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Tomorrow is the annual Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen and you can help out a hospital right here in Wichita Falls.

Extreme heat has returned to Texas. Learn the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke before spending time outdoors.

A Texas Lottery player has just days left to claim a $1 million Powerball prize before the winning ticket expires this week.

We're about a month away from the big ride in Wichita Falls and for those riders that may get stuck on the route. The Hotter'N Hell Hundred is looking for volunteers to help them out.

Buy a Blizzard at participating Texas Dairy Queen locations on July 30 and help support Children's Miracle Network hospitals across East Texas.

Have you seen this stolen Kia Sportage? Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers is investigating a vehicle theft that happened on Taylor Street.

Friendly reminder if you decide to dine and dash at certain Wichita Falls restaurants you will be shamed online and we're here for it.

This week's fugitives are facing charges of possession of a controlled substance, abandoning/endangering a child, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and more.

A small pet peeve of mine living in Wichita Falls is the Coke debate and I really don't understand it.

East Texas has produced Grammy winners, NFL stars, actors and entertainers. See which famous names got their start in the Piney Woods.

We see the argument online constantly about blurring a license plate in a social media picture or video. But is there actual law?

A Houston resident won $1 million playing the Texas Lottery's Queen of Spades scratch ticket after purchasing the winning ticket in Humble.

Big Tex is getting a fresh Texas-made wardrobe featuring new clothing, boots, and a custom cowboy hat for the 2026 State Fair.

Did you ever hear the story of the man that went into a Wichita Falls hospital to have his bladder removed? Then when he woke up. He was missing a lot more.

This Saturday is the big day at The Carlson Law Firm in Wichita Falls. Free backpacks for kids and here's everything you need to know.

Planning a Texas road trip? These two Lone Star towns were recognized as must-visit food destinations for BBQ, wine, and more.

We have all done it. A little air guitar when your favorite solo comes on during a song. That air guitar of yours could earn you a real guitar right here in Wichita Falls.

Another Texas Lottery player is a millionaire after claiming a $1 million scratch-off jackpot. See where the winning ticket was sold.

A terrifying video shows a dump truck striking a Denton overpass after its bed remained raised.

Today would have been Chris Cornell's 62nd birthday. The legendary Soundgarden front man is no longer with us, but did you know several free sound gardens are around Wichita Falls?

Texans are questioning a new study that named the state's most popular gas station.

Looks like an eight pound burrito is going viral in Wichita Falls and if you were unaware of this food challenge. I consider it the hardest in town.

A new business in Wichita Falls is opening up on Saturday and here are what the most popular items are at other locations across the country.

DoorDash's latest report shows Texas dominates the list of America's cheapest cheeseburger combos. See which cities made the rankings.

A tornado touched down in San Antonio Wednesday morning, crossing I-10 near UTSA and The Rim. Multiple videos captured the rare July twister.

Looks like one of the biggest steak chains in America is opening a Wichita Falls location in 2027. Let's see where the current steak places stack up in Wichita Falls.

A New Braunfels resident won an incredible $20 million playing the Texas Lottery's $20 Million Supreme scratch ticket game. Here's where it was sold.

Looks like several restaurants in Wichita Falls were stolen from over the weekend, but not from a safe. From those precious grease traps in their parking lots.

For those returning for the fall semester at Midwestern State University, a new mural is up in the Bridwell Activities Center that was done by a local artist.

Snow’s BBQ in Lexington has earned a reputation as one of Texas’ best barbecue destinations, despite being open only one day a week.

This week's fugitives are facing charges of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, and more.

With the Wichita Falls waterfall not operating currently. Maybe it's time for a 2026 update to the iconic 'Put The Falls, Back in Wichita Falls' song?

Blue Bell is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with its new Chocolate Lava Cake Ice Cream, featuring cake pieces, fudge swirl, and sundae sauce.