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First-ever plumbing program offered at CEC

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Plumbing is being added to the list of career curriculum students can receive at the Career Education Center in Wichita Falls. Master Plumber, Danny Cozby, is launching the first-ever plumbing program for the WFISD.


Denton ISD panel talks adolescent anxiety

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Dozens of people spent their Wednesday night in the Denton ISD boardroom. One man said he actually drove two hours from Wichita Falls to be there.

Texas man gets 144 years in prison for sexually abusing foster children

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A Texas man was sentenced to 144 years in prison this week after being found guilty of sexually abusing his foster children. Kyle Anderson, 37, was found guilty of one count of aggravated sexual assault of a child and three counts of indecency with a child, the Wichita Falls Times-Record News reports.

Siblings build businesses together in Wichita Falls

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Brenna Pohlod, Owner of Clinkers, and her younger brother Rayce Pohlod, Owner of Texoma Tech Solutions, began their home-based businesses from the ground up. "Making the step by yourself is really hard to do financially, emotionally.

Gun owners protect themselves legally

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After a Good Samaritan shot and wounded the gunman who killed 26 people at a Texas church, many gun owners are asking if they had to use deadly force would they be covered legally. "A lot of people haven't heard of anything like this although they've been around for years, but we've been getting quite a few phone calls about different ones," said Chris Reitsma, owner and instructor at Point Blank CHL in Wichita Falls.

CMS honors veterans at breakfast, patriotic program

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The sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders paid tribute to local veterans from all five branches of the military Thursday morning during their annual Veterans Day program titled "American Salute: A Veterans Day Celebration." The event featured American classics performed by the symphonic and concert bands and the eighth-grade chorus, recognition of veterans and active military personnel, the presentation of colors by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard and guest speaker Tony Bryant, a retired Army chief warrant officer 2 and father of two CMSa Sstudents.

Community to honor church attack victims on Veterans Day

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Community to honor church attack victims on Veterans Day - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - .

MSU fraternity raising awareness about homelessness

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The men of the Kappa Sigma fraternity at Midwestern State University didn't let a drizzly Saturday morning keep them from their goal to help fight homelessness in Wichita Falls. "We do our best," said President, Taylor Thornton.


Texomans march to help homeless vets

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About 200 Texomans who have served and are serving in our military marched for miles with thousands of pounds of goods on Saturday. It was all to help our veterans who need it most.

Details released in Wichita Falls businessman's arrest

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On Thursday, November 9, a DPS trooper was traveling south on Central Freeway around 4:05 p.m. when he saw a black Tahoe weaving in the middle lane lines from side to side. The trooper wrote in a report that the driver, Jody Wade of Jody Wade Enterprises, failed to drive in a single lane multiple times.

WF and Wichita Co. continue to work towards economic vision

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As the city of Wichita Falls continues to grow, the chamber is looking beyond city limits. They met with Wichita County Commissioners to talk about their vision.

Kiowa Casino raises over 48,000 pounds of canned goods for local organizations

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Kiowa Casino's food drive wrapped up today and the canned goods were sent off to be given out across Texoma. The casino's 10th annual food drive raised a lot of food for local organizations.

Metish Desai eager to begin new city council role

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Wichita Falls has a new District 5 City Councilor. Tuesday morning Metish Desai was sworn into the position previously held by Romeo Montez III.

Wichita Falls is making money while going green

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Wichita Falls Sanitation Department has expanded a recycling program to extend the life of its landfill while also going green. The Choose to Drop It program has been going on for a little more than five years.

Meat cutters beat the cold and compete to be regional champion

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Seven Texas Roadhouse meat cutters had the opportunity to show off their skills in the 2017 North Texas - Oklahoma Qualifying Meat Cutting Competition in Wichita Falls. "It's just kind of a centralized location for the market and brings everybody together, a little bit of comrade, a little bit of fun, and see who's the best," Managing Partner of the Wichita Falls Texas Roadhouse, Craig Bolles said.


WFPD: How to protect your gifts from porch pirates

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The Wichita Falls Police Department wants to remind online shoppers to keep a close eye on porch pirates as package thefts increase during the holiday season. "We've seen in the past where an individual actually follows a mail carrier or UPS guy or a FedEx guy and wait for them to drop off the package at the door and when the guy leaves he comes and picks it up," Sgt.

Clay Co. business prepares to sell alcohol

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Voters approved alcohol sales last week and the owners of the Jolly Travel Center were a big part of getting the law changed. The business is a staple of the city since it first opened in 1967.

Disney wish granted for Wichita Falls 9-year-old

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It is his positive attitude that keeps him going and made Make-A-Wish is granting his wish to spend his 10th birthday at the most magical place on earth. "He's like any other kid.

Long-term water plan essential for East Texas' future

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Long-term water plan essential for East Texas' future - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - Region I of the East Texas Regional Water Planning Area reviews a 5 year Regional Water Plan.

WFFD: No gas leaks in north Wichita Falls

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Newschannel 6 has learned two reports of gas leaks in north Wichita Falls late Thursday morning turned out to be nothing. Officials with the Wichita Falls Fire Department confirmed to Newschannel 6 that tank farms on Harding Street were being filled up and the vapers leaving the valves caused a strong smell of gas in the area.

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