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Flooding possible in North Texas; Oklahoma bracing for ice storm

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Heavy rain and severe storms are possible later this weekend as a strong low pressure system moves through the area Sunday night and Monday. "Most areas will see 1-2 inches but isolated areas could see 2 inches or more," said National Weather Service meteorologist Patricia Sanchez.


Fiery crash near I-44 and U.S. 287 claims one life

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UPDATE: 2:25 p.m.: From WFPD: "South bound I-44 traffic is being re-routed onto Airport Dr due to a major crash under the US 287 overpass over I-44 . I-44 will be close temporarily as the crash is investigated and the scene cleared.

Hawaii Pa'u Riders represent Hawaii in large Texas equestrian parade

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Hawaii Pa'u Riders represent islands in large Texas equestrian p - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - Hawaii Pau riders represented the culture of the islands in the 2017 All Western Day Parade in Dallas Fort Worth, TX For the first time in history, pau riders from Hawaii participated in one of the largest equestrian parades in the nation.

Wichita Falls man arrested after hitting man in the face with a bat

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WICHITA FALLS, Tx A Wichita Falls man was arrested after lying to police about being threatened with a gun. On Friday, January 13th, WFPD were called to Fas Pac located in the 1300 block of Central Freeway for a disturbance.

Old downtown building could become affordable housing apartments

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Officials with Overland Park Development out of Kansas hope to make the old Maskat Shrine Temple on Lamar Street into its third affordable housing location in Wichita Falls. The company is filing an application with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to get funding to restore the old building into a 30 unit multi-family housing development.

Big plans are in store for new WF Area Food Bank CEO

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The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank is under new leadership. The board of directors approved Kara Nickens in December as C.E.O., with Monday as her first day.

Congressman Thornberry shares thoughts on President Obama legacy

SLANT Energy Forms with $30 Million Equity Commitment from Pearl Energy Investments

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With offices in Wichita Falls, Texas and Lafayette, Louisiana, SLANT is a startup exploration and production company focused on developing shallow, conventional oil and gas fields in the North Texas and mid-continent regions. The company will pursue drilling new wells in established reservoirs as well as purchasing existing assets, optimizing production and maximizing value.


WF spending over $2.5 million dollars on new fire trucks

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The Wichita Falls Fire Department has several older trucks in it's fleet, something that got the attention of the city council. On Tuesday members approved spending over $2.5 million dollars on new trucks.

Authorities stop lake search for the night for missing East Texas man

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Authorities stop lake search for the night for missing East Texa - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - Game wardens have wrapped up the third day searching for a missing East Texas man.

WFPD Arrest Man for Burglary of a Building

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Around 12:40 Tuesday afternoon the Wichita Falls Police Department was called out to a possible burglary at the 600 block of Burnett. When officers arrived, they spoke with a victim who said someone forced themselves into an auto shop and stole a 2006 Dodge Charger that was parked inside.

Daughters of the American Revolution hope to bring Vietnam War monument to Lake Wichita

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A push to build a large monument honoring those who fought in the Vietnam War is gaining steam in Wichita Falls. Sonja Gandy and Kimberly Florsheim, both leaders with DAR in Wichita Falls said the organization wants to honor those who have fallen and those who made it back but were never given a hero's welcome home.

Y Minute: LIVESTRONG Program

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According to livestrong.org, one of the top concerns among cancer survivors was the difficulty of returning to physical activity after treatment. "We started our first class last year and completed it, it was a huge success.

Coyote sighting increase

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The City of Wichita Falls Animal Services is alerting the public concerning coyote sightings throughout the city limits of Wichita Falls specifically in the Lake Wichita Park area. If you do see coyotes in your area, discourage them from frequenting your yard or neighborhood by making loud noises and making the area unwelcoming.

Wichita Falls Fire Department promotional ladder

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The Wichita Falls city council approved a resolution Tuesday changing the promotional eligibility for firefighters. But it left some council members concerned.


New gasoline program gives back to the community

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A new fuel program in Wichita Falls now lets you give back to mother earth when you're at the pump. The way you pump gas is the same way.

Gator leaps onto Florida airboat live on Facebook

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The gator then gets stuck briefly on the side of the boat while trying to get back into the water. The Wichita Falls Fire Department responded to an early morning structure fire on Thursday near the intersection of Sherman and Lafayette.

Annual MLK breakfast focuses on uniting our country

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A day after President Donald Trump's inauguration, community members came together in Wichita Falls Saturday morning to honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dominique Calhoun, the keynote speaker, said now more than ever, our nation needs to lean on Dr. King's teaching as our country enters a new chapter. Those opportunities are something Calhoun and high school speaker Dallas Torres hope to see across the country as it moves forward.

200 people march in Wichita Falls Women's March

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End poverty, girl power, peace, and love were written on signs as more than 200 people from our area showed up Saturday morning to take part in a two mile walk for women. "This is about LGBT rights, this is about people of color, this is about people being Muslim and all different faiths," said Waite.

Texas father admits trying to hire hit man to kill daughter's...

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A Wichita Falls man pleaded guilty in a murder-for-hire plot targeting his daughter's boyfriend, who played dead to help investigators. Jeffrey Peyton, 59, signed a confession Friday in which he admitted exchanging $500 for the death of another man, the Times Record News reported.

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