An 18-year-old was arrested after Wichita Falls police say they found marijuana in his car, then attempted to escape custody after breaking the window of a patrol car. Around 4:15 a.m. Thursday morning, police say witnesses reported that a driver was pulling into driveways on Southmoore Lane, stopping, and then parking in the middle of the street.
Man Breaks Window of Patrol Car in Attempt to Escape Custody
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Rough weather, beneficial rains came to Texoma
The 2015 tornado season has been a sleeper so far, but that changed for some in the heart of traditional "Tornado Alley" on Wednesday afternoon and evening as a storm system spawned multiple tornadoes in at least four states. The hardest-hit areas... The weather in Tornado Alley became active last night.
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Early Morning Home Invasion
Two men were arrested in Wichita Falls after robbing a home at gunpoint. Wichita Falls Police were called out to 2950 Parish Street around 5 a.m. Saturday.
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Tornado Burkburnett, Texas
'You could just hear the roar in it and the winds were so strong.' [CAUTION: There is strong language in this video.] - hhanks , CNN iReport producer Tornado hit the city of Burkburnett, Texas today 5/9/2015 on the north side.
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The Latest on severe weather: Second tornado in Texas
A police dispatcher in Burkburnett, who decline to give her name due to department policy, says that the tornado touched down north of town. Burkburnett is about 15 miles north of Wichita Falls.
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At least 1 dead as tornadoes move through Texas
" Several tornadoes have ripped through the northern part of the U.S. state of Texas, leaving one person dead and others unaccounted for in a sparsely populated area over the weekend, authorities said. One of the tornadoes on Saturday shattered homes in a rural area south of Cisco, a town about 100 miles west of Fort Worth, Eastland County Judge Rex Fields said.
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Two Mississippi officers killed; Wichita Falls to honor fallen Monday
The Wichita Falls Police Department will remember all the fallen police officers in the U.S. tomorrow , including the two who were killed in Mississippi, Saturday, according to the Wichita Falls Police Department . The two officers shot to death in Hattiesburg, Mississippi yesterday only emphasize the importance of community support for those who protect us all across the nation.
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News Roundup: No FunLege goes anti-LGBT; Council debates noms; fests could get curfews
In this week's News Roundup, the Lege tries to keep Texas anti-gay; Council gets bogged down in board and commission nominations; Travis County Commissioners look into curfews for Carson Creek fests; and more.
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Castaway Cove Ticket Give-a-way
Castaway Cove Ticket Give-a-way Rules Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from May 11, 2015 to August 23, 2015 Newschannel 6 will be giving away two tickets to Castaway Cove during the Noon News to the 6th Caller. How the Give-A-Way works: During the Noon news, we will announce the phone number to call, and the winner will be the 6th caller.
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Two Arrested for Home Invasion
Victims stated two subjects wearing dark clothing and blue bandanas kicked in the front door of the residence and made entry. One of the suspects held the victims at gunpoint with a shotgun while the other suspect searched the house.
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Wichita Falls Police Department Holds Memorial Service
The Wichita Falls Police Department held its annual Police Memorial Service at 10:00 a.m. on Monday in front of the Police Department. The service honored those that made the ultimate sacrifice in police service, including seven of their own officers.
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Police: Multiple Charges for Erratic Driver
On May 9th around 7:30 p.m. Wichita Falls Police Officers were called over near Grant and Avenue Q in reference to a motorcycle that was driving through the area at a high rate of speed. Officers located the motorcycle occupied by one person stopped on Kell Boulevard.
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Drought Restrictions Could Decrease
As of Monday, May 11th, the combined levels are at 49.4-percent. It has been three years since the combined lake levels were this high.
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Tornadoes kill at least 5 in Texas and Arkansas
Family members of a home owner assess the damage of an uprooted tree in Burkburnett, Texas, after a tornado traveled through the area northwest of town Saturday evening. A large pine tree is uprooted in the front yard with little other damage to the home in Wichita Falls, Texas, after a tornado touched down northwest of Burkburnett, Texas, on Saturday night, causing damage near the intersection of Thrift and Vaughn roads.
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Three Days Grace Announces New Tour Dates
Three Days Grace 's summer tour just got a little bigger. The band has added a new batch of dates to their tour in support of their latest album, Human , beginning with a July 28 show in Wichita Falls, Texas.
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Police: Debit Cards and Meth Found in Man's Pockets
According to police, on May 11th around 6:24 p.m., Wichita Falls Police Officers located 39-year-old Wesley Sanderson, who was known to them, and also had a warrant for his arrest. Shortly after, Sanderson went into the McDonald's located on the 1400 block of Holliday.
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Rainfall takes Wichita Falls' water supply back from brink
The main water source for Wichita Falls had dropped to 19 percent of capacity by May. But recent rains have Lake Arrowhead up to 45-percent full. Rainfall takes Wichita Falls' water supply back from brink The main water source for Wichita Falls had dropped to 19 percent of capacity by May. But recent rains have Lake Arrowhead up to 45-percent full.
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Man Arrested for Possession
Around 1:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, Wichita Falls Police arrested a man for possession of methamphetamine. According to officials, officers initiated a traffic stop on white Chevrolet that was driving on Kell East because the car had no insurance.
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Vernon College Assists Military Students
Vernon College students who are Active Duty Military Personnel and who have been approved for tuition assistance for the military will no longer be charged an Institutional Service Fee at Vernon College starting the Fall 2015 semester. This waiver was passed at the April Vernon College Board of Trustees meeting in an effort to enhance active duty military personnel training opportunities in the Wichita Falls area.
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Two Nighthawks Earn IFL Weekly Honors
Two Wichita Falls Nighthawks players earned weekly honors from the Indoor Football League on Wednesday. Defensive back James Ackel continued to rake in weekly honors, earning defensive honorable mention for the third week in a row, and fourth time this season.
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