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New rooftop restaurant to open in downtown Wichita Falls
A new restaurant will open in downtown Wichita Falls this weekend. The Loft at Picker’s Universe is set to open at 5 p.m. Saturday. Wayne Moore, the general manager and executive chef, said the restaurant will specialize in Southern comfort food. ...
Wichita Falls’ Optimists Club celebrates a century of community service
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) —Since 1924, the Optimist Club of Wichita Falls has helped shape the futures of youth through financial support, mentorship, and community service. One hundred years later, organization president Marc Cannedy gets to ring in the milestone anniversary. “The group of men that came together to form...
Labor Day weekend looking rainy across North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – Parts of Dallas-Fort Worth started off the Labor Day holiday weekend with cloudy to mostly cloudy skies.Clouds from the upper Texas coast trough continued to rotate into North Texas throughout the morning and more cloud cover moved in as the weak cold front slid into North Texas later in the day.Rain chances sit at 20% in the southeast to 40% closer to the front today. The weather alerts remain in place through the Labor Day holiday for the daily rain and storm chances. Simply put, the holiday weekend won't be a complete washout and there will be...
New Texas Laws You Need To Know By September 1st
Three new Texas laws will take effect beginning September 1st. Here's your chance to review them so you don't break one without realizing it!. Let's start with House Bill 18. This bill requires digital service providers, like social media platforms, to register a user's age before allowing them to make an account. It also says that social media companies must have permission from the parents of minors before an account can be created.
Get Ready for the 2024 East/West Rivalry Game
The date for the 2024 East/West Rivalry has been set. This years game has lost some of it's luster. Both East and West have been put in new districts this season, which means that this years contest will be a non-district matchup and will be the second game of the season. Last year's game was the season finale with playoff seeding on the line.
The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas
The priciest new listing in the Lone Star State is a $27.5 million estate in Southlake, listed by Michael Hershenberg of Real. All properties were listed within the past 30 days. 1. 1469 Sunshine Lane, Southlake. $27,500,000. Listed by Michael Hershenberg of Real. 2. 2810 Scenic Drive, Austin. $25,500,000. Listed...
Texas Teachers Are The Most Overworked In The U.S.
It certainly appears that we aren't taking very good care of our teachers. A number of Texas school districts have kicked off the school year. This type of thing would never be on my radar, except for the fact that a number of teachers posted their Amazon wish lists online in order to receive a little help. If you're unfamiliar with the phenomenon, the teachers are so desperate for classroom basics that they are turning to their communities for a little support. I have to say, it's a bit embarrassing that the State Of Texas doesn't give teachers what they need to do their jobs.
Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Offenders Back in Custody
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces two Texas 10 Most Wanted offenders are back in custody. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Dewarren Knowles on Aug. 17 and Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Antioneo Sims on Aug. 27. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid in Sims’ arrest.
13 Girls Have Gone Missing in Texas During August Alone
Keep your eyes peeled for these young girls who all went missing during August in Texas. If you have any information you think could help the police, don't hesitate to call. If we all work together, we just might be able to bring everyone home safely. 13 Young Girls Have...
Epic Texas Eagle Scout Now Shares All-Time Record
Scouting America, formally known as Boy Scouts of America, has been a program in Texas for over 100 years, and it has helped prepare tweens and teens learn many practical life skills that continue to be drawn upon for the remainder of their lives no matter what age they reach. One way to ensure a skill has been mastered is by earning a merit badge that symbolizes their demonstration of those abilities in important fields like first aid, swimming, and camping.
What-A-Mum: Texas Homecoming Mums Get More Creative Throughout The Years
High School football season is upon us and in Texas, that means it’s time for Mum's season. Mum is short for the chrysanthemum flower. This flower was given by a boy to his homecoming date, cue “Homecoming Mum.”. Back in the day, a homecoming mum was a simple...
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