More funding doesn't necessarily have to come from the city for Victoria Transit to be successful and continue to serve a growing demographic that takes city buses. Most of the Transit's funds come from federal and state grants, said Lisa Cortinas, director of transportation services at the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission.
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First Snowfall Across Texoma Causes Slick Roadways
Wichita Falls, TX - On Sunday, Texoma received its first snowfall of the winter season and it was not very long before it created some trouble for drivers on the roadways. Wichita Falls Police responded to an accident on Kell East Freeway from Barnett Road to McNeil Avenue which backed up roads for about an hour to an hour an a half.
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A Home For Everyone Festival
A Home for Everyone will host a festival in Wichita Falls November 22. The outdoor festival will start at 10 a.m. and run until 6 p.m. The event will be in the parking lots of Denim & Diamond's, Planet Fitness, & Big Lots. You can look forward to a day packed with various events.
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The Great Pumpkin Bash
The Great Pumpkin Bash will hit Wichita Falls this Saturday, November 15. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. with the first band hitting the stage around 1 p.m. The music will last until 9 p.m. tonight. The bash will feature ten local bands: This concert is a free event, but make sure you bring a canned good or blanket's for the food drive.
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United Robbery Suspect Captured
On Friday, November 14th, the Wichita Falls Police Department investigated two separate Aggravated Robbery reports, that both occurred at United Supermarkets gas pumps using handguns. The first robbery occurred around 6:30 p.m. at the United on Fairway, and the second robbery occurred around 8:30 p.m. at the United on Iowa Park Road.
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Wichita Falls Moves Forward With Convention Hotel
New jobs, lodging and ultimately more money may be heading to Wichita Falls. City Officials are considering building a new full service convention hotel in the city, and right now the first step is underway.
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Former Dallas Cowboy Visits Wichita Falls Boy Scouts
Former Dallas Cowboy Randy White visited Wichita Falls today to speak at the annual dinner of the Northwest Texas Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Defensive Tackle is a former cub scout.
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Wichita Falls Couple Accused of Abandoning Children to Smoke Meth
A Wichita Falls couple is jailed on $50,000 bonds after police say they left their two children alone in a cold apartment while they went to smoke meth. 32-year-old Joshua Sanders and 26-year-old Kaycie Williams are charged with two counts each of child abandonment or endangering.
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Wichita Falls Moves Forward With Convention Hotel
New jobs, lodging and ultimately more money may be heading to Wichita Falls. City Officials are considering building a new full service convention hotel in the city, and right now the first step is underway.
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Wichita Falls Couple Accused of Abandoning Children to Smoke Meth
A Wichita Falls couple is jailed on $50,000 bonds after police say they left their two children alone in a cold apartment while they went to smoke meth. 32-year-old Joshua Sanders and 26-year-old Kaycie Williams are charged with two counts each of child abandonment or endangering.
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Wichita Falls Couple Accused of Abandoning Children to Smoke Meth
A Wichita Falls couple is jailed on $50,000 bonds after police say they left their two children alone in a cold apartment while they went to smoke meth. 32-year-old Joshua Sanders and 26-year-old Kaycie Williams are charged with two counts each of child abandonment or endangering.
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Former Dallas Cowboy Visits Wichita Falls Boy Scouts
Former Dallas Cowboy Randy White visited Wichita Falls today to speak at the annual dinner of the Northwest Texas Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Defensive Tackle is a former cub scout.
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Wichita Falls Moves Forward With Convention Hotel
New jobs, lodging and ultimately more money may be heading to Wichita Falls. City Officials are considering building a new full service convention hotel in the city, and right now the first step is underway.
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Former Dallas Cowboy Visits Wichita Falls Boy Scouts
Former Dallas Cowboy Randy White visited Wichita Falls today to speak at the annual dinner of the Northwest Texas Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Defensive Tackle is a former cub scout.
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WFPD Searching For Man with Information About Pennsylvania Ave. Shooting
The Wichita Falls Police Department needs help finding an unidentified male believed to be in connection with a shooting that occurred last Friday on November 14th. The shooting happened at around 9 p.m. in the 3000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Wichita Falls City Councilor Planning to Finis Term, Not Running Again
Wichita Falls District Two City Councilor Annetta Pope-Dotson has announced that she will not seek reelection following the end of her current term in May of 2015. "I am announcing now that I will not be running again to give others who may be interested in the District Two seat, adequate time to make their decision to run and plan their campaigns," said the Councilor.
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State Representative Offers Support on Drought
Texas State Representative James Frank lives in Wichita Falls so he understands the struggles and frustrations Texoman's feel on a daily basis. Not only has he tasted the water from the temporary water reuse project, he also works hard every day to conserve as much water as he can.
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Thorny Bush Stops Suspect, Ending Short Police Chase in Wichita Falls
On 11-19-14, WFPD Narcotics Officers attempted to stop 52-year-old John Drullinger in the area of 32nd and Holliday. Drullinger, who was wanted on a parole violation, led officers on a short vehicle pursuit.
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Wichita County Set To Participate in National American Smokeout Day
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but not sure you're ready to take the plunge? Thursday night, the Wichita Falls - Wichita County Public Health District hopes to encourage Texomans to do so as it takes part in the American Cancer Society's National American Smokeout Day. The event titled "Tobacco Knock Out" will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Pueblo Boxing located at 1007 7th Street in downtown Wichita Falls.
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Robbery At 5th Street Discount
The 5th Street Discount Store on Seymour Highway was robbed for the fourth time since July on Thursday. Wichita Falls Police say a man entered the store around 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
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