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Times Record News

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An unused plot at a busy WF intersection to finally find a use

It’s a piece of land that has stood noticeably vacant on one of Wichita Falls’ busiest retail intersections for years. It appears it won’t be vacant much longer. The land, less than an acre at the intersection of Call Field Road and Lawrence Road, became the property of the city of Wichita Falls in 2011 when the city realigned the busy intersection. While businesses sprouted up around it, it remained barren, a desert in a retail forest. Part of the reason was the city being very choosy about what could be built on it. In 2022, the city posted a long list of no-nos for the acreage that included gas stations, pawnshops or check-cashing businesses. The city put it on the auction block on March 17, 2022. Smokestack Investments of Austin had the winning bid of $926,000. Wichita Appraisal District records show the land is owned by Desperado Investments LLC and is valued on the tax rolls at $864,000. More: New restaurant opens in Wichita Falls More: MSU Texas eyes first radiologic sciences doctorate Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation documents show Dutch Bros Coffee will build a 986-square-foot store on a portion of the site for drive-through and walk-up

Wichita Falls, TX · 1d

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Wichita Falls City Council to hear idea for Sikes Senter area

The Wichita Falls City Council on Tuesday will swear in two new members and hear a presentation about the proposed creation of a new tax increment reinvestment zone for the Sikes Senter area. The meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council chambers of City Hall, 1300 Seventh Street. It is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the city’s website . David Coleman will be sworn in as the new District 3 councilor and Heather Reitsma will become the new District 5 representative. Both were elected on Nov. 3. Coleman replaces Jeff Browning who is out on term limitations, and Reitsma will replace Tom Taylor, who dropped out of the race for reelection. The proposed TIF Zone No. 5 would be “to support the University Town Center (Sikes Senter) redevelopment and encourage additional private investment in the area," according to the agenda. TIF designations allow local governments to redirect property taxes collected within a certain area to pay for improvements in that area by using future tax revenues in the zone to pay for improvements, according to the Texas Comptroller’s Office. The money can be used to build public infrastructure, boost development and reimburse private

Wichita Falls, TX · 12h

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Father-daughter duo hosts Wichita Falls book event

A local father-daughter duo is hosting a book release and reading event for the community.

Wichita Falls, TX · 1d

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Burkburnett Annex renovations aim for end-of-year finish

Renovations to the Burkburnett Annex are moving along, with officials still hoping to wrap up construction before the end of the year.

Burkburnett, TX · 2d

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While Texas went Blue, Montague County stuck with Red on Nov. 3

While Texas voters said no to almost every Republican statewide candidate in the Nov. 3 general elections, Montague County voters stuck with the Red despite the Blue Democratic wave that swept the state. Voters certain came out in force which is not often the norm for a mid-term election. There...

Montague County, TX · 1d

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Water restrictions continue in Bowie, Nocona

Water customers in the Cities of Bowie and Nocona remain under voluntary and mandatory water restrictions as the anticipated heavy October rains never really appeared. Bowie rainfall was only 3.75 inches for October, following a 5.9 inch rain in September. Total for the year so far is 38.97 inches in Bowie.

Nocona, TX · 1d

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5 Best Restaurants in Lawton, Oklahoma You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Lawton, Oklahoma — a city where the prairie wind carries stories and the sky stretches wide, where Fort Sill’s legacy mingles with the laughter of families, and where every block is stitched together by the dreams of soldiers, students, and old-timers who call this patch of red earth home. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: brick storefronts, weathered diners, and the gentle sprawl of neighborhoods where porch lights glow late and barbecue smoke drifts on the breeze. It’s a place where the food scene is a living, breathing thing — shaped by Comanche roots, military wanderers, and the quiet pride of those who never left and those who found their way back.

Lawton, OK · 5d

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Oklahoma Sheriff Got a Judge to Title a Stolen ATV to His Office the Same Day, Then Cited Repair Costs for Keeping It

Stacey McCurry of Stillwater, Oklahoma, is suing the Grady County Sheriff's Office for an ATV that was stolen in Payne County in 2020. The office's reason for not handing it back, as KGOU reported it, is that a judge has already titled the machine to the county and the county paid to fix it.

Grady County, OK · 4d

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Lawton city manager recaps city council meeting

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton City Manager John Ratliff joined 7News Anchor Tarra Jones at the desk to recap Tuesday night’s city council meeting. During the interview, Ratliff spoke about a special presentation on behalf of the late Butch Huskey, former Major League Baseball (MLB) player. To hear the...

Lawton, OK · 2d

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Lawton committee advances Lake Lawtonka fee increase

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Fee Committee held a special meeting Monday morning to discuss increases in annual boathouse fees at Lake Lawtonka. Three years ago, the Lawton City Council approved phased increases in annual boathouse space fees until the full $3,500 rate is achieved in the coming years.

Lawton, OK · 3d

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VFW Post 5263 holds flag retirement ceremony in Lawton

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - VFW Post 5263 held a flag retirement ceremony in Lawton to honor veterans. During the ceremony, loved ones placed flags in honor of veterans who have served, those currently serving and those no longer living. Organizers said the ceremony is about more than honoring veterans. They...

Lawton, OK · 1d

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Chickasha city leaders hope to become defense manufacturing site

Chickasha city leaders are hoping a visit this week by two nationally recognized organizations, Siemens and America Makes, results in aerospace and defense manufacturing, workforce development, and industry partnerships at the Chickasha Airport Industrial Park. The two groups made their visit at the request of Chet Hitt, a developer of...

Chickasha, OK · 2d

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Lawton brings to life ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

LAWTON (KFDX/KJTL) — The City of Lawton Arts and Humanities Department is bringing a classic book to the McMahon Memorial Auditorium for a live theatrical production. To close out the NEA Big Read, on Saturday, November 14, 'To Kill A Mockingbird' will be taking the stage at the McMahon Memorial Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Lawton, OK · 2d

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Lawton city manager recaps city council meeting

Lawton City Manager John Ratliff joined 7News Anchor Tarra Jones at the desk to recap Tuesday night’s city council meeting.

Lawton, OK · 2d

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Buffalo Soldiers Built This Frontier Fort in 1869, and Oklahoma Still Holds the Clues

Some places look ordinary from the road, with weathered stone buildings and a quiet parade field that could pass for any old campus. Then you step inside and realize you are standing in the middle of a frontier story that Oklahoma has kept alive for more than 150 years. Buffalo...

Lawton, OK · 4d

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Oklahoma Advent Calendar Fantasy: Fried Pies, Jerky, Dip Mix And Candles

Bedre's Oklahoma-shaped chocolate kicks off a fantasy advent calendar full of local flavor, from Head Country BBQ Sauce to Bryant Pecans. Plus, locally made dip mixes, pepper jelly, and, because we're dreaming, Braum's ice cream and eggnog.

Oklahoma · 3d

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Homemaker opens up front porch stand in Wichita Falls

A Wichita Falls woman aims to bring the community together by means of her new small-business porch stand, Shugarshoo Home Goods . The front porch stand is self-serve and open for business 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the corner of Rhea Road and Blankenship Street. According to owner Kayla Crane, the business started off in July 2024 as a way of earning extra income. She began attending the Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market on Saturdays, but her business steadily became something bigger as the demand grew. In April, Crane opened up the self-serve porch stand, which offers customers another avenue to purchase her made-from-scratch products. "In our opinion, everything in the world is getting kind of lackadaisical, and commercial, and everything is made cheaper with seed oils, and it's all about making a dollar," said Crane. "Everything we do, we do with the best ingredients we can that makes reasonable sense to also be able to turn a profit." Crane said her products do not use vegetable or canola oil, and she only uses real butter. The caramel, toffee and puddings used in the cookies or treats are made from scratch on the stove. "If I'm not

Wichita Falls, TX · 4d

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Lawton Community Theatre to hold ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ performance

The Lawton Community Theatre and the city’s Arts and Humanities Council are teaming up to put on a one-night performance this weekend.

Lawton, OK · 2d

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Comanche County Community Coalition to host community resource fair

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Comanche County Community Coalition will be hosting their 6th Community Resource Fair. The event will be from 4:30 to 6:00. on Nov. 12 at FISTA Innovation Park. Organizers say there will be dozens of organizations offering assistance relating to food, clothing healthcare and family resources.

Comanche County, OK · 3d

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OSBI hosts ‘Missing in Oklahoma’ event in Lawton

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Families searching for missing loved ones gathered in Lawton on Sunday for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation’s “Missing in Oklahoma” event. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cameron University. OSBI invited families, friends and local agencies to connect...

Lawton, OK · 5d