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‘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...
HIGHLIGHTS: High school softball/baseball – May 16, 2024
Class 3A softball | Regional semifinals | Iowa Park vs Amarillo River RoadIowa Park battled River Road in game one of a girls high school softball regional semifinal round playoff series.The Lady Hawks won 13-1. Class 2A softball | Regional semifinals | Archer City vs RieselArcher City battled Riesel in game one of a high […]
Museum of North Texas History names new director
The Museum of North Texas History has a new executive director. He is Jeremy Davis, who comes to Wichita Falls from Norman, Oklahoma. "My family and I are excited to join the Wichita Falls community," Davis said in a news release. ...
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. ...
United Regional reveales new medical technology
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - United Regional Health Care System revealed its latest innovative machine that helps with back surgery. The O-arm is a mobile X-ray system that allows surgeons more precision during operations. This technology allows people to get the best care while staying close to home. The Stealth...
Things to do this weekend in Wichita Falls
It’s a transition weekend for Wichita Falls students and faculty as the school year winds down. But plenty of activities are beginning to get underway for that changeover to a summer way of living. Friday, May 17. Wichita Falls ISD: No classes for public school students in Wichita Falls....
Special scene: Fans cherish what could be Rider baseball's final game at Hoskins Field
They want to be part of the last Rider moments. The baseball diehards were in abundance for Thursday’s regional quarterfinal series opener against Grapevine. But so was a rowdy student section down the third-base line and a smattering of Raider alums wanting to witness history. They cheered when Champ Wall stuck out the...
Rider vs Grapevine - Game 1, Regional Quarterfinals
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Rider Raiders hosted game one of the regional quarterfinal playoff series with the Grapevine Mustangs on Thursday night. Grapevine got the win, 3-1. Game two will be played on Friday night at Denton High School due to Grapevine’s field being too wet. First pitch is set for 7pm.
One last ride: Rider baseball enters weekend series ready to keep season alive
It’s been known for a long time the 2023-24 school year would be the last one for Rider, Wichita Falls and Hirschi high schools. Every sports team’s last chapter for the three programs has already been written except one. Rider baseball is the final team standing, and they desperately want their ride to keep going heading into a Region I-5A quarterfinal series against Grapevine.
TCEQ Approves Permit to Build Lake Ringgold Reservoir in Clay County
Despite opposition and the decision of an administrative law judge, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) voted on Friday, May 10 to approve the City of Wichita Falls’ permit to move forward with building an additional reservoir in Clay County. Lake Ringgold is part of the State Water...
Lillies Coffee shop hosts grand opening
HENRIETTA, Texas — A new business just up the road from Wichita Falls celebrated a grand opening Saturday brimming with the aroma of coffee, the sounds of music and smiles on friendly faces. Lillies Coffee shop at 109 W. Omega St. provides a drink menu, a small indoor seating...
Smith's Gardentown to celebrate 75th anniversary Saturday
Smith’s Gardentown of Wichita Falls will celebrate its 75th anniversary at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at their location at 4940 Seymour Highway. Smith’s was founded by C.O. Smith Sr., his sons Curtis W. and his wife, Ruth, and C.O. Jr. in 1949. The first storefront was located on Beverly...
Area lake levels rise third week in a row
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - For the third week in a row, Wichita Falls area lake levels have risen. Lakes Kickapoo and Arrowhead rose 4% within the past week. This sets the combined water capacity for the area at 67.7%. Despite the increase, local water customers are still under Stage...
Boy Scouts of America announces name change
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - After 114 years the Boys Scouts of America is changing its name, they will now call themselves Scouting America. The scouts have seen dwindling numbers in memberships in recent years. Our local troops have a total of 850 members with 300 girls and 2 dozen...
Wichita Falls Police Department holds memorial service
The Wichita Falls Police Department celebrated police week on Monday with a memorial service to honor all those who have fallen and those who currently serve. "This whole week is dedicated as police week, so today we take the time to honor those officers who have fallen in the line of duty, to honor their families and their loved ones," Sgt. Charlie Eipper, WFPD public information officer, said.
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