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Wichita County.
Texas man charged for threatening to shoot Speaker Pelosi, other government officials
If convicted, he faces up to five years in federal prison.
Distillery donates homemade sanitizer to first responders
The distillery delivered gallons of sanitizer to first responders throughout the area.
WFISD: Kids no longer required to be present to pick up meals
Parents will be allowed to pick up meals without having their children present.
WFISD asking for updated student information
Wichita Falls Independent School District officials are trying to get in touch with some of their students,
One arrested for DWI after early morning freeway crash
An early morning crash has led to the arrest of one person for DWI.
Archer County reserve deputy tests positive for COVID-19
An Archer County reserve deputy has tested positive for coronavirus.
First COVID-19 case confirmed in Montague County
The first COVID-19 case in Montague County has been confirmed.
Thursday will be our hottest day in 6 months
Near-record highs Thursday afternoon
How to report price gouging
Price gouging means selling or demanding an excessive price for things like gas, food, and medical supplies.
Tenth case of COVID-19 confirmed in Wichita County
Stick with News Channel 6 as we learn more.
P.E.T.S. Clinic to close due to COVID-19 concerns
The P.E.T.S. will be closing until further notice due to coronavirus concerns.
WF City Council votes to amend and extend Disaster Declaration
Changes made to the emergency plan. No shelter in place order yet.
UPDATE: Public Health District releases new information on three COVID-19 cases
The sixth case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Wichita County.
WFISD utilizes bus routes to give students free meals
Even though school is closed, Wichita Falls ISD buses still have a job to do.
Duncan preparing to follow governor order after confirmed COVID-19 case in Stephens County
The city issued a release detailing what business and citizens can and can not do under the order.
Texas Workforce Commission seeing increase in unemployment cases after COVID-19
While more people are calling for unemployment benefits as shops close, jobs are still needing to be filled.
Sheppard Air Force Base confirms first coronavirus case
SAFB officials said the case is travel related and involves a member of the 80th Flying Training Wing.
City of WF updates declaration of disaster
The changes will take place effective immediately on Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.
MARCH 25: First reported COVID-19 case in Stephens County
Comanche City Manager Chuck Ralls said on Facebook this morning that his town is the site of the confirmed case.
CCMH confirms two COVID-19 cases
Comanche County Memorial Hospital officials have confirmed two cases of COVID-19 at their hospital.