Gina and Kerry Kind paid Poolscapes NTX tens of thousands of dollars, and they say the owner of Poolscapes ditched their project. They paid the pool company more than $54,000 but the owner said he had to close up shop and file for bankruptcy.
Another Homeowner Pays Thousands for Pool, Backyard Mess
Crews working deadly crash on Highway 79 just outside WF
We are working to learn what exactly took place on Highway 79 near Edwards Way and Elliot Road just outside of Wichita Falls.
Two killed in crash near Wichita Falls
Two women were killed in a head-on collision Thursday afternoon just south of Wichita Falls. Officials say 69-year-old Nancy Day of Wichita Falls was driving south on Highway 79 when her car veered into oncoming traffic.
Department store celebrates 100 years of business in Wichita Falls
Kathleen Lauck has worked with JC Penny for more than 20 years and is back in her home town of Wichita Falls as the General Manager of the department store. "JC Penny has always been our go-to place for our family," said Lauck.
'Made In The USA' May Not Mean What You Think
Many Americans look for the label "Made in the USA" to support our country's economy. But that "Made in the USA" label isn't always accurate.
Study says 1 in 4 youths exposed to secondhand smoke from e-cigarettes
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Wichita Falls Farmers Market hosts "Salad Days"
This is the first year for the winter market and coordinators said they wanted to have a big introduction to spring. The businesses said there has been an increase of interest when it comes to eating local.
El Paso Rep. Beto O'Rourke campaigns in Waco
Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke spoke to several dozen Democrats at the Common Grounds coffee house near the Baylor campus. "I want to listen to everyone.
All bark, some bite; Regional trials draw K-9 teams from across Texas
APPREHENDED - K-9 Unit Deputy Jamie O'Bannon takes a bite from Rayco at the USPCA Regional Trials and Certification event.
Texoma saddles up for the Old West
As the great cowboy legend John Wayne said, "nobody ever saw a cowboy on the psychiatrist's chair but Wichita Falls residents did see them in town Saturday for the Cowboy True Arts Festival. "What helped kind of revive the Texas economy at that time was actually a lot of the cattle drives," Eric Abercrombie from the Forth Griffin State Historic Site said.
Killer tornado laid waste to Dallas 60 years ago today
TRIDE offers free rides for unemployed individuals seeking employment
A ride-sharing company that runs in Wichita Falls and Lawton is offering free rides for those who are unemployed and need a way to get to job interviews. The Tulsa-based company TRIDE is offering the free rides to all unemployed people in Wichita Falls, Lawton, Tulsa, Austin, Corpus Christi and Bartlesville.
Woman arrested after child in her care tests positive for cocaine and meth
On February 27th a Wichita Falls police officer was contacted by Child Protective Services in reference to a 7-year-old who tested positive for cocaine and meth. The CPS investigator said they received a report that Vakeisha Nicole Johnson, 45, was exposing the child to drug use.
The horse will be painted blue and purple, Lauren and Mikayla's favorite colors
Throughout the city of Wichita Falls sit the iconic painted horses, but soon there will be an addition to that group. "When I read that story behind those horses something just clicked, that's what my heart latched onto and I knew I had to do this for them," said Tolley.
Mom at center of 'wrongful birth' debate: If lawmakers cared, they would have called
Dortha Biggs enters through the front door and rushes to greet her daughter, Lesli, who sits in a recliner, curled in fetal position. Mother and daughter lock hands and begin a ritualistic rubbing of hands, the only way they can communicate.
5 arrested in Central Texas online child sex sting operation
Jacob Leon Baumgartner, 20, of Waco, was arrested March 30,2017, for a second-degree felony charge of online solicitation of a minor in Hamilton County. Jacob Leon Baumgartner, 20, of Waco, was arrested March 30,2017, for a second-degree felony charge of online solicitation of a minor in Hamilton County.
Deli Planet in Wichita Falls to have outdoor food vendors
But it is something that would not have been possible without city leaders making provisions to the original ordinance on Tuesday. "We were ecstatic to see a unanimous vote come across today," Rutledge said.
Wichita Falls city leaders continue proactive approach on strategic plan
Two weeks ago, some Wichita Falls city officials expressed concern about how proactive the city would be in implementing their strategic plan. "Strategic planning is important because if you don't take the time to look at where you are going, a lot of times you can get distracted and start working on things that may not be as high a priority," Deputy City Manager, Jim Dockery said.
Former WFPD officer in prison for manslaughter is granted parole
The former Wichita Falls Police Officer was sentenced to 8 years in prison in January 2015 for three counts of Manslaughter. In June 2011, Whitefield's patrol car hit a Pontiac Grand Am that Yeni Lopez and Gloria Montoya were in.
WF city council approves resolution for "Click-it or Ticket" grant
Money to participate in the "Click it or Ticket" campaign is likely on the way to the city of Wichita Falls. The grant is worth $108,000 and it will allow the city to take part in the campaign sponsored by TxDOT.