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Child thrown from wreck, driver charged with endangerment

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Child thrown from wreck, driver charged with endangerment - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - Texarkana, TX police say a 6-year-old child was thrown from Yvette Eason's Jeep when she pulled out into traffic on Stateline Avenue Wednesday and into the path of an oncoming Honda Accord.


Wichita Falls Restaurant Week helps boost local economy

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"We just wanted to come up with an idea to get people to notice the local restaurants around town," said Tagan Couch, the event's organizer and owner of the Gypsy Kit. "The biggest thing is that your money stays here whenever you eat with us and spend money with Gypsy Kit or any of the other local restaurants," said Couch.

The people have spoken on project

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Here is a quote from Franklin Orr, the U.S. Department of Energy's under-secretary for science and energy, about the borehole project, which he leads: "Importantly, no nuclear waste will be involved in this field test, nor will the Department use any selected site for the actual storage or disposal of waste in the future." a Land is bumpier north of the Caprock than south and the view on northbound descents is spectacular, even if they end up in places like San Jon or Quitaque, Texas .

Sunny, Cooler Tuesday

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After a high of 84 in Wichita Falls yesterday, today's highs will be in the mid 60s. Now that the cold front has come through, any slim rain chances are now zero.

Battling the Blaze: An overview of panhandle area fires

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Battling the Blaze: An overview of panhandle area fires - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - Multiple wildfires are still burning around the panhandles of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.

SB6 might not affect Wichita Falls businesses

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One Wichita Falls business leader said Senate Bill 6, Texas Privacy Act, might not affect local businesses if it passes. Vanda Cullar, Small Business Development Center regional director at Midwestern State University, said big cities like Houston, Dallas or Austin will be the one's that will be affected the most if the bill passes.

WFPD arrest man for fleeing police, pointing a taser at an officer

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Wichita Falls police arrested a man after he ran from police and then pointed a taser at an officer's face. On Tuesday, 24-year-old Trey Moore was pulled over near 7th and Baylor in Wichita Falls.

Red river safety day highlights live pipeline rupture response -

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The gas line is pressurized with air for to simulate what happens when a natural gas line is hit during digging during the Red River Safety Day event. Enertech, Texas811, Wichita Falls Emergency Management and the Damage Prevention Councils of Texas Red River Council are scheduled to present a Red River Safety Day at the JS Bridwell Agricultural Center, 111 N. Burnett St. in Wichita Falls, Texas from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 16. This free event brings first responders, utility, oil and gas, municipal and county personnel together to take part in dynamic hands-on scenario safety training of a staged pipeline rupture.


JCPenney to Celebrate 100 years in Paris, Texas

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In 1917, James Cash Penney, the founder of JCPenney, established 50 new locations across the country, bringing the total number of his stores to 177 - just as the U.S. was entering World War I. That year JCPenney opened it's doors in Paris, TX in the downtown area. The store remained downtown for over 60 years until it was relocated to the Mirabeau Square Shopping Center on October 18, 1978 and is currently managed by Jimmie Vaughan.

Affordable Health Care affects Wichita Falls residents

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The House Ways and Means committee voted to advance the American Health Care Act by less than 10 votes yesterday. Falls residents shouldn't expect many changes between the two bills when it comes to premium tax credits and cost-sharing reduction until 2020.

Wichita Falls fire department helps save town in panhandle

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Firefighters from Wichita Falls and Vernon are helping fight wildfires in the Texas panhandle. The area is feeling the effects of the fires.

St. Patrick's Day Downtown Street Festival

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It's that time again, The St. Patrick's Day Downtown Street Festival in Wichita Falls is Happening this weekend. Jeanette Charos and Stacy cook from the Wichita Falls Downtown Development stopped by tell us what we can expect.

Gen. Nuzzo and Col. Keeton shake hands after ENJJPT meeting

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WICHITA FALLS, TX Nearly 70 members of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program Steering Committee arrived at Sheppard Air Force Base this week to discuss current issues the Air Force is facing. The Chairman of the Steering Committee, Italian Air Force Brigadier General, Vincenzo Nuzzo, shared his thoughts on the future of ENJJPT and the relationship with Sheppard Air Force Base.

Continue reading At long last, the deadline to file bills in the Texas Legislature has passed

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As the sun started to set in Austin on Friday, lawmakers were still scrambling to fill bills at the Capitol, submitting last-minute legislation that would exempt breastfeeding moms from jury duty, require universities to put cats and dogs used in research up for adoption and create a system that would let Texans send a text to 9-1-1. Friday was the 60th day of the session and the last day lawmakers could file legislation.

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Wichita Falls Library holds Women's History class

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Assistant professor at Midwestern State University, Melissa Nivens strives to educate people on the history of women. "There is much more talk about women in society these days," said Nivens.

Several Wichita Falls teens fast for 22 hours

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Several Wichita Falls teens enjoyed their first meal in almost a day. The fast was part of a charity event raising money for relief services.

Wichita Falls celebrates St. Patrick's Day

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Green and warm clothing seemed to be the theme for the annual St. Patrick's Day festival in Downtown Wichita Falls. Alexys Maxwell, a Wichita Falls resident who goes to the event every year, said it's not cold enough to stop the festivities.

Texas bill in memory of Lauren Landavazo filed Friday

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A bill in memory of Lauren Landavazo , who was shot and killed on her way home from school last year, was filed Friday by Wichita Falls Representative James Frank.

Col. Keeton will finish serving as commander of the 80th until May 25th

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Col. Keeton arrived at Sheppard AFB the year before and served as the Vice-Commander of the 80th, which also conducts the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program or ENJJPT at Sheppard. On Friday, Col.

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