Texas top law enforcement officer Attorney General and Governor-Elect Greg Abbott said yesterday tha t President Barack Obama has "no legal authority to grant legal status to people who are here in the United States illegally" during his appearance on the Bill O'Reilly show. Abbott, who is a native of Wichita Falls, Texas, made the comments as reports swirl around the nation's capitol that Obama intends to announce an executive order as early as today, Thursday, Nov. 20. The executive order is expected to give millions of illegal immigrants immunity from deportation.
Greg Abbott tells Bill O'Reilly Barack Obama has no right to grant amnesty
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Former Senator, UT Counsel Ray Farabee Passes Away
Ray Farabee, who parlayed success as a Wichita Falls attorney into subsequent careers in the Texas Senate and the University of Texas System, died on Thursday. He was 81 years old.
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Heavy rains Saturday could ease North Texas drought
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Evangel Temple Gives Away 250 Turkeys
More than 250 turkeys were given away Sunday morning at the Evangel Temple in Wichita Falls for their 13th annual Turkey Day. "It's our big day, it's Turkey Day.
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Fantasy Set To Open This Holiday Season
If the chilly temperatures was not a sign that Christmas is near, then the opening of Texoma holiday tradition might just bring some cheer. MSU Burns Fantasy of Lights display opens up Monday night at 6 p.m. on the Hardin Lawn of Midwestern State University.
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In Wichita Falls, a record rainfall provides hope
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Former MSU President Laid to Rest
Former Midwestern State University President Doctor Louis J. Rodriguez was laid to rest this afternoon at the Church of Christ in Wichita Falls. Dr. Rodriguez was greatly revered for his community involvement.
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Only On 6: K2 Comeback
Newschannel 6 uncovered just why this drug is so hard to get out of stores and out of our community for this Only On 6 special report. "I want the community to understand the magnitude of the K2 problem in our small community," said District Attorney for Wichita County, Maureen Shelton.
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City of Lights Parade Canceled
Due to the inclement weather on November 22, the annual City Lights Parade and Festival has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. Scheduling conflicts with other major parades and events throughout the surrounding area makes rescheduling City Lights next to impossible.
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Citizens Urged to "Can the Grease" During Thanksgiving
Wichita Falls, Texas- Citizens are being urged to "Can the Grease" during Thanksgiving, and year round, to save themselves and the City the trouble and expense of repairing pipes that are clogged with fats, oils and grease from cooking. These pipe "cloggers" are called F.O.G. which harden and build up in the drainpipes of homes and in the City sewer system, creating blockages that cause sewage overflows .
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Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
Black Friday is just a few days away and the law enforcement is reminding Texomans to take safety when out shopping this holiday season. "This is typical.
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Intersection Traffic Signal Replacement
Wichita Falls, Texas- The City of Wichita Falls Public Works Department in conjunction with Texas Department of Transportation will be replacing the traffic signals at the intersection of Southwest Parkway and McNiel on Monday and Tuesday, November 24th and 25th. The intersection will be regulated as a four way stop during the project.
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W.F.P.D. Identifies Suspect In United Gas Station Robberies
Demery is the third and last suspect wanted in the aggravated robberies that happened at several United Gas Stations on November 14, 2014. Monday night, the W.F.P.D. Tactical and Gang Unit found Demery on Airport Road in Wichita Falls.
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Thieves Steal Online Order Off Your Porch
If you plan to shop online this holiday season, watch out! Thieves could be swiping your package right off your front porch. "It happens on a regular basis, but it seems like it's more prevalent during the holiday season," Wichita Falls Police Officer Timothy Johnson said.
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Rodney Reed being led into the courtroom.
A judge has denied a request for new DNA testing in the case of a man sitting on death row in Texas. Rodney Reed is set to be executed next year after being convicted in the 1996 rape and murder of Stacey Stites.
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New Young County Attorney is in office, making strides to goals
Young County's new prosecutor has been in office for about a week and already has a big accomplishment under his belt. Local attorney Chris Baran was elected Young County Attorney Nov. 4., and though he officially took office Nov. 17, he's been working on the transition since his predecessor retired in late October.
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City of Wichita Falls Urges Residents To "Can the Grease" This Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgivjng Day is just a day away and city officials want to urge residents to properly dispose fats, oils and grease after preparing their holiday meals. With all that cooking comes leftover fats, oil and grease also known as "F.O.G." which hardens and builds up in the drainpipes of homes and city sewer systems.
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Hotter, Drier Projections Threaten Texas Miracle
The decreasing water line on Lake Arrowhead, one of three lakes the city of Wichita Falls gets its water from, is pictured here on Jan. 25, 2013. Climate scientists project that Texas will be hotter and drier in the coming decades, which means less rainwater will make it into lakes and reservoirs, and more will evaporate.
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Same Scrap, Different Deal
Wichita Falls metal and copper theft has nearly tripled over the last year and a half, according to the local police department. WFPD detective Mickey Fincannon said that when the city recently released its new code of ordinances metal and copper theft was kept in mind.
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New Lake Level Numbers
The record rainfall this past Saturday was good for our lake levels. The combined levels for Lake Kickapoo and Lake Arrowhead now sit at 22.2 percent.
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