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Oklahoma health system is shutting down hospital
Looking to cut costs, the Norman Regional Health System is consolidating two hospitals. Its longtime hospital in downtown Norman will shift to urgent care. For more than seven decades, the Norman Regional Hospital has served patients in downtown Norman, Oklahoma. But aiming to reduce costs, the Norman Regional Health System...
Man from Apache shoots dog, throws body in trash can, authorities say
APACHE CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Apache is facing multiple charges after investigators accuse him of killing a dog while he was intoxicated. Aldon Ray Pointer faces five charges in total, including felony animal cruelty, carrying a firearm under the influence, and threatening to perform an act of violence.
City of Elgin welcomes addition of new firetruck to fire department
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Elgin has a new firetruck and at $375,000, Engine 2 is now one of the largest firetrucks in Comanche County. 7News caught up with Elgin’s fire chief, Mike Baker, who says it will mostly be used in the county, as it has a massive 3,000-gallon tank that’s perfect for fighting fires when there are no hydrants nearby.
Grayson Rigdon joining Columbus Cardinals – July 24, 2024
BENJAMIN (KFDX/KJTL) — Two-time defending Nexstar Sports Awards small school male athlete of the year winner Grayson Rigdon is leaving Texoma. The former Benjamin multi-sport star is taking his talents to Columbus High School for his senior season in 2024-25. The Cardinals are a class 3A Division I program located between Houston and San Antonio. […]
Another Major Store Leaving Sikes Senter Mall in Wichita Falls, Texas
Another one of the bigger clients in Sikes Senter Mall announced they're moving out. Not Been a Good Year for Our Mall in Wichita Falls. When you think of the bigger properties at Sikes Senter Mall. Four things come to most people's minds. Dillard's (which actually took up two stores at the mall), JC Penny, AMC Movie Theaters, and At Home. All of those properties take up massive amounts of space and sadly another one will be leaving us.
Woman without air conditioning gifted new air conditioning unit
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Earlier this month, we told you about a woman living in a Wichita Falls apartment complex who said she had been dealing with a broken AC unit for several weeks. Having air conditioning is a must-have in the Texoma heat, so News Channel 6 wanted...
Human case of West Nile Virus found in Wichita County
After finding increased presence of the West Nile Virus in the majority of its mosquito pool testing, the Wichita County Public Health District now reports that there is one confirmed human case of the virus in Wichita County.
Abbott announces Sentinel school safety system
Jul. 25—AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday announced the launch of Sentinel, an innovative and comprehensive system designed to enhance the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff in school buildings across Texas. Sentinel is provided by the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Office of School Safety and Security and is available to all schools in the state at no charge to the ...
TPWD releasing native desert bighorn sheep populations in West Texas this fall
Desert bighorn sheep continue to make a comeback in Texas as wildlife officials ram through efforts to restore the population that was once extinct in the Lone Star State. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced plans earlier this month to restore the native species to the Franklin Mountains this fall, as part...
Deadline for newborn enrollment to Texas prepaid tuition plan approaching
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Texas families have until July 31 to enroll their newborns or children younger than 1 year of age at the time of enrollment for the 2023-2024 prices in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state’s prepaid college tuition plan. “It is never too early...
In the Texas Panhandle, nurses make home visits to new moms in need
AMARILLO — Brianna Tilson shuffled through the duffel bag in her trunk, taking a mental inventory of what she needed for her next appointment. She paused, then the nurse tossed in a big pack of diapers before slinging the heavy bag over her shoulder and going up the stairs to Sedraya Kemp’s apartment.
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
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