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Plant to seek incentives to bring new jobs to Wichita Falls
A longtime Wichita Falls manufacturer will approach the city for some financial incentives to expand its operation and hire a few new employees. Wichita Clutch was founded in 1949 as a manufacturer of heavy-duty clutches and brakes for industrial uses. The company, located at 2800 Fisher Road, was acquired by...
The “World’s Littlest Skyscraper” Can Be Found In Texas
Not everything is bigger in Texas. Of course most things are. We are a big state that likes big trucks, big homes, and big football stadiums for our big Friday, Saturday, and Sunday entertainment. But when it comes to our skylines, Texas doesn't actually have the biggest or tallest building...
Roll-off flap: Wichita Falls City Council tackles controversial dumpster ordinance — again
The controversy that emerged when the Wichita Falls City Council took up the issue of private trash roll-off containers two years ago has not abated. — The city adopted a new ordinance then that banned the private companies from placing the roll-offs at residences, giving the city rights to that business and limiting the private companies to commercial and industrial customers.
Summer heat causing water leaks for some Wichita Falls residents
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Wichita Falls residents are experiencing water service interruptions following multiple main water leaks. Most people assume that freezing temperatures cause pipe bursts, but according to Utility Operations Manager Mark Southard, that’s not the case in hotter climates. “When we go from spring when we...
Despite 'stumbling stones' new group works to save Wichita Falls Railroad Museum
Like "The Little Engine That Could," the Wichita Falls Railroad Museum Board is plugging away at getting the downtown attraction above water and back on track. “We had a couple of stumbling stones because when we turned on the water we had a big old leak,” said the board’s program director, Jan Saville. ...
WFISD approves new contract for Superintendent
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Wichita Falls Independent School District approved the new contract for Superintendent Dr. Donny Lee at Monday’s board meeting. Dr. Lee has been the leader of the district since July 2022. When he initially took the role, he made it clear he wanted to improve...
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