Breann Spivey, an elementary teacher at Graham Elementary has been named 2018 Region 9 Elementary Teacher of the Year and Michelle Lowery, a science teacher at Graham High School has been named Region 9 Secondary Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made on Tuesday at the Regional Awards Luncheon at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls.
Two Graham educators have been recognized as 2018 Region 9 Teacher of the Year
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WFFD: Grilling materials likely to blame for house fire
The Wichita Falls Fire Department said grilling materials sparked a fire at a home in the 1900 block of Ardath Avenue on Thursday afternoon. Around 12:26 pm the WFFD was called out to the home.
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Former acquaintance of Waco murder suspect said he was 'a quiet guy'
Newschannel 6 is learning more about the identity of a Wichita Falls man police said committed a murder in central Texas. Hill County Chief Deputy R.D. White told our Raycom Affiliate News Channel 25 in Waco that Kyle Matthew McCurrin, 28, shot Dennis Palvas, 59, of Waco in the chest outside a home in Abbott Friday night.
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Residents on the east side of Wichita Falls are excited about new store
Doors are open for a new Wichita Falls business on the east side of town. Family Dollar, on 7th street and Martin Luther King Boulevard, held a soft opening on Thursday.
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Matt Gohlke: Water-saving tips for pool owners
This has been a relatively mild summer thus far. We seem to be on a trend to fall below the average of 18 days of at least 100 degrees.
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Fill the Bus campaign begins Friday morning in Wichita Falls
Thousands of Texoma children will be getting some extra help for the upcoming school year. United Way has partnered with Walmart on Lawrence Road in Wichita Falls for their Fill the Bus campaign.
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Why Gatehouse Capital may be struggling to fund DoubleTree hotel
Gatehouse Capital continues to work to secure its $20 million portion of financing on a $30 million DoubleTree hotel in Wichita Falls. The other $10 million will be paid by the city.
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Amarillo photo artist Livingston's collection featured at Airport Art Wall
Local photo artist Jim Livingston's collection of 18 images from the outdoor musical 'Texas' is now featured as the newest exhibit on the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport Art Wall. The exhibit, which is the largest the Amarillo Convention and Visitor Center has ever hung in the public space, will be up for four months.
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Identity Of Murder Suspect Released
The identity of a suspect in the murder of a West man Friday, July 28, has been released by authorities. Kyle Matthew McCurrin, 28, of Wichita Falls, was suspected of killing 59-year-old Dennis Pavlas of West before leading officers on a chase, opening fire on them and then reportedly shooting himself to death before his vehicle crashed.
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Rain likely for the next few days
Wet forecast ahead as many days show decent rain chances. Storms and showers have already formed this afternoon and will continue to push east.
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Dozens turnout to help family of woman found in pool
Family and friends continue to mourn the loss of a Wichita Falls woman and many in the community showed their support during the family's time of need. Shanikia Thomas died last week after an apparent drowning.
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Comeback Kids: Lufkin ready for third round game
Comeback Kids: Lufkin ready for third round game - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - On the baseball diamond, the Lufkin 12 and under All Stars, also known as Texas East are certainly giving East Texas something to cheer about.
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Truck carrying windmill fan blade causes traffic hazard
Just before 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Wichita Falls police officers were called out to the northbound lanes on Central Freeway for a traffic hazard.
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Man arrested following road rage incident in Wichita Falls
Clinton Thompson,38, has been charged with Aggravated Assault after officers said he pointed a gun at someone. Police were called out to a 'moving disturbance' around 1:00 pm near Sisk Road and Southwest Parkway.
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Traffic stop lands two behind bars in Wichita Falls
Two people from North Carolina are behind bars in Wichita County following the discovery of several pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop early Monday morning. Around 3:00 am officers with the WFPD pulled over a vehicle in the 1000 block of Central Freeway for speeding.
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Local pharmacy maintains accreditation through national pharmacy board
The Harvest Drug and Gift in Wichita Falls have received a reaccreditation for its compounding medication, also known as personalized medicine, and for its commitment to meeting and/or exceeding national quality standards.
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2 Accidents serve as reminder that drivers need to remain vigilant, especially in construction zones
Wichita Falls Police are reminding residents about the dangers of driving through construction areas following two multi-vehicle accidents on Tuesday afternoon. Both were three vehicle accidents along Kell West Freeway.
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ETX lake filled up due to rain after drained weeks ago
ETX lake filled up due to rain after drained weeks ago - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - Visitors to a Texarkana, Texas Spring Lake Park are getting an unexpected sight after a lake just drained weeks ago is revived from recent rain.
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Suspect in WF gun store robbery pleads guilty
A 24-year-old is facing life in prison after he pleads guilty to the armed robbery of a Wichita Falls gun shop. In the first interview, conducted while Johnson was in the hospital being treated for a gunshot wound he got during the shooting, he denied having any part in the crime and said he was just a customer in the store that day.
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Authorities on the look out for patient who escaped from North Texas State Hospital in Wichita Falls
A code red alert was sent out to residents near the North Texas State Hospital's Wichita Falls campus Wednesday afternoon. The message read,"Watch for an escapee from the State Hospital.
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