History

I came across the above image of a vintage postcard for a Gillard's Restaurant in Wichita Falls online recently. Since I hadn't heard of Gillard's, I wondered what the old building was being used for today.

The last few weeks in the United States have been a test. We have been tested on where we are, where we have been, where we want to be and how we want to get there. How do we achieve that very basic idea of ONE Nation?

Although Wichita Falls is a small city, it has huge cultural and historic significance. Here is a look back at the city’s rich historical past and how it benefits and affects its present.

Thanksgiving is on record as being America’s second-favorite holiday (Christmas wins first prize, of course), so it makes sense that Thanksgiving lore is a part of our shared cultural history and something we start learning early in our lives. But it turns out a lot of what we think we know about Turkey Day is wrong.

Facebook page helps bring back some good ole' memories from days gone by in the Falls

As guns go, the Gatling gun is one of the most fascinating and most feared in the history of firepower.

Today people will stop and reflect about the legacy of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. — one of a number of famous people who made marks of their own despite having names that ended with "Junior." Dr. King's father was also a minister who inspired many followers, but obviously his son reached even greater heights. Here's a look back at ten other famous Juniors. Read

This week, families will come together from all across the nation for Thanksgiving. They will stuff themselves full of turkey, side dishes and desserts. Some will laugh and joke with relatives, while others renew old feuds and bicker with their cousins and siblings. No matter how your particular Thanksgiving winds up, you can thank the American Pilgrims for starting this long-standing custom.