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You might notice a new installation in Wichita Falls in front of the Vitro facility. This is what is known as a 'ghost bike' and many may not know the story behind why these go up.

Wichita Falls Police are asking for help identifying a suspect accused of passing counterfeit bills twice at the same local retailer. Cash reward available.

Before he helped Ohio State secure a National Championship in football. He was throwing touchdown passes in Wichita Falls. Looks like J.T. Barrett will be immortalized forever in the Ohio State Hall of Fame.

Cheapism named a legendary Lockhart barbecue joint the best cheap BBQ in Texas, and this longtime Texas BBQ fan says the pick is hard to argue with.

This week's fugitives are facing charges of burglary of a habitation, criminal mischief, possession of a controlled substance, and more.

The Dallas Cowboys are currently training in Oxnard, California, but today we're going to look back at when the team was right here in Wichita Falls.

If your vacation budget is tight, this Texas city offers one of the cheapest summer getaways anywhere in the United States.

The Texas Tax-Free Weekend returns Aug. 7-9 with savings on many back-to-school essentials priced under $100.

We got word that today is the opening day for our favorite Halloween store in Wichita Falls and it looks like in the next few hours Spirit is back.

A $200,000 Texas Two-Step jackpot remains unclaimed. The winning ticket expires September 5, so Texas Lottery players should check their numbers now.

One of Wichita Falls' most recognizable homes has hit the market. Tour the historic White House-inspired mansion listed for $2.75 million.

Experts say gradually adjusting bedtime before school starts can help children wake up more easily when classes begin.

Data centers are popping up all over Texas and it looks the Governor has paused any new construction until new audits have concluded.

Looks like a Wichita Falls soccer star has been selected for a camp with Atlético De Madrid in Spain. The family will be doing a lot around town to help raise funds for the trip and here's how you can help.

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

This week's fugitives are facing charges of theft of property, evading arrest, forgery of a financial instrument, and more.

Over the next few weeks, school bells will be ringing all over the state of Texas. Even before the first day, we already have some controversy from one school district over a policy.

Looking for somewhere new to eat? Check out Yelp's Top 20 trending restaurants around Wichita Falls for July 2026.

We're officially less than two months away from The State Fair of Texas opening in Dallas. Good news! They were once again named one of the best in the country.

A Seguin resident won $1 million playing the Texas Lottery's 200X The Cash scratch ticket. Three top prizes are still available.

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.