If there's a lesson never learned, it's that Texas has a horrible track record when it comes to protecting the young and defenseless. In 2007, it was the Texas Youth Commission .
Lege Lines: Think of the Children
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Wichita Falls man arrested after trying to use fake $100
A Wichita Falls man is behind bars after police said he tried to use a fake $100 bill Wednesday morning. Around 7:30 a.m. officers were called out to a Stripes Convenient Store in the 1400 block of Broad in reference to a forgery in progress.
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Theft of metals in Wichita Falls lands two behind bars
Just after 10:00 a.m. officers were called out to Kemp Blvd. and Avenue H in reference to a theft. Dispatch told police the suspect vehicle was a silver PT Cruiser.
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Iowa Park man charged with 20 counts of Possession of Child Pornography
An Iowa Park man is behind bars charged with 20 counts of Possession of Child Pornography and nine counts of Invasive Visual Recording among several other charges. On December 10, 2016, a Wichita Falls Police officer was dispatched to a call in the 1600 block of Ardath in reference to a Check Suspicious Call.
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NFL draft pick, WF native visits former elementary schools
Wichita Falls native and recently drafted San Francisco 49ers football player Adrian Colbert made a stop at two elementary schools. The defensive player returned to Burgess Elementary and Booker T Washington Elementary Thursday, both schools he attended while living in Wichita Falls.
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MSU Board Of Regents to discuss proposal for $15-$18 million dollar stadium
On Wednesday afternoon, the MSU Board of Regents will hold their annual quarterly meeting to discuss the university's future. The big item on the board's agenda is listed as a $15 to $18 million-dollar football stadium to be paid for by a donor.
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Active shooter reported at Ohio nursing home
The White House is finalizing a budget blueprint that promises a balanced federal budget within 10 years, doubling down on cuts to domestic agencies and adding a new round of cuts to the Medicaid program for the poor. The White House is finalizing a budget blueprint that promises a balanced federal budget within 10 years, doubling down on cuts to domestic agencies and adding a new round of cuts to the Medicaid program for the poor.
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On Mother's Day, I salute the CPS workers who step in when parents fail
Texan readers might recognize the two lines above as the salutation in Williams Travis' letter from the Alamo. The Alamo isn't currently under siege, but an essential Texas institution is: Texas Child Protective Services.
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WFPD Arrests 2nd Suspect in Polk Street Assault
On Thursday, May 11th, at approximately 3:30 pm, Detectives with the Wichita Falls Police Department arrested 25 year old Katherine Sanders on a burglary of a habitation warrant. The warrant stemmed from the April 17th burglary of a habitation that took place in the 300 block of Polk.
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McKaylee Jayne Dwinell
Marcus Dwinell and Maycee Lewis of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, McKaylee Jayne Dwinell, on May 5, 2017, at Wise Health System in Decatur.She weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces and was 17 inches long.McKaylee has one sister, McKenzie, 2.Grandparents include Krista Lewis of Decatur, Jeff Lewis of Rhome, Carol Schreiner of Wichita Falls and Ned ... (more)
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Three Day drag race wraps up Sunday at Wichita Falls Motor Speedway
"I jumped in it and started racing," said Dylan Fowler of Iowa Park. "11 years old I started out as a junior dragster and worked my way up to this car here."
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Wichita County and WF leaders meet to discuss city's goals
Wichita County leaders want to know what they can do to help the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce with their long term goals. Now they're putting their words into action and county commissioners said they're willing to help any way they can.
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How to be sure home service workers have clean background
Two people are behind bars, but Wichita Falls Police are still searching for a third wanted suspect in connection to a burglary that ended with an 83-year-old man being knocked out with a brick. Police say that victim is a Wichita County employee who walked into his home being burglarized.
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HS Diamond playoff scores and highlights: May 13
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WF Library and Recreation Center now tobacco-free
The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District announced in a statement that the campus has been tobacco free since May 1. Officials with the Tobacco Prevention and Control Coalition said this will allow for a tobacco-free environment for everyone who visits the library or recreation center adding this is one step closer towards making the community strong and healthy.
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WF leaders looking to move forward on construction of Lake Ringgold
Tuesday, Wichita Falls city councilors will vote on a resolution to move forward on the application process for Lake Ringgold. But by 2070 city officials said Wichita Falls will be bigger and there will be an increase in water needs.
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Police body cams back online with upgrades in Texarkana, TX
Police body cams back online with upgrades in Texarkana, TX - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - Police officers in Texarkana, Texas, once again are equipped with body cameras after a series of technical issues forced the cancellation of the project last year.
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Poverty Summit planned in Wichita Falls
A group in Wichita Falls wants to talk about poverty issues that plague Wichita County. Catholic Charities will host their first every Poverty Summit in Wichita Falls, but organizers say they the summit isn't just for practicing Catholics.
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WF leaders optimistic about redevelopment on Professional Dr.
After having serious concerns over an outside group's desire to redevelop the Highpoint Village and Country Park apartments on Professional Drive in Wichita Falls, city leaders look to be moving forward on the project. On Tuesday councilors, once again, tabled three resolutions to allow a developer to apply for housing tax credits to fix up the complexes.
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Brief standoff on Sandy Hill Blvd. ends with one arrest
Police said around 8:45 a.m. an officer noticed a man driving a gray SUV with an expired registration. Officers said the man driving the vehicle refused to pull over and lead police on a chase to a home off the 6000 block of Sandy Hill Boulevard in Wichita Falls.
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