Hank Whitman, commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services, speaks at a committee meeting Jan. 30. Child Protective Services, which falls within his agency, is in particularly desperate need of reform so the state's most vulnerable children don't fall through the cracks. less Hank Whitman, commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services, speaks at a committee meeting Jan. 30. Child Protective Services, which falls within his agency, is in particularly desperate need ... more A foster care system so broken a federal judge has said it damages the kids it is supposed to serve and heal.
Bold changes needed to fix Children Protective Services
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Much Cooler Air On the Way
Record breaking day today as Wichita Falls set a new record high temperature and also reaching the 90s just 42 days into the year, the quickest in Wichita Falls recorded weather history. But I hope you're not getting used to the warmer weather because a cold front will bring in much cooler air overnight.
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American Red Cross helps victims following Friday apartment fire
"Everybody was just coming outside just in devastation," said Brandon Murray, who lives on the second floor of the complex. "Hopefully we can stay," said Joe Biter, who lives on the first floor.
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Gov. Abbott uses Tom Brady to throw NFL's 'bathroom bill' warning
Tweet from @GregAbbot_TX : "NFL decision makers also benched Tom Brady last season. It ended with NFL handing the Super Bowl trophy to Brady."
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FBI warns of phone scam involving Wichita Falls field office
According to the FBI, the scammer impersonates a government official and uses intimidation tactics to demand payment of money supposedly owed to the government. In some cases, university students are targeted and informed they owe delinquent student loan fees.
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Helen Farabee Centers facing financial shortfall
The Helen Farabee Center in Wichita Falls is losing a lot of money, a problem that began years ago. In 2016, $1.2 million dollars were lost and it doesn't look much better in 2017, with just over a $1 million dollar shortfall expected.
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Y Minute: Age is Only A Number
The YMCA is an organization that provides fitness to people of all ages, even those who are in their 90s proving you're never too old to stay in shape. "They had a Y Drive every year for membership instead of just donating money.
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FBI Dallas warns citizens of scam involving FBI phone number
The FBI Dallas Division is warning the public to be on alert for a phone scam that displays an FBI phone number on the caller ID. The scammer impersonates a government official and uses intimidation tactics to demand payment of money supposedly owed to the government.
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WF Animal Reclaim Center hopes new wing will decrease euthanasia rates
The Wichita Falls Animal Reclaim Center now has an 18 kennel adoption wing, an addition some hope will help continue to decrease the euthanasia rate. The ceremony was held Tuesday morning.
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K2 Investigation: From legal alternative to deadly epidemic
K2 Investigation: From legal alternative to deadly epidemic - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - The use of synthetic marijuana is growing across the United States and the Pineywoods is not immune from the manmade drug that is doing everything from causing users to hallucinate to even claiming their lives.
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Sunshine, Warmer Temperatures Return
Rain ended overnight and won't return to the forecast until Sunday. After a high temperature of only 43 in Wichita Falls Tuesday, today will be a big improvement, especially with sunny skies.
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Vitro Architectural Glass's first North American jumbo coater coming to WF
Vitro Architectural Glass's crown jewel North American plant will be in Wichita Falls. Excitement is in the air at the facility because of the $55 million dollar project expansion that will bring their first large jumbo coater in North America to the Falls.
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BBB- Wichita Falls Warns Consumers Of Tax Scams
Now that tax season is underway it's also time to brush up on how to make sure you don't get taken advantage of when trying to get your refund. The Better Business Bureau said that tax collection fraud scams were the most highly reported cases in all of 2016.
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Red Cross overwhelmed with work after fire outbreak
Many families are left with nothing after six fires this past week in Texoma, and it is taking it's toll on the Red Cross. 43 people have been displaced by those six fires, 18 children and 25 adults.
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Iwo Jima survivors descend on Wichita Falls for annual reunion
The four-day event honors veterans and their families for sacrifices they made for our country more than seven decades ago. Lynette Brown, President of the Southwest Iwo Jima Survivor/WWII Reunion, got involved in organizing the event after attending and speaking to one of the veterans.
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Coroner confirms IDs on East Texas couple killed in helicopter crash
Coroner confirms IDs on East Texas couple killed in helicopter c - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - Pamela Bailey and husband Terry Bailey are believed to have died in a helicopter crash on Wednesday The remains found among the wreckage of Wednesday's helicopter crash in Wallace Lake have been confirmed as those of 54-year-old Terry Bailey and his 57-year-old wife Pamela of Center, Texas.
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Texas Crime Stoppers increase reward to help solve cold cases
"Any time that the crime goes unsolved that just intensifies the tragedy of it." That is why the department along with Brian Bohn with Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers are excited that Texas Crime Stoppers is adding an additional $3,000 to try and help bring these cases to a close.
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Texoma's Most Wanted 2/17/17
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THE LOCATION OF ANY OF THESE FUGITIVES, PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS 24 HOURS A DAY AT 940-322-9888. IF YOU ARE CALLING OUTSIDE THE WICHITA FALLS AREA, CALL 1-800-322-9888.
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New downtown restaurant making bold changes
A new Wichita Falls business is preparing to open in the future and they are taking a big step towards it by giving their building a different look. It is at The Highlander Public House near 8th and Scott downtown.
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Spring Like Weekend, Sunday Storms
Today temperatures will be mild in the upper 60s. Tomorrow morning lows will be in the upper 40s and lower 50s.
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