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Bail raised to $7.5 million for Wichita Falls man
A Wichita Falls man sitting in a Fort Worth jail will face a staggering bail if he is returned to Wichita County. Jordy Brent Onstead-Donley was arrested in Tarrant County May 25 on charges of unlawfully carrying a weapon and evading arrest charges. Total bail on those charges was set $10,000.
60-year-old who allegedly attempted to lure boy into truck on Brook, run over bystanders at Faith Mission indicted
A 60-year-old man who allegedly tried to lure a boy into his truck on Brook in April and later tried to run over people near Faith Mission has been indicted.
Wichita Falls man indicted on charges of soliciting a 16-year-old boy
Editor's note: This story contains information about alleged child sexual abuse. If you know or suspect that anyone under 18 is being sexually or physically abused, call the Texas child abuse hotline at 1-800-252-5400. A Wichita Falls man has been indicted on charges of criminal solicitation of a minor with...
Smoothie King opens Wichita Falls store
Smoothie King has opened for business in Wichita Falls. The chain restaurant conducted a soft opening and VIP event on Tuesday with a grand opening set for Wednesday. The store is located at 2823 Southwest Parkway in the shopping strip that also has Hobby Lobby. ...
JCPenney says store closing due to lease terms at Sikes Senter
JCPenney couldn't strike a deal with the owner of Sikes Senter. That's why the retail chain that has been in Wichita Falls for more than a century is leaving town. Signs appeared on the doors of the store on June 6 announcing the closing. In a response to an enquiry from the Times Record News, JCPenney Media Relations said the store will close by Sept. 22. ...
Man who police say was ‘fighting an ice machine’ jailed
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A report of a man “fighting an ice machine” in the parking lot of a Wichita Falls restaurant leads to charges after police said the man tried to regain possession of a seized bag from an officer. Ashford Meeks, 40, is jailed on charges of fraudulent use or possession of identifying […]
Car chase shoot-out leads to one in custody in Wichita Falls
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Wichita Falls Police are investigating a report of shots fired where vehicles, mailboxes, and a house were all hit. According to WFPD spokesman, Sgt. Charlie Eipper, just before 7 p.m., on Sunday, June 9, 2024, officers responded to Williams Park for a report of gunfire. Witnesses said there was a large […]
Sheppard Air Force Base announces upcoming gate closure
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Sheppard Air Force Base has announced that its main gate will be closed beginning on Wednesday, June 12. The gate will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. SAFB said pedestrian traffic will be allowed through the gate during the repair work. All pedestrians...
Latest restaurant inspections in the Wichita Falls area. How did they do?
Here are the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District restaurant inspection scores for Wichita County conducted May 27–June 2, 2024. Scores in each category are listed by most recent inspection date. The health department conducts regular inspections of restaurants, retail food establishments including mobile food units, and school, daycare, hospital and nursing home kitchens to help keep residents and visitors safe.
Man charged with indecency after victim’s mom stabs him pleas to lesser charge
A man who was stabbed by his girlfriend after she said she found out he was exposing himself to her three young children entered his plea on Monday morning in the 89th District Court.
New Wichita Falls restaurants offer wide array of menu items
In the ever-changing landscape of places to eat and drink in Wichita Falls, here are a few recent happenings. One Asian restaurant’s closing marked a new beginning for a new entry. Hoshi Japanese Steakhouse & Asian Fusion has opened in the strip center at 3916 Call Field Road. ...
WFISD announces ‘door opening times’ for local schools
In light of recent changes to when the school day will start and end for students in the Wichita Falls Independent School District, officials have announced when the doors to district campuses will open.
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