A retired bookkeeper was in the right place at the right time Wednesday night when she went "ballistic" on a doorbell to alert a family after she saw smoke, and then flames. "I was coming down Trinidad from doing errands and I saw smoke coming out of this house on the corner of Trinidad," says Geraldine Morris.
Passerby helps family escape fire in Wichita Falls
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State Hospital holds student volunteer program
The North Texas State Hospital is hosting a student volunteer program for teenagers to come and volunteer and learn skills that could be beneficial for their future. Volunteers must be 14 years or older.
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Newcomers to After Hours Artwalk excited to offer skills to public
Local artists filled the streets of downtown Wichita Falls Thursday night to showcase their work for the after-hours art walk, and for some, it was their first night participating in this monthly event. While the focus is on art, many, like hairstylist Rebecca McCarthy, said the bottom line is bringing people together, and she did just that through a free fresh haircut.
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Large tree snaps covering entire backyard
Tree service companies across Texoma are working nonstop. Winds were sustained around 50 mph in Wichita Falls for about two hours.
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Season football tickets go on sale Monday
Sweetwater High School football reserved season tickets may be purchased starting Monday, June 11 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Sweetwater ISD administration office. The cost is $45 for five home games: Sept.
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Victim speaks out on paint ball attack in Wichita Falls
A destructive trend happening around the country where people drive around neighborhoods and attack others with paintballs has landed four Wichita falls men behind bars. Now, one victim speaks out about her home being hit.
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Houses and businesses in WF hit hard from strong winds
One of the hardest hit spots was a home on Scott Avenue that had nearly its entire roof ripped off. He said the roof was ripped off around 1 a.m. and he and his family started covering up with mattresses because they thought it was a tornado.
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Town hall meeting held to discuss 7th St. railroad crossing
Dozens of concerned Wichita Falls attended a town hall meeting Saturday to bring awareness to a railroad crossing they say is dangerous to pedestrians. Wichita County Action Network, WeCAN, held the discussion at Booker T. Washington Elementary.
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2018 BMX State Qualifier Weekend wraps up in Wichita Falls
Riders from across the country came out to WeeChiTah BMX and gave it all they had to qualify and move on to the next rounds. Competitors of all ages tackled the course, some as young as 2-years old to adults competing in the advanced division.
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Bowling fundraiser helps local counseling center
The event is a fundraiser for the Taft Counseling Center, which provides mental health services to patients in Wichita Falls. The organizers of the event said they are grateful to all their supporters and said it is important to take care of your mental health.
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Traffic Alert: Northbound lane closure of Maplewood to begin Thursday
A project that will close a section of the northbound lanes on Maplewood Avenue in Wichita Falls is being delayed by a few days. The contractor for the culvert replacement project is set to start the second half.
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Murals disappearing in downtown Wichita Falls
Within the last two months, a couple of pieces of artwork have been taken off historic downtown buildings in Wichita Falls.
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WFPD: Man accused of stealing pickup, other charges
A Wichita Falls man is facing a list of charges following a call to police about a stolen pickup truck. According to police, on Friday around 8:52 p.m. officers were called out to a business on the 4500 block of Old Jacksboro Highway.
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WF man sentenced for sex crimes against child
A Wichita Falls man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being found guilty for sex crimes against a child. Following jury deliberations on Tuesday in 78th District Court in Wichita County, Lester Jack Bowen, 59, was found guilty on four counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and one count of Indecency with a Child.
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New exhibit opens at Kiwanis Park, Lubbock group to relocate additional prairie dogs
"I always come during my lunch hour and just kick it with the prairie dogs," Miler said. "It's kind of relaxing."
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Expansion announcement good sign for downtown WF
Texoma Community Credit Union is expanding and it has decided to do so in downtown Wichita Falls. In the fall, a third location will open inside the City National Building at the corner of 8th and Scott.
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Yup, Taco Bell made the list.
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WFPD: Man arrested for tire theft on Kemp Blvd.
A man was arrested before the sun came up on Tuesday morning for allegedly stealing several tires from a business. Just before 4 a.m. officers with the Wichita Falls Police Department were working surveillance on several businesses in the 4200 block of Kemp Blvd. when they observed a truck pull to the rear of a tire store.
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The City of Wichita Falls is reminding residents of year-round water restrictions.
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, is searching for a new legal team to represent him in an FBI investigation of his business dealings. Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, is searching for a new legal team to represent him in an FBI investigation of his business dealings.
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