Ara Washburn
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Wichita Falls, TX, United States
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4B Board approves MPEC conference center hotel project
4B Board members unanimously voted to approve funding for the proposed MPEC conference center and hotel project. → Read More
Bully’s Bar and Grill serve up pizza with a side of Rock ‘n’ Roll for nearly 15 years
Bully's Bar And Grill is actually coming up on it's 15th year on Seymour Highway, serving up cocktails, pizza and more with a side of rock n' roll. → Read More
Montague Co. ‘Adopt a Cemetery’ program to restore century old cemeteries
The goal: encouraging family or community members of buried ancestors to not only try to locate all the cemeteries in the area, but restore them so that history isn't lost. → Read More
Familiar faces celebrated 35th annual Boomtown Parade kicks-off
Kicking off the last night of the Boomtown rodeo was the 35th annual parade. → Read More
Oklahoma photographer captures special moments in animal’s lives
It can be a challenge finding the right photographer to capture those special moments in your life, such as your wedding or maternity photo shoots. But what about your furry friend's special moments? → Read More
Multiple units respond to Harrison Apartments Friday night
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Multiple Wichita Falls firefighters are responding to a fire at The Harrison Apartments Wednesday night. Officials were called out to the 2000 block of Virginia Drive about 8:30 p.m. We have crew members on scene working to gather information on this incident, so stay with Texoma’s Homepage as we learn more. → Read More
Walmart ends all handgun ammunition sales and asks customers not to open carry guns into stores
Walmart on Tuesday announced it will reduce its gun and ammunition sales, one month after more than 20 people were killed in a mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. → Read More
13th annual Blues Ball a stage for bands, volunteer fireman fundraising
The 13th annual Blues Ball Festival is underway in Medicine Park. Now until 11 P.M. and tomorrow afternoon starting at 3 P.M., people can listen to some blues while they help support a good cause. → Read More
Lawton church pastor receives prestigious award
The Oklahoma Missionary Baptist State convention presented him with a trophy and pin, recognizing him with the 2019 Oklahoma Missionary Baptist State Convention Humanitarian Award. → Read More
Lake levels are dropping
Even with the triple-digit heat in the past weeks, Wichita Falls lakes still have plentiful reserves of water. → Read More
Folks head up good time as 39th annual Ranch Round-Up continues
The 39th annual Ranch Round-Up is happening now at the MPEC. → Read More
Start of school prompts school bus safety reminders
It's illegal to pass a school bus in either direction that's stopped and operating a visual signal and if caught, offenders will receive a $500 ticket. → Read More
Graham Cars and Stars accelerates in the square after almost a decade
GRAHAM (KFDX/KJTL) — The Cars and Stars car show in Graham is in gear in its ninth year. Over 200 classic, new, and custom-made cars parked in America’s Largest Downtown Square showing off in the annual show. A show idea coming easily between the founders of Cars and Stars “Why not have a car show […] → Read More
Volunteers hand out about 700 backpacks to Burkburnett ISD students for back-to-school success
Some Burkburnett students are getting prepared to go back to school with help from some area volunteers. → Read More
New organization looks to empower 100 women
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — An organization established in states across America has made it to Wichita Falls. Impact 100 is a model base organization that started June and is comprised of 100 women who want to make an impact for a local non-profit. Impact 100 started last June as a way to empower women in […] → Read More
Construction to begin on Roller Road in Wichita Co.
WICHITA COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL)— Burkburnett and Wichita Falls drivers may have to start taking a new route. That’s because there will be major construction on Roller Road lasting an upwards of 75-days. Residents said they’ll have to make adjustments to their day-to-day commute, but they’re happy the county is renewing this residential road. The 75-day construction […] → Read More
Graham’s new economic director to bring commerce
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) —The City of Graham announced Joe Beruta as its new economic director last June, a position he says he knew was right for him. “It was a great opportunity to kind of leverage some of my background both in real estate and sight selection along with my corporate marketing background,” Beruta said. […] → Read More