The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank is looking to bounce back after it lost a lot of its food supply during natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey last year. Now, they are hoping their partnership with Walmart's Fight Hunger, Spark Change campaign helps them bring in donations.
Wichita Falls Are Food Bank fighting to restock inventory after natural disaster relief
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Texas man molested girlfriend's baby, beat dog when she left him, police say
An 18-year-old Wichita Falls man has been accused of sexually assaulting his girlfriend's baby and beating her dog after she threatened to leave. Adam Matthew Hammond was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child and animal cruelty Tuesday after police responded to a reported sexual assault, according to the Wichita Falls Times Record News .
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Smokin' In Action fundraiser benefits local non-profit
It is being put on by Christmas In Action which has been repairing homes of elderly and disabled homeowners in need in Wichita County since 1983. "In action didn't know the living conditions within Wichita Falls and the area and some of them are just unbelievable," said Cassie Ahearn, Director of Christmas In Action.
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Homecoming gift: Local artist to paint mural on City Hall
CELEBRATING BOYD - Artist Audra Lambert shows off the seal of Boyd she painted in the city council chambers.
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Pinwheels for Patsy's House kicks off next Saturday
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and that means the annual Pinwheels for Patsy's House is about to start. Next Saturday from noon until 3 p.m. 1,400 pinwheels will fill the lawn of Patterson Honda to kick off the month-long fundraiser for the children's advocacy center.
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She was leaving because her boyfriend molested their baby - then he beat her dog, Texas cops say
Adam Matthew Hammond, 18, was arrested Tuesday and charged with aggravated sexual assault, obstruction and cruelty to non-livestock animals in Wichita Falls, Texas. Adam Matthew Hammond, 18, was arrested Tuesday and charged with aggravated sexual assault, obstruction and cruelty to non-livestock animals in Wichita Falls, Texas.
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Social media playing large role in WF bond propositions
Early voting begins in three weeks in Wichita Falls on seven propositions that are part of the city's bond proposal. The Chamber of Commerce is showing support for all seven and is using social media to get their message out.
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WF man accused of trying to take gun from officer
A Wichita Falls man is accused of criminal trespass, resisting arrest and attempting to take a weapon away from an officer following an incident early Tuesday morning. Around 5:06 a.m. officers were dispatched to the Greenbriar Apartments in the 900 block of Airport Drive.
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Wichita Falls Police Officers Association are selling t-shirts to benefit Patsy's House
April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month and many organizations are taking part to help stop child abuse in Wichita County. The organization is partnering with Patsy's House by selling t-shirts with the phrase, "Be a hero" to bring awareness to the ongoing problem.
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Motion to change WF ordinance on storage units taken off agenda
Wichita Falls city councilors were expected to vote on changing an ordinance to create stricter regulations on temporary storage units on Tuesday.
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WF makes changes to requirements for PUD districts
On Tuesday city council passed a resolution reducing the minimum size of a PUD district from five acres to three. A PUD district is a mix of different districts like Single Family Residential and General Commercial.
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Kids at Texoma church donate to non-profit
Each week during the season of Lent this year, kids at First Presbyterian Church in Wichita Falls collected items and funds for Presbyterian Children's Home and Services. "The kids really just get on board with these projects, we do one every Lent season," said Beth Barnard, Children's Director at First Presbyterian Church.
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Community invited to share input at WFISD education summit
Wichita Falls I-S-D will be in the process of re-creating a new vision for the district and want the communities input. Two WFISD education summits are being held on what students should be able to know and do when they graduate.
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Motorcycle crash survivor shares his story
A Wichita Falls man is back at work just days after a crash involving his motorcycle that almost took his life. Harvey Wagner, 68, was riding eastbound on 14th street when Wichita Falls Police say a silver Ford F-150 driving southbound on Burnett hit the left back end of his 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle.
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First Alert Weather debuts Vernon tower camera
The Department of Home... For the first time, the U.S. government is publicly acknowledging the existence in Washington of what appear to be rogue eavesdropping devices that foreign spies and criminals could be using to track individual... For the first time, the U.S. government is publicly acknowledging the existence in Washington of what appear to be rogue eavesdropping devices that foreign spies and criminals could be using to track individual cellphones and intercept calls and messages. . A woman walks past an electronic board showing Hong Kong share index outside a local bank in Hong Kong, Wednesday, April 4, 2018.
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Sen. Ted Cruz makes campaign visit to Wichita Falls
Senator Ted Cruz visited Wichita Falls Wednesday night. It was one of many visits during a three day stretch of campaign stops across Texas.
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Even With Scholarships, Students Often Need Extra Financial Help
Michael Martinez still recalls the excitement he felt leaving his rural home in Wichita Falls, Tex., in 2000 to attend Princeton University. But the euphoria quickly turned to anxiety as he discovered that the scholarships and grants he had received didn't cover many hidden costs, including school supplies and a winter coat.
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Zavala shares Hispanic culture during After Hours Artwalk
With lots of color, music and even food, many will explore the creative side of downtown Wichita Falls Thursday night during the After Hours Artwalk. "We wanted to give the Hispanic community a place to showcase the beautiful dancing, the music, the food, all of that is so important to our heritage and we wanted to share that with Wichita Falls," said Zavala member Ruby Garcia.
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Ordinance changes brings new hope to vet housing project
A Wichita Falls non-profit is one step closer to reaching its goal of housing homeless and at-risk veterans. The North Texas Veterans Relief Fund Base Camp Lindsey Project, tiny home project, has been in limbo for more than a year due to city zoning regulations.
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WF resident concerned over liability issues for delivery drivers
A Wichita Falls man is wanting change to the way drivers for delivery companies are insured after he looked into taking a job as a pizza driver. For a lot of delivery companies, if you drive for them, you're considered an independent contractor.
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