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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.
Kitten Lieutenant’s cuteness commands any room: Wilbarger Humane Society
VERNON (KFDX/KJTL) — With a well-rounded personality that commands any room, Lieutenant the kitten from Wilbarger Humane Society is the ideal addition to any feline-friendly home. Lieutenant, a 9-week-old American Medium Hair, is a confidently calm kitten, according to pet technicians. In fact, the little guy is often described as having an “old soul in […]
Enjoy car shows, food, more at upcoming United Regional Children’s Miracle Network fundraisers
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Food, games and prizes are a given when you come out and support upcoming fundraisers, and it’s all for a good cause. Look forward to two events happening in June 2024 for the whole family to come out and enjoy, all while supporting the Children’s Miracle Network at United Regional. On […]
Wichita County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Wichita County listed for $219,925 in May, up 0.2% from the previous month's $219,500, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 8.6% from $202,450. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
87th annual Oil Bowl Classic returns to Wichita Falls
The 87th annual Oil Bowl Classic football game will be played on Saturday June 15, 2024 at Memorial Stadium. Recently graduated senior student-athletes from across the state of Texas converge on Midwestern State University’s campus during the week leading up to the festivities. This year, the Maskat Shrine is holding all-star games in basketball, volleyball […]
Area sending 16 to play in Oil Bowl
The 87th Maskat Shrine Oil Bowl Classic is happening this week and area schools have 16 players and one coach from five schools competing in it. Players from Bowie, Nocona, Prairie Valley, Gold-Burg and Bellevue will play with and against the best graduating athletes in the Wichita Falls area. It...
Here's how Wichita Falls-area coaches reacted to the new UIL split division playoff format
The University Interscholastic League approved sweeping changes to the postseason structure for team sports Tuesday. The approved proposal creates split divisions for the playoffs in volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball and baseball. It’s the same structure currently used at the Class 6A level in football. The passed amendment will split...
Lake levels drop slightly
Wichita Falls officially picked up .43-inch of rain early Monday to bring the total so far in 2024 to 21.76 inches — well ahead of the normal 12.24 inches by this date in the year. The area will have a chance of more rain through Tuesday night before hot, sunny weather sets in for the rest of the week. ...
The Fun Pianos Show performs dueling pianos at the Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market
Downtown Wichita Falls Development hosted "Pianos in Paradise: A Dueling Pianos Performance" Saturday at the Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market at 713 Ohio Ave. "We have a a fun dueling pianos show going on at the downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market," Jana Schmader, Downtown Wichita Falls Development executive director, said. "It's just a...
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