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Runners brave rain for Circle Trail Tour

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The 4th annual Circle Trail tour, hosted by the Wichita County Health District kicked off this morning at the health department. Brian Lester who works in risk management with the city of Wichita Falls said this gives people a different view of the place many call home.


Chelsea Lauren Halford and Brandon James Poirot

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Chelsea Lauren Halford and Brandon James Poirot Chelsea Lauren Halford, daughter of Stephen and Stefanie Halford, all of Decatur, will marry Brandon James Poirot, son of Mark Poirot and Sue and Randy Beaver, all of Wichita Falls, at the Halford residence in Decatur on June 3, 2017.The Rev.

Former KSLA reporter rides out Canton, TX, tornado in her car

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Former KSLA reporter rides out Canton, TX, tornado in her car - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - Tornado damage at a Dodge dealership off Interstate 20 at Canton, Texas, where former KSLA News 12 reporter Erin Stevenson sought shelter April 29. Former KSLA News 12 reporter Erin Stevenson said the tornado blew the windows out of her Honda Civic and debris fell atop the car.

Lucy Park murder suspect said he did not pull the trigger

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A Goree, Texas man arrested in connection with the murder of Roger Aliff on October 4, 2016, in Wichita Falls told police he was not the man who pulled the trigger. The 60-year-old was found in Lucy Park just after 7:00 p.m. after a concerned citizen flagged down an officer.

Landavazo's working to create statue for grieving parents

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"When you lose a child as a parent, you have lost the biggest hope you had for the future," Vern Landavazo said. "It's not how you respond to that, it's how you respond to other things in life.

High winds cause problems for some Texoma homeowners

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Wind speeds on Sunday got up to more than 50 mph. One man who lives in City View had dozens of shingles ripped off his roof.

Teen charged with Possession of Child Pornography

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A 17-year-old from Wichita Falls is behind bars a little less than a month and a half after an investigation into child pornography began. On March 20th a Crime Stoppers tip was received about Chad Dustin Gifford, 17, possessing child pornography on his cell phone.

Wichita Falls close to issuing Certificate of Obligation for new convention center

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Wichita Falls is taking it's first steps towards issuing a 20 year, $7.6 million dollar Certificate of Obligation for a convention center next to the MPEC and possible Double Tree Hotel. The next step is to pass a resolution on the details of financing the convention center and to officially borrow the money.


WF councilors having doubt over Professional Dr. apartment redevelopments

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Councilors have serious concerns over an outside group's desire to redevelop the Highpoint Village and Country Park apartments on Professional Drive. Tuesday they tabled three resolutions to allow a developer to apply for housing tax credits to fix up the complexes.

Police: Man caught - huffing' air cans in baby section of

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Benjamin Brent Davis, 29, was arrested for possessing inhalant paraphernalia and criminal trespassing, according to online jail records. His bond was set at $1,000.

Thriving downtown in Wichita Falls becoming more of a reality

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Wednesday the Highlander Public House held its official ribbon cutting. The restaurant is just one example of what one city official calls recent organic growth in downtown Wichita Falls.

Nighthawks' Williams earns IFL honors again

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For the second time in 2017, Wichita Falls Nighthawks running back Tyler Williams earned IFL Special Teams Player of the Week honors, when the league released its Week 11 honors on Wednesday. Williams compiled 226 total yards in Saturday's 44-36 win over previously-unbeaten Sioux Falls, including seven kick returns for 139 yards, 19 carries for 52 yards and four touchdowns, and four catches for 35 yards.

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

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Seventeen religious freedom bills have been filed this session. While most remain pending in committees, HB 3859 , filed by James Frank, R-Wichita Falls, continues to move.

Mixtape with Robert Taylor: Hidden Treasures

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As one of the core members of the legendary Hazy Daze Collective, he helped set the bar for underground dance parties. Then he went on to a fruitful partnership with DJ Red Eye as Cold Comfort Farm, before heading into well-deserved semi-retirement after two decades of full-time deejaying.

Suspect in Polk Street burglary is arrested

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Wichita Falls Police Officers said during their investigation of a home invasion in the 300 block of Polk, that injured Wichita County employee Willie Wall, 83, a palm print and fingerprints were found on a window. A neighbor of Wall's also said she heard a noise outside and saw a black SUV leaving and Wall looking at the vehicle.


Vitro breaks ground on $55 million dollar expansion

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Thursday a ground breaking for a $55 million dollar facility will bring the largest architectural jumbo coater to Wichita Falls. You can only see dirt right now, but by November equipment will be brought in and in April 2018 a building the size of three football fields will open.

6 Around Town: Dam Run at Lake Wichita Park

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The Dam Run is Saturday at Lake Wichita Park, in Thursday's 6 Around Town; Jason Slagle of the Wichita Falls Runner Club spoke to Chris Horgen about this event. There will be a 5k run/walk, 10K run, even a half marathon.

Senate wary on 'Obamacare' repeal, bumpy path ahead

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House repeal of 'Obamacare' hands hot potato to wary Senate - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - .

WFPD: suspect said he fell asleep and forgot to return stolen truck

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On Thursday, a Wichita Falls Police officer saw a truck he believed was stolen driving alongside him on Seymour Highway. The driver, Jaryd Blake, 24, said he borrowed the truck and forgot to take it back because he fell asleep.

Texas adoption agencies could ban Jews, gays, Muslims

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Parents seeking to adopt children in Texas could soon be rejected by public or private agencies with religious objections to them being Jewish, Muslim, gay, single, or interfaith couples, under a proposal advancing in the Republican-controlled Legislature. Five other states have passed similar laws protecting faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or other households on religious grounds - but Texas' rule extends to state-funded agencies.

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