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  • 1 week ago | newschannel6now.com | Hunter Doughty

    WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Texas Parks and Wildlife responded to a tragic incident at Lake Grapevine, where a kayaker was hit and killed by a jet ski May 25. The agency reported that in 2023, 28 people died in boating-related incidents across the state many of which were due to drowning. Texas Game Warden Dillan Conley urges all lake goers to wear a life jacket, even if they are strong swimmers. “I’m a very strong swimmer. I can swim in long sleeves, long pants, boots, a gun belt and everything.

  • 1 week ago | newschannel6now.com | Hunter Doughty

    WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Bike Wichita Falls is gearing up for its annual Ride to Remember. The event is a six-mile memorial ride honoring cyclists who have died, especially those lost while riding in Texhoma. The event serves as both a tribute and a public safety lesson, promoting safe cycling and educating drivers on how to properly share the road with cyclists. Event coordinator David Coleman said the 2023 deaths of Charles and Lisa McBride have had a lasting impact on local riders.

  • 1 week ago | newschannel6now.com | Hunter Doughty

    WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Texas House of Representatives has approved a $1.5 billion investment to provide tax breaks for films and television shows shot in the state. Senate Bill 22 expands on a previous tax credit and proposes allocating $300 million every two years to a tax incentive program for in-state productions over the next decade.

  • 1 week ago | newschannel6now.com | Hunter Doughty

    WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - As temperatures rise across Texas, many families are heading to the pool to beat the heat. But while summer fun is almost here, safety must remain a top priority. The Texas Legal Group reports that Texas experiences hundreds of pool drownings each year, many involving children under the age of 5. For anyone planning to go swimming who wants to keep their children safe, experts say the most important step is constant supervision.

  • 1 week ago | newschannel6now.com | Hunter Doughty

    BURKBURNETT, Texas (KAUZ) - The City of Burkburnett, in collaboration with the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10455, held a special ceremony honoring fallen military heroes. The event took place at the Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery, where volunteers placed American flags on the graves of every known fallen service member laid to rest there. The event also featured a touching speech by City Manager Dusty Burkybile about remembering the fallen.

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