Right down Santa Claus lane
The Wichita Falls Police Department did more at the Children’s Aide Society on Friday than drop off presents — they made one boy believe.
View ArticleWomen facing drug charges
Two employees were arrested from Courtyard Gardens after they were found to be in possession of more than 50 pills, according to police.
View ArticleTwo people shot on Austin St.
Two people were shot Monday evening after police got a report of a man with a gun prowling near downtown Wichita Falls.
View ArticleMan travels perimeter of Texas one step at a time
After nearly 900 miles on foot, the trip is about a third of the way completed for S. Matt Read, who set out last year to hike the perimeter of Texas.
View ArticlePeople skills, authority key for detention officers
For a Wichita County detention officer, finding a balance between friendly and serious can be the most important aspect of the job.
View ArticleTying suspect still is sought
Police on Wednesday released more information about a suspect in an incident Monday in which a man is accused of tying up his mother, then taking guns from the house and leaving in his father’s car.
View ArticleShelton the new district attorney
The emotions were mixed for Maureen Shelton on Tuesday night as she watched the numbers roll in. “It’s a combination of nervous and excited,” she said as more results showed her beating opponents Mark...
View ArticlePolice offer advice to secure homes for spring break
Though some people may be looking forward to making a quick retreat for spring break, the Wichita Falls Police Department encourages vacationers to take a little time burglary-proofing their houses...
View ArticleSTEP aims to reduce accidents
The Wichita Falls Police Department announced Tuesday its newest program, this one designed to reduce the number of traffic collisions in the city.
View ArticleHampton Inn completes Crime Free program
The Hampton Inn at 4217 Kemp Blvd. can now display Crime Free signs and logos after its completion of the three-part Crime Free Hotel/Motel program, offered by the Wichita Falls Police Department.
View ArticleBond set in murder-for-hire case
Bail was set at $2.5 million for a man police said asked another man to kill someone for him, arrest paperwork shows.
View Article2 suffer gunshot wounds
A man and woman were taken to United Regional Hospital and later transported to Parkland Hospital in Dallas for treatment of gunshot wounds following a disturbance late Tuesday night, according to a...
View ArticleChildren learn what it's like to be deployed at Sheppard
Ready with their camouflage gear, first aid supplies and face paint, more than 100 of Sheppard Air Force Base’s members stepped onto a C-130 Saturday morning for their deployment to Base X.
View ArticleGive back to Ghana
When a rich couple in Ghana was paying the way for Frances Aduoffei to come to the United States, they told him to remember where he came from.
View ArticleOfficers take new look at old cases
Although more than 35 homicide cases in Wichita Falls have gone cold, Detective Tony Fox is still hot on their trails.
View ArticleStrong turnout seen at job fair
The response was huge at the WDSGlobal job fair Saturday, said Site Director Jack Kozeny.
View ArticleKickapoo Airport scene of leak
A fuel spill at the Kickapoo Downtown Airport had the temporary parking area clogged with crews Tuesday morning, but the rest of the airport remained in working order.
View ArticleSister charged in fatal January crash
Elizabeth Monnique Duerson stood quietly Tuesday afternoon as her rights were read related to her charge of intoxication manslaughter in connection with the Jan. 21 death of her brother.
View ArticleFreedom Fest Party takes flight
The wet forecast had planners worrying early last week, but by the time Saturday afternoon came around, residents were lined up around the block of the Freedom Fest entrance.
View ArticleDistrict to study junior, senior high facilities
Wichita Falls Independent School District trustees voted Monday night to develop a secondary facilities study.
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