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‘Art can tell that story’: Wichita County Commissioners presented with art advocacy award
Wichita County was nominated for the award by the Arts Alliance for supporting the Legends Project, which honors Wichita County native Charlye Farris. Farris is known for becoming the first African American woman to receive her license to practice law in the state of Texas.
Fritch man accused of shooting wife twice before turning gun on himself
CLAY COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — A Fritch man is accused of shooting his wife twice before fatally shooting himself on Highway 287 near Wichita Falls early Sunday morning. The incident happened at about 2:37 a.m. on Hwy 287 South near the Wilson Overpass and Stephens Ranch Road, just inside Clay County.
Wichita County man sentenced after plea to child sex offenses
A 33-year-old Wichita County man has been sentenced to prison for sex crimes committed against an 8-year-old girl in Electra, according to court records. Hunter James Vowell pleaded guilty Monday to charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child and attempt to commit indecency with a child/sexual contact as part of a plea bargain in 89th District Court.
Roaches, food drippings, sticky sinks: Wichita Falls restaurant inspections June 24-30
Here are the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District restaurant inspection scores for Wichita County conducted June 24–30. Scores in each category are listed by most recent inspection date. The health department conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. During June 24-30, the department conducted reviews and/or inspections...
Sheriff warns of phone scam
The Wichita County Sheriff's Office warns that some residents are getting fraudulent telephone calls from individuals who claim to be with the WCSO. "The callers are advising the residents that they have outstanding warrants for their arrest," a Sheriff's Office press release said. They tell residents to purchase gift cards...
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