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Elementary teacher, principal help deliver baby in school bathroom
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (Gray News) – A Texas elementary school teacher and principal helped a paraprofessional deliver her baby inside the school’s bathroom this week. According to KFDX/KJTL, the life-changing event happened at Cunningham Elementary in the Wichita Falls Independent School District. Paraprofessional Paige Lockstedt alerted L.I.F.E teacher...
Things to do in Wichita Falls this weekend, Aug. 29-Sept. 2
Wichita Falls is poised for high school football season to kick off Friday and for Labor Day weekend relaxation to set in any minute. When you're not cheering on your favorite player, there is a veritable plethora of things to do this weekend in Wichita Falls. Live music — from a southern alt rocker to a jazz quartet and to a guitarist skilled in blues, flamenco and jazz — is on offer this weekend at a...
Reducing zoning regulations may ease housing prices, Texas Comptroller says
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Texas must build over 300,000 homes to meet updated housing affordability, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Tuesday, August 27. It’s a crisis that’s been years in the making. And while Wichita Falls maintains a relatively static population of just above 100,000, local developers say an imbalance of supply and demand stays relevant.
‘Just a smile’: Amid understaffing, first responders invited to free lunch
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — While it may not be as busy as years past for first responders, staffing issues for fire and police have created barriers for both. But, they say a little help from the public can go a long way. “We’re out there to serve and protect...
Wichita Falls City Council to vote Tuesday on tax hike, fee increases
The Wichita Falls City Council on Tuesday will hold public hearings prior to adopting a budget for Fiscal Year 2025 and increasing the property tax rate and utility fees to pay for it. The meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth St. It is open to the public. The...
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...
ARRT extends recognition of rad assistant program in Texas
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) at its board of trustees meeting extended recognition for the radiologist assistant program at Midwestern State University for another five years. People who graduate from the program will meet ARRT’s educational eligibility requirement of completing a program recognized by the registry. To...
WFISD educators step in to deliver baby
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Wichita Falls ISD is welcoming its newest member to the family after two educators delivered a fellow teacher’s baby at an elementary school. We heard from the educators and they say they had to think quickly on their feet to ensure a healthy delivery.
Impact100 of Wichita Falls present grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wichita County
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - As the Impact100 WF grant cycle comes to an end, sixty women came together to raise sixty thousand dollars. All in support of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wichita County, assisting them with what they needed. “Presenting the check is my very favorite part....
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