To his Republican supporters, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is a disciplined and patient man who overcame long odds to succeed in life. But to his Democratic critics, Abbott is an Austin insider and one of the most partisan attorney generals in state history.
Abbott, 'rose from ranks,' aims for governor's office
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Traffic Stop Leads to Stolen Goods Found
A man is behind bars Thursday night following a traffic stop that lead police to stolen equipment. Wichita Falls Police say Harbour Freight was burglarized Wednesday.
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West Nile Worries In Wichita Falls
When the sun sets on Friday its very likely that a majority of Texomans will be outside getting ready to watch another high school football game. However, if those games are in Wichita Falls they might want to stay inside or at least make sure they are wearing clothes that fully cover their arms and legs.
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Wichita Falls Mother Arrested, Accused of Punching Toddler in the Face
Wichita Falls Police on Tuesday released information about a mother, Amber Rose Smith, 22, of Burkburnett, arrested the night before an charged with continuous family violence, injury to a child and possession of a controlled substance - specifically methamphetamine. A police statement said, "Officers responded to the 2500 block of Inglewood in reference to a family disturbance in which a toddler had been injured after being punched in the face."
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U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas to use new voter ID law in election
The U.S. Supreme Court voted today, Saturday, Oct. 18 to allow Texas to use the new voter ID law in the governor's election for which early voting begins Monday, according to a release from the Texas Attorney General's Office today. The law applies to all elections in the Lone Star State, but the highest profile race is that between Greg Abbott of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Wendy Davis of Fort Worth.
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Ebola Scam
"It's just a very, very scary situation," said Charlene Butts, a resident of Wichita Falls. "I work in the public and I'm even afraid sometimes to be at my job, because you don't know who's coming and going, and what they have."
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Traffic Study Taking Place in Wichita Falls
TXDOT Officials say video cameras will help in an extensive traffic study of Southwest Parkway this week. Contract workers set up cameras Tuesday for a study that hasn't been done here before.
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Christmas in November Give-A-Way 2014
Beginning October 27th during the 6 AM and 10 PM Weekday Newscasts and continuing each weekday at 6 AM and 10 PM through the 6 AM Newscast on November 25, 2014 contestants may register for the contest by watching the Newschannel 6 Newscast. There will be a different Key-word for each time-frame and contestants will be able to enter on-line at by providing the Key-word and completing the required on-line information.
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3rd person dies of injuries from helicopter crash
Erasmus "Johan" van der Colff IV of Wichita Falls died Wednesday night of his injuries, becoming the third person to die from the crash of the medical helicopter near United Regional Hospital in downtown Wichita Falls, aircraft operator Air Evac Lifeteam revealed. The patient being transported from Waurika, Oklahoma, was killed in the crash, while a flight nurse died Oct. 8 of her injuries.
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TxDot is Looking To Decongest Southwest Parkway
Being stuck in traffic can be frustrating and annoying, but the Texas Department of Transportation is working to relieve congestion on one main street in Wichita Falls. Southwest Parkway is one of the busiest roads in Wichita Falls.
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Allergy clinic operational in Olney
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Greg Abbott coming to Wichita Falls Saturday
Texas Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott will visit his hometown of Wichita Falls , Texas Saturday at 12:30 p.m., according to his campaign office. Abbott will become the first native of Wichita Falls to be elected governor if he wins the election.
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WFPD Investigate Incident on Tilden
Police are searching for three people relating to a burglary in progress call in Wichita Falls Thursday night. The call came in just after 8:00 p.m. at a residence in the 1900 block of Tilden.
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El Nino still a no-show in Texas
The rain-producing weather pattern was expected to arrive in Texas by now, but the outlook for moisture across much of the state through the end of October and into November doesn't look promising. A lot of the state will be "bone dry," Victor Murphy, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, said.
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Controversial Photo Has Local Truck Stop In The Hot Water
A photo taken of an employee at a local business in Wichita Falls spraying down their gas pumps with water is gaining a lot of attention online. The viewer who sent the photo to Newschannel 6 wants to remain anonymous, but told us the photo was taken early Wednesday morning.
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Greg Abbott coming to Stanley's Barbecue Saturday in Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls native and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott will appear at Stanley's Barbecue tomorrow from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. in a visit to his hometown during the homestretch of the governor's race, according to his office. Abbott will be available to answer questions and visit with Wichitans.
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Drought Differences
Wichita Falls mainly looks at lake levels to determine what stage of drought the city is in. But the National Drought Mitigation Center looks at temperature, precipitation, and soil moisture, just to name a few.
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Record Breaking Heat?
This evening looks nice and warm for Friday night football. Temps will be in the upper 70s around 7:00p.m. You will probably only need a light jacket at most tonight.
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Christmas Magic 2014
The Junior League Of Wichita Falls will be hosting Christmas Magic 2014 at the MPEC November 7-9. Christmas Magic is the premier Christmas shopping opportunity.
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11th Annual Lucy Park Halloween
Many Texomans celebrated Halloween Saturday evening for the 11th year of Lucy Park Halloween. This event was put on by the Parks and Recreation Department of Wichita Falls for families and those wanted to get into the Halloween spirit a few days early.
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