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Suspected arsonist arrested for recent fires in Texoma
UPDATE: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at 3:13 p.m. Waylon Buckingham has two additional charges filed, in addition to his two arson charges and criminal trespass charge. His new charges are for burglary of buildings, one on April 8, 2023, and the second on May 2, 2023. His bonds for arson and burglary now total $550,000. […]
Taste of Mexico in Wichita Falls: The 3 Mexican Dishes You Can't Miss
In this article, we'll be exploring three delectable Mexican dishes that you can find in Wichita Falls. Have you had the chance to try any of these yet? If you have, we would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!
The mysterious disappearance of 69-year-old farmer Bruce Benson from his Oklahoma farmland
Bruce Benson vanished without a trace on his farmland in Randlett, Oklahoma, leaving his wife and son grappling with his mysterious disappearance. A seasoned farmer of 69 years, Bruce was last seen by his son, Grady Benson, on the chilly evening of November 9, 2022. That evening, Bruce had delivered dinner to Grady in the field where he was working. Although he complained of not feeling well and hinted at taking a break the following day, no one could have anticipated that it was a prelude to a longer, uncertain absence.
Rain and Thunderstorm Chances Return Tomorrow
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — After a break today from the rain chances, Texoma will see chances return as we head into tomorrow, and they will last all the way through the weekend. The best chances will come as we head into tomorrow morning, September 21, 2023, and then later heading into the late evening and […]
WEEK 5 PREDICTIONS: Picking winners for every Wichita Falls area high school football game
District play gets underway this week with 7-2A Division II teams starting the true hunt for a postseason berth. On that topic, what better way to open this week’s picks than with the five district matchups we’re most looking forward to seeing over the next seven weeks. Limiting...
Clay County's Time Capsule Unveils History Amidst Damage
Recent events in Clay County brought some nostalgia as a time capsule opened, unveiling a piece of the community's history. Despite damages and water exposure, the capsule contained old newspapers, stamps, and letters—one of which is an emotional letter from Nat Fleming to his descendants.
Waurika man charged with 5 felonies relating to August 2023 standoff
Waurika, Okla. (KSWO) - A 37-year-old Waurika man is facing additional charges after being already charged with felony kidnapping and misdemeanor threatening to perform an act of violence in August. David Hatmaker, who was in a standoff with Waurika police for about 12 hours on Aug. 17, 2023, is now...
AREA MENU: Stephenville-Rider highlights Week 5 slate of high school football season
WEEKLY SPECIAL STEPHENVILLE at RIDER When/where: 7 p.m. Friday, Memorial Stadium Live updates: Follow @Hull_TRN on X (formerly Twitter). Watch at wfisd.net/youtube. Listen at ROHOSportsNetwork.com. ...
Henrietta man killed in Saturday wreck
A Henrietta man was killed Saturday in a one-vehicle accident on U.S. 82 just northwest of Jolly. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported the accident happened at 4:39 p.m. when an older Suburban was traveling south on the highway and swerved into the center median. The driver overcorrected and the vehicle rolled...
Three Wichita Falls Residents Arrested for Burglary Following Citizen Tip
Three residents of Wichita Falls were arrested and accused of burglary over the weekend. This comes after an alert local reported seeing the suspects allegedly stealing items from a building on the 2200 block of Brook Avenue.
Wichita Falls Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party from the 90’s Brings Me So Much Joy
Let's go back to the best decade (mainly for the fact I was a kid during it). The 90's!. ^Ugh Chuck E. Cheese has sadly updated to these new dance floors in their locations and it brought me so much joy that Wichita Falls had one of the last ones in the country. Yeah, the robots scared some kids. However, hearing those things sing songs while I ate pepperoni pizza was a big part of my childhood.
WFISD chief calls TEA tactics "political"
The superintendent of the Wichita Falls Independent School District has lashed out at delays by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in releasing the annual ratings of the state’s school districts. The TEA is the state agency that oversees public schools in Texas. “We’re against all these measures that are designed to be political...
Farmer’s Almanac Says This is When Wichita Falls Will Get First Frost
Winter weather will be here before we know it, but just how soon will it arrive? Particularly the first frost of the fall. It seems like just yesterday we were suffering through triple-digital temperatures here in Wichita Falls. But those of us who live here know just how fast that can change.
Sinfull Sweets adds a spice kick to your sweet tooth
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — It’s a bit different from your everyday candy. “It’s like a thick consistency of basically a bunch of Mexican melted candy and it has a little bit of spice to it, sour and then sweet. Once you mix it up with like the mixture of different types of candies, like Mexican […]
Texas Lawman Linked to Oath Keepers Convicted After Violating Inmate Rights
A Texas sheriff with links to the Oath Keepers has been convicted of “official oppression” for the mistreatment of detainees in his jail in 2021, one of whom allegedly staged a suicide attempt.Oath Keepers Founder Gets 18 Years for Jan. 6 Plot: 'A Peril to This Country' Jeffery C. Lyde is the suspended sheriff of Clay County, a rural area of North Texas near the Oklahoma border. In November 2021, Rolling Stone broke the news that Lyde’s name appeared on a leaked roster of the Oath Keepers — the conspiratorial, anti-government militia that once actively recruited members of law enforcement....
Midwestern State University guarantees students fun Family Weekend
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Families will flock to the Midwestern State University campus in Wichita Falls to celebrate Family Weekend. Friday, September 22, 2023, will kick off MSU Family Weekend for students and their families. Around this time in the school year, students have been in classes for a little over a month and are […]
Dean – 09-19-23
13-year old Dean loves riding his bike, hiking, fishing, swimming, and playing basketball. He also likes playing on his tablet and video games, hot fries, and pizza. Dean looks forward to his forever family. If you are interested in being adoptive or foster parents and you would like to know...