There will be a reception on Saturday, June 16, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kemp Center for the Arts. There will be cake, refreshments, and music by Texoma Jazz Combo, DJ Maniac Mcgee.
Wichita Falls Public Library to host 100th anniversary celebration
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Here comes Bowling For Soup
The life and entertainment editor of The Shorthorn had an opportunity to speak with musician Jaret Reddick, best known for his work as the lead vocalist and guitarist for power-pop group Bowling For Soup, to conduct a Q&A following the band's June 9 performance at the Levitt Pavilion. The Shorthorn : I understand the group was formed in Wichita Falls? How long did you know the other members of Bowling For Soup and how did you start making music together? Jaret Reddick: We had kind of known each other for a while.
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The exhibit is open through August 11 at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art.
The Poets, Painters, and Paper: Post-World War II American Avant-Garde Art exhibit is located at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas.
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Texomas find ways to conserve water years after drought
Engineer and Iowa Park farmer Joe Orender has come up with a couple of creative ways to conserve water. He takes condensed water from his air conditioner and sends it to a bucket where he collects it and uses it for his garden and uses it to keep his chickens hydrated.
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WF Farmers Market could see fruitful changes in the future
On June 6 the city's 4B board passed a motion recommending the Wichita Falls city council spend $20,916 of 4B funds on some of those improvements. Vendors say the Farmers Market has exploded over the last couple of years and improvements are not only needed but will continue to spur that growth.
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WFPD: Man arrested for alleged stabbing
A Wichita Falls man is behind bars for Aggravated Assault Family Violence for allegedly stabbing his roommate, according to police. Just after midnight on Friday, officers were called out to the area of Corwin Street and Madison Street in reference to a man and woman banging on doors.
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Inspection of sewer system could leave residents seeing smoke
If you noticed a red door sign in your home this week that means the City of Wichita Falls will start the inspection of your sewer system on Monday. With seven out of 38 areas around the city complete, the city of Wichita Falls is moving to the next one which includes the Country Club Cottages neighborhood along Taft and Ellingham.
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Assisted living center evacuated due to early morning fire
Around 4 a.m. Friday, the Wichita Falls Fire Department responded to an alarm for a structure fire at Midwestern Healthcare Center in the 600 block of Midwestern Parkway. Fire crews entered and investigated the cause of the alarm.
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Reward increased to $10,000 for Most Wanted fugitive
Urango has been wanted since June 2017 when he absconded from his last known address in Dallas. He also has ties to other parts of North Texas, including Grayson County; Tarrant County; and Wichita Falls.
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United Regional awards scholarships to local med students
In between lectures at UT Southwestern in Dallas, med student and United Regional Future in the Falls scholarship winner Collin Buerger shared why the award makes him feel supported by his hometown medical community. The Archer City native said, "My wife and I have strong family ties to the communityyou just have a backing, especially from where I come from.
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6 Around Town
The figures show that 1,995 minors were separated from 1,940 adults from April 19 through May 31. According to Homeland Security figures obtained by the AP, nearly two thousand children have been separated from their families at the border since a new policy cracking down on illegal entry. According to Homeland Security figures obtained by the AP, nearly two thousand children have been separated from their families at the border since a new policy cracking down on illegal entry.
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Wichita Falls Public Library holds centennial anniversary celebration
"We did just last week find a huge treasure trove of historic materials in a locked cabinet," said Assistant Library Administrator Andrew Jelen.
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Former SAFB instructor sentenced for child pornography charges
Randall Lee Baker, 59, was found guilty on June 7, on 20 counts of promotion and possession of child pornography in the 89th District Court. The jury took half an hour to reach a verdict.
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Wichita Falls City Council approves spending of 4B funds on various projects
The Wichita Falls City Council voted to spend 4B money on a handful of projects on Tuesday. $21,000 will go into Farmers Market improvements, $22,000 into restoring the storefront at 616 7th Street, and $300,000 on an extension agreement with Gatehouse Capital for a new full-service Delta by Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.
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How to take part in Operation: Thank a Veteran
Operation: Thank a Veteran is an appreciation program through Presbyterian Manor in Wichita Falls. Participants can show support for our local veterans by filling out the letter online.
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Billboard telling 'liberals' to leave Texas gains attention on social media
Diplomats say the United... The Trump administration is poised to announce its departure from the United Nations' main human rights body in its latest withdrawal from an international institution. The Trump administration is poised to announce its departure from the United Nations' main human rights body in its latest withdrawal from an international institution.
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Child dies in rollover accident
A 13-year-old died in a single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. 81/287 approximately two miles north of Decatur Wednesday afternoon.
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Update for Friday, June 22, 2018
CHICO VOTES TO ARM TEACHERS - The Chico School Board Thursday approved a change in school policy which will authorize specific district employees to carry firearms on campus.
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Iowa Park man has new roof after winning contest
An Iowa Park man has a newfound sense of safety and security after he won an "Ugly Roof Contest" put on by a Wichita Falls roofing company. "I just told them we wouldn't win, then they called us and do what! I couldn't believe it!" said homeowner Jimmy Denton.
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LWRC remains optimistic despite turbulent couple of months
The LWRC will be moving forward for the first time in it's history without Steve Garner the Chair of the group. Time will soon be short when it comes to matching funds to cash in on grants the committee and city have already secured.
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