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Wichita Falls homebuilder charged in alleged fraud schemeTimes Record News1 day ago
Wichita Falls drought comes with new rules set in placeKSWO1 day ago
Driver identified in fatal, Sunday morning crashTexoma's Homepage1 day ago
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Wichita Falls homebuilder charged in alleged fraud scheme
A Wichita Falls homebuilder was jailed after being accused of theft by fraud. Ricardo Sandoval, owner of Desilu Properties, was arrested by Wichita Falls Police on Friday on a charge of misapplication of fiduciary property or property of financial institution. Sandoval was free Monday from the Wichita County Jail on $250,000 in bail. ...
Anthony Patterson’s alleged co-conspirator arrested in Wichita County
A week before jury selection is set to begin for the human trafficking and sex crimes trial of Anthony Patterson, his alleged co-conspirator who is set to be called to testify against him behind bars in the Wichita County Jail.
Driver identified in fatal, Sunday morning crash
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Police have identified the driver in a fatal crash that happened over the weekend. Just after 4 a.m. on Sunday, October 20, Wichita Falls Police were called to a single-vehicle crash at the Sheppard Access and Iowa Park Road intersection. An ambulance crew had discovered the vehicle, a 2023 Kia SUV, […]
Jury to decide Brandon Wright punishment following guilty plea
An Iowa Park man has pleaded guilty to an intoxicated manslaughter charge connected to a wreck that killed a Wichita Falls man on June 3, 2023. Brandon Wright was in 30th District Court on Friday for a pre-trial hearing when he entered the plea. However, he asked that a jury determine his punishment. The punishment phase of the trial is set for Nov. 18. ...
Amazon coming to Wichita Falls with ample jobs, Chamber confirms
EDITORS’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect the correct budget for this project. WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Chamber of Commerce officials have confirmed that a large-scale distributor will soon make its way to Wichita Falls. Wichita Falls will soon begin construction on a state-of-the-art Amazon last-mile distribution center, Chamber officials announced on Monday, […]
Tour One of the Most Haunted Places in Wichita Falls, Texas Halloween Weekend
So many Halloween events this weekend, but here's another you may want to check out. Kell House Museum Haunted Tours Back this Saturday. The Kell House has been turned into a museum here in Wichita Falls. Originally owned by Frank Kell, one of the prominent businessmen that helped put Wichita Falls on the map back in the day. Frank Kell made a lot of money in Wichita Falls thanks to the railroads, flour milling, and oil. In 1910, he finished this massive property at 900 Bluff Street overlooking Wichita Falls.
‘Want to stay in this area’: Habitat For Humanity seeks volunteers, help revitalization efforts in central Wichita Falls
As the city aims to revitalize central Wichita Falls, Habitat for Humanity executive director Will Goodner wants to do the same by building in the historical neighborhood.
New and improved Wichita County tax offices reopen
The tax offices in the Wichita County Annex are open for business again after a 19-month hiatus while extensive remodeling was done to the 1930s-era building. During that period, office personnel worked from satellite offices in neighboring communities. ...
Vote for TRN Sports Athlete of the Week for Oct. 14-19
The poll is open! It's time to vote for TRN Sports Athlete of the Week for the week of Oct. 14-19. There are 14 local athletes nominated for this award. All nominees were chosen from stats submitted by their respective coaches. The poll closes at approximately noon Friday. ...
The Texas City With Some of the Worst Drivers in the U.S.
A recent study found that a city in Texas had some of the worst drivers in the country. Everyone complains about bad drivers in every city. Of course, no one would ever admit to being one. We would all rather point the finger at others than take a good hard look at ourselves.
Witches, Wednesdays and . . . a really big chicken flock to Halloween in the Park
Witch's hat in hand, a little girl watched intently while a little boy in a super hero costume played a game — one of numerous spooktacular scenes playing out Saturday during Halloween in the Park. The city of Wichita Falls held this year's annual Halloween in the Park at the Wichita Falls Sports Complex. ...
Limited rain, low lake levels forces return of Stage 1 drought restrictions
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Limited rainfall and lower lake levels forced the city of Wichita Falls to enact Stage 1 drought restrictions again. City officials said the combined lake levels of Kickapoo and Arrowhead have fallen below 65%, automatically triggering the Stage 1 drought watch. This means that watering hours are now limited to two […]
Why do people enjoy haunted houses so much?
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL)— When the leaves start to turn, ghosts and ghouls come out to play. But sometimes, people seek out the ghosts and ghouls at one of the many haunted houses open in their area. For some, haunted houses are too much, but others enjoy getting a good scare. A couple of haunted house […]
Athlete of the week: Reed McClain | Iowa Park football
Just like a game’s significance can propel it into our game of the year consideration, an athlete’s performance under certain circumstances can also be magnified. Such is the case this week as a young man from Iowa Park earns our honor as athlete of the week! The Hawks started a freshman at quarterback on Friday […]
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