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Fire Near WDS Global, Kate Hanyens Elementary Forces Evacuations

Mike Hendren — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:04:11 +0000

Fire forces evacuations Monday afternoon

Wichita Falls Police Searching For Armed Robbery Suspect

Mike Hendren — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:55:56 +0000

Man robs local hotel in the early morning hours on Monday

UPDATE: Accident Claims Two Lives On Kell East

Mike Hendren — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:23:42 +0000

Fatal accident closes portion of Kell East Thursday night

Guns Guitars And Pancakes This Saturday At The MPEC

Dave Diamond — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:49:31 +0000

We're thinking it's gonna be a pretty good Saturday in Wichita Falls. Especially if you're one who likes guns, guitars or pancakes!

Wichita Theatre's 105th Season Starts With Kids

Dave Diamond — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:32:10 +0000

When you're kicking off your 105th season of entertaining Wichita Falls where do you start? How about a cast of 8 - 12 year old kids performing Disney's classic Mulan Jr.?

Animal Party At The Forum

Dave Diamond — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:00:16 +0000

When the Forum throws a party things get ... well ... colorful.

It's A Big Weekend At The Wichita Theatre [AUDIO]

Dave Diamond — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:00:49 +0000

"A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Disney's Sleeping Beauty" both premiere at the Wichita Theatre this weekend. Amanda Jackson and Marvin Bailey dropped by to give us the inside scoop.

Update: Local, Federal Authorities Need Your Help In Search For Suspects

Mike Hendren — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:08:04 +0000

Authorities seek additional suspects in massive drug raid

Three Great Bands Provide Entertainment At Finish Line Village

Dave Diamond — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:00:20 +0000

Finish Line Village is free to the public, and with live entertainment and food, there's plenty to see and do for riders and non riders alike. Just find a parking space at the MPEC and follow the crowds and the noise.

Wichita Falls – Then and Now [QUIZ]

Aaron Galloway — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:15:47 +0000

Born on September 27, 1882, Wichita Falls is home to Midwestern State University, Sheppard Air Force Base and is the 29th most populous city in Texas.

But what else do you know about our fine city? Take this quiz and find out! We'll also be giving away Castaway Cove Waterpark tickets to several random people that take the quiz by July 31st!

Horse Racing In Wichita Falls? Heck Yeah!

Dave Diamond — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:00:47 +0000

So your favorite horse didn't win the Triple Crown this year? No worries, there's still the North Texas Heritage Classic Horse Race this Saturday!

The races will be held in the open area between the Kickapoo Airport on Jacksboro Highway and Henry S. Grace freeway. Just turn East onto Hatton Road from Jacksboro Highway and follow the signs.

The racing starts

The Best of Wichita Falls

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:07:40 +0000

Wichita Falls is full of great restaurants, cool history, and tons of other fun facts and activities that you may not be aware of. So we went ahead and put together a list of the best of Wichita Falls from restaurants and parks to notable people and funny signs. Check out the list of articles below.

Wanna Run Boston? Dare To Run The Duel!

Dave Diamond — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:00:15 +0000

So you'd love to run the Boston Marathon, but the traveling and hotel rooms that you have to put up with to run in the qualifying events knock too much off your pace? Streams & Valleys of Wichita Falls has a great opportunity for you: The Duel!

The Duel is a t

Miranda Lambert's Song About Wichita Falls [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:19:00 +0000

Well now. One of my co-workers just sent me the link to this song from Miranda Lambert. It's from her 2001 CD Miranda Lambert.

I wonder how many songs there are about Wichita Falls? Hmmmmm.

Famous Names In Wichita Falls – Our Top Five Legendary Wichitans

Mike Hendren — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:29:09 +0000

Their names are known by many, but how much do you really know about them? Maybe you've seen their images, heard their voices on radio or even seen them in action on your television, but you didn't really know who they were. Here, we offer a brief description of five individuals, each famous in one [...]

Best/Hottest Bartenders In Wichita Falls-Joe's Top Five

Joe Cayden — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:09:30 +0000

With the scorching 100+ degree weather we have had here in Wichita Falls as of late, its only habitual for the need to wet our whistles. I don’t know about you, but when it come to cooling off I reach for the coldest of cold beers. With all the great places to “belly up” here in the Falls, Id much rather have one of my many favorite bartenders grab a cold one for me. Sit back and strap on your seat belt, I’m gonna take you on a ride with some of the hottest and best bartenders through out Wichita Falls.

Five Of The Nastiest Bathrooms In The Wichita Falls Area [PHOTOS]

Johnny Thrash — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:12:08 +0000

Now I know there are a lot of bathrooms in Wichita Falls and the surrounding area and I’m not even going to pretend to have visited them all, but after a little research in the form of asking a few peeps and from my own experience I’ve come up with a list of five of the grossest bathrooms in the area.

It's So Hot In Wichita Falls That …

Dave Diamond — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:00:34 +0000

As the summer of 2011 heat wave continues in Wichita Falls, records are falling every day.

We tied the all time record for consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or more yesterday (08.02.11).

That means that until we have a day that does NOT break 100 degrees, every day sets a new record.

Now that we've made it to the consecutive 100 degree days mark, it looks like the record for total number of 100 degree days (79) is in peril as well.

So ... We may as well make the most of it. I wish I could take credit for what follows, but it was actually sent to me by my friend Chip Filer.

Enjoy!

It’s so hot in Wichita Falls that …

Worst Traffic Lights In Wichita Falls – Tony's Top 5

Tony Kerns — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:00:20 +0000

Compared to a big city or a metroplex, driving through Wichita Falls doesn’t suck so bad. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t irritating parts around town. Top 5 Worst Traffic Lights In Wichita Falls 1. Call Field @ Lawrence If I understand my history correctly, going west on Call Field used to lead into a [...]

Wichita Falls About To Enter Drought Watch: Stage One

littlemeg — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:16:04 +0000

So, fellow, Wichitans, it looks likes we need to implement some big-time water conservation! City leaders met today to discuss the conditions we’ve undergone the last few months and it looks like Drought Watch 2011 will be upon us sooner than we’d like to believe. Here’s the official statement from the City: Mayor Glenn [...]