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Governor Abbott announces sanctuary city decision before Wichita Falls visit

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his plan to strip state grant funding from county sheriff's with a Sanctuary City policy of not honoring ICE detainers. according to a recent article in Breitbart News .


Veterans Honored With Parade

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Saturday, Wichita Falls honored the brave men and women who have served the country through the military. A parade was held in downtown Wichita Falls around 11 a.m. that featured not only veterans, but also many city leaders, high school ROTC, marching bands, cub scouts, girl scouts and many other local organizations.

BSA To Honor Business Leaders And Scouts At Americanism Dinner

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Tuesday night a few business leaders and scouts in Texoma will be recognized at the local Boys Scouts of America's Americanism Dinner. Gov. Greg Abbott, a native of Wichita Falls will be in attendance and will serve as the event's keynote speaker.

Man Trapped After Collision on Seymour Highway

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A 38-year-old Wichita Falls man is in critical condition this after he was trapped inside his Kia Optima for 30 to 40 minutes this morning, following an accident on Seymour Highway. D.P.S officials said the driver of an tractor-trailer stopped to make a left turn into a business, when the driver of the Kia slammed into the back of the truck and went underneath it.

Former Texas justice of the peace admits stealing funds

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Federal prosecutors say a former North Texas justice of the peace faces up to 10 years in federal prison after admitting to stealing more than $40,000 from Archer County by keeping a portion of the fines people paid to him.

MidwayUSA Releases Larry's Short Stories #129 - My Air Force Years - Officer Time

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MidwayUSA is excited to announce the release of "My Air Force Years - Officer Time" a short story by Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA. "Some of my fondest memories are the hunting and fishing stories Dad and my uncles shared with us kids back then - generally around the wood stove, and other times in the field," said Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA.

House Fire Sends Resident and Firefighter To The Hospital

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A Wichita Falls man was taken to the hospital late Tuesday night after a fire broke out in his house. Around 9:30 p.m., a woman reported her home in the 1600 block of McGregor was on fire, and her husband was still inside.

Make Your Tub Appear Fashionable With These Minimalist Rest Room Design Ideas

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You can approach designing a bathroom for your kids in a great deal of different methods Opa Locka FL home heating oil and every of these will be completely various to how you'd design a rest room for your self or another adult in the family. Finally, keep the rest room Wichita Falls TX home heating oil clutter totally free.


Governor Greg Abbott criticizes sanctuary cities during reception

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott flanked by Reno Gustafson and Senator Craig Estes Nov. 10, 2015 at reception in Wichita Falls, Texas. " Kate Steinle would still be alive today if it wasn't for the sanctuary city policy followed by the city of San Francisco," Texas Governor Greg Abbott said today, Tuesday, November 10, 2015 to the Examiner during a reception held at the home of Texas Senator Craig Estes and his wife Jennifer in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Veteran oil man Robert Osborne elected vice chairman of Texas Alliance

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The board of directors of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers has elected Robert W. Osborne to the position of vice chairman. Vice chairman is the second highest elected position in the Alliance.

One Person Dead After House Fire On McGregor Street

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The Wichita Falls Fire Department responded to a home in the 1600 Block of McGregor around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. The WFFD says 65-year-old J.P. Pierson was smoking in bed when the fire started.

New Body Cameras For WFPD

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Fifteen body cameras will soon have extra eyes on crime in Wichita Falls. In the next month the Wichita Falls Police Department will outfit nine patrol units and six motor units with the new cameras.

LCU volleyball player recovering from emergency surgery

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Prayers are going out all over Lubbock after an LCU volleyball player left the game against Midwestern State and was found to have a serious medical condition. Malori Maddox was rushed into surgery Tuesday night after she left the game with a severe headache.

SWAT And Negotiators Respond To Armed And Barricaded Subject

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An armed suspect in Wichita Falls has been taken to the state hospital for evaluation after barricading himself in his home. Family members told officers a white male in his 30's was alone with a knife and possible firearms, making suicidal comments.

Grant Money Helps Fight Tuberculosis in Texoma

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The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District will soon have more money when it comes to fighting Tuberculosis, also known as TB. On Tuesday the health district will receive a federal grant worth nearly $24,000 to fund Tuberculosis prevention and control in the county.


Man Confesses to Church Robbery

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Wichita Falls Police said a 27-year-old man is behind bars after they said he was connected with a burglary and theft at a church. Officers said Christopher Justin Vallance is accused of a burglary of a building and stealing a church van on June 6th.

Congressman's Concerns

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Texas Congressman Mac Thornberry visited Wichita Falls today and spoke about his Red River Private Property Protection Act, along with the Bureau of Land Management Lawsuit. Wichita County's decision to join Clay County, Wilbarger County and private landowners in the lawsuit over tens of thousands of acres along The Red River was announced Thursday.

High Speed Chase Lands Man Behind Bars

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Authorities said it started around 1:00a.m. on Saturday, when an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper tried to pull over the suspect for speeding. After initiating the traffic stop, the driver sped off, eventually crossing the state line into Texas.

Wichita Falls native Nick Beltchev dazzles with symphony performance

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Wichita Falls native Nick Beltchev returned home last night, Saturday, November 14, 2015 to dazzle an appreciative hometown crowd and Examiner with his tuba performance with the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra at the Municipal Auditorium. Currently a senior at the University of Michigan, it was the classic story of hometown boy makes good.

Armed Robbery on Holliday Street

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A robbery ends with the clerk shot in the chest and police looking for a suspect. Wichita Falls Police say it started just after 9:00 Sunday Night.

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