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WFPD Special Operations serves search warrant at motel
One arrest is confirmed from a WFPD Special Operations narcotics investigation at the Catalina Motel on East Scott yesterday, but officials say that arrest was not connected directly to the search warrant.
Wichita Falls man indicted in shooting death of his big brother
A grand jury has indicted a Wichita Falls man on charges he shot and killed his big brother, Stanley Ralicki, and fired his gun at another man, according to court documents. Raymond Robert Ralicki, 61, was arrested Feb. 22 when police found his 69-year-old brother dead from a gunshot wound in the backyard of Raymond's home on Marsha Lane. He was charged with murder and aggravated assault.
Landowners oppose Wichita Falls proposal to dam river for a reservoir to support water needs
HENRIETTA, Texas (AP) — One rancher said the proposed reservoir would cut through her property and flood areas of her ranch she needs to graze cattle. Another said it would flood ancestral lands that have been in his family since the 1880s. Another said his kid’s childhood home, where many family memories were made, would be underwater. They traveled to Austin last year, The Texas Tribune reported, to voice their opposition to a 16,000-acre reservoir that the city of Wichita Falls wants to build in Clay County, approximately 30 miles east of the city. City leaders have applied for a state permit, arguing that building Lake Ringgold is vital to help the city avoid running out of water during droughts, which climate change has made more common and more intense.
Police group head says things have to change at WFPD
The head of the Wichita Falls Police Officers Association took his concerns about keeping an adequate number of officers on duty to the City Council Tuesday. Officer Steve Ginger said it was the first time in five years his group has come before the council asking for help. He said...
Lady Blues softball season ends in area round to Burkburnett
Lady Blues softball season ends in area round to Burkburnett News Staff Wed, 05/08/2024 - 4:57 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Head coach Adam Arrington (second from left) addresses the Lady Blues following their defeat to Burkburnett in the area round of the playoffs. The Lady Blues finished the year with a 24-10 record, which included a regular season district championship and a bi-district playoff championship. (TC GORDON...
Drug dealer who revived OD victim sentenced to prison
A man who sold fentanyl to a minor and then provided the Narcan to revive him from unconsciousness will spend 20 years in prison. Arturo Martinez Madrid, 26, was sentenced Friday on a possession of a controlled substance charge in a plea bargain deal in 89th district court. According to...
The Girl with Three Birthdays
Local Author, Patti Eddington writes a memoir, The Girl with Three Birthdays, exploring the mystery behind her adoption. The tag line discussed, An Adopted Daughter’s Memoir of Tiaras, Tough Truths, and Tall Tales. Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show...
Food bank and local letter carriers holding Stamp Out Hunger food drive
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank is teaming up with local letter carriers to “Stamp Out Hunger” with their food drive. From now through next week, anyone can leave non-perishable food items at their mail box and the letter carrier will pick it to donate to the WFAFB.
Allred Unit remembers fallen correctional officers with memorial
In honor of National Correctional Officers Week, correctional officers at the James V. Allred Unit are honoring fallen officers through the Annual Fallen Officers Memorial held every year on the prisons property.
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