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DETAILS: Jacksboro BB, Iowa Park SB playoff games
High school baseballClass 3A-Jacksboro vs Shallowater (Best of three series)Game 1: 6 p.m. Wednesday (May 22)Game 2: 1 p.m. Thursday (May 23) Game 3: 1 p.m. Saturday (May 25) (If necessary)All games being played at Walt Driggers Field on the campus of McMurry University (Abilene) High school softballClass 3A-Iowa Park vs Coahoma (One game playoff)2 […]
WFPD investigating the murder of Wichita Falls man
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Wichita Falls Police Department is investigating the murder of a Wichita Falls man. When officers went to check the welfare of an individual around 12:35 a.m. on May 12, they found 31-year-old Deron Edward Royster Jr. of Wichita Falls. He had an injury to...
Can you vote? Early voting starts Monday in runoff elections
Early voting starts Monday in the party primary election runoffs. Only one race will appear on Wichita County ballots and not all county residents will get to vote. The race is for the 30th District state senate seat. It’s currently held by Drew Springer, R-Muenster, who decided not to run for re-election. ...
Tilt Studio addresses concerns regarding medieval painting on putt-putt course
After opening just two weeks ago, the new Tilt Studio inside Sikes Senter Mall is facing backlash online after a picture was posted that allegedly resembles former President Donald Trump.
Ceremony held to honor the closing of Wichita Falls High School
Confetti filled the air as Wichita Falls High School held its closing ceremony on a warm Wednesday afternoon. After over a century, the school will be closing its doors. The front lawn of the school was full of alumni, students, families and other community members. ...
WFISD to sell large tract of land
The Wichita Falls Independent School District is accepting bids for the purchase of unimprovedproperty at 4700 Gregg Road in Wichita Falls, according to a media release. It consists of 43 acres and is valued by the Wichita Appraisal District at $538,250. It was previously owned by United Supermarkets and went to the school district in 2014. It is located west of Memorial Stadium.
ACS retains high school track and field titles
AGAPE Christian School successfully defended its high school division titles in the McDonald’s-PSS All School Track and Field (Athletics) SY23-24, which concluded Saturday at the Oleai Sports Complex. For the past several years, ACS has been dominant in the boys high school division, and although they again retained their...
Iowa Park man charged with harassment after allegedly “blasting” woman’s personal information on Reddit
An Iowa Park man is accused of posting a semi-nude photo of a woman on a social media page and sending text messages to her which included a nude photo of a man.
Multiple area players earn titles at UIL State Tennis tournament
SAN ANTONIO — Vernon’s Kale Castleberry and boys doubles teams from Burkburnett and Quanah earned championships Friday at the UIL State Tournament. After winning the Class 3A mixed title a year ago, Castleberry took down Wall’s Joseph Melone 6-4, 6-2 to wrap up his high school career as the 3A boys singles champion. ...
Legacy Leopards first-ever spring football game
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Legacy High School Leopards have been working all month in spring training to unite as one and prepare for a new era of football in Wichita Falls. The team gathered on Friday night for thier first-ever spring football game at Memorial Stadium. The Leopards...
Drier Friday as sunny skies return for the weekend
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Some lingering showers and patchy fog start your Friday, but conditions will continue to dry out and clear up to finish the workweek. Afternoon highs will warm back up into the lower 80s with light winds out of the southwest. This weekend, sunny skies return...
GAME 2’s: Jacksboro baseball, Iowa Park softball seasons continue; end of the line for others – May 18, 2024
Class 3A baseball | Iowa Park vs Jacksboro Iowa Park battled Jacksboro in game two of the regional quarterfinal round high school baseball playoff series. The Tigers struck first in the game, when Lando Belcher found the left center field gap to drive in Braydon Rockey in the 3rd inning. Iowa Park evened the score […]
Softball Recap: River Road's loss ends five-game winning streak on the road
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact River Road can now relate to. They lost 10-4 to the Iowa Park Hawks on Saturday. River Road has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. For Iowa Park's part, Callista Berrett spent all seven innings on the...
“IV pulling mom” back in jail
Police said the Wichita Falls mother who removed her son’s IV and took him out of the hospital after he had a “meth-induced seizure” is back in jail on a new charge. Sharon Parker was re-jailed Wednesday, May 15, after being indicted for injury to a child.
‘Oh deer’ Bambi is Animal Services’ Pet of the Week
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - We visited Animal Services of Wichita Falls to meet this week’s Pet of the Week, Bambi. Bambi is a 2-year-old Sheppard mix, who Animal Services said is very calm but playful. Interested pet owners at least 18 and meeting all the Animal Services’ website...
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