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1 week ago | 
timesrecordnews.com | Lynn Walker
Downtown Wichita Falls Development, Inc. will terminate its paid staff by the end of June. DWFD will hand over its economic development duties to the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce. DWFD will focus on events and downtown improvements like streetscapes and parks. The future of DWFD's headquarters is uncertain. The paid staff of Downtown Wichita Falls Development Inc. will be terminated by the end of June as the nonprofit goes through some major changes.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Lynn Walker
The paid staff of Downtown Wichita Falls Development Inc. will be terminated by the end of June as the nonprofit goes through some major changes. DWFD board chairman Dusty Potter confirmed the terminations on Wednesday. “We’re transitioning them out,” he said. He said DWFD has a staff of two. On Wednesday, the nonprofit organization's executive director, Jana Schmader, referred questions about the change to Potter.
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1 week ago | 
timesrecordnews.com | Lynn Walker
A woman known for devoting most of her life to child welfare has died. Patsy Jean Baggett, 89, died Sunday according to an obituary posted by Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Lunn’s Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with graveside services to follow at Crestview Memorial Park.
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1 week ago | 
timesrecordnews.com | Lynn Walker
An Iowa Park man has been sentenced to 70 years in prison for multiple counts of indecency with a child involving two girls younger than 8, according to court records. A Wichita County jury returned the sentence on Tuesday against Jeffrey Kole McCormick, 41. The same jury convicted him May 21 of three counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact and one count of indecency with a child by exposure, court records show.
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1 week ago | 
timesrecordnews.com | Lynn Walker
Anthony Michael Kienlen was found guilty of attempted capital murder of a peace officer after a one-hour jury deliberation. Kienlen had already pleaded guilty to 15 counts of aggravated assault against a public servant. The incident stemmed from a domestic dispute involving Kienlen's wife. Editor's note: This story mentions attempted suicide.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Lynn Walker
Editor's note: This story mentions attempted suicide. If you or anyone you know could be struggling with suicidal thoughts, call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) any time day or night or chat online; The Veterans Crisis Line and Military Crisis Line, 1-800-273-8255, press 1; or the Crisis Text Line provides free confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week via text message to people in crisis when they text "HELLO" to 741741.
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1 week ago | 
timesrecordnews.com | Lynn Walker
Wichita Falls lakes rose over the past week, with Lake Kickapoo filling to 100% of capacity, according to the city. The combined capacity of the city's two primary reservoirs rose 0.5% for a total of 97.4%. "Any overflow from Kickapoo will feed into Arrowhead, and it is expected to continue to rise as well," the city said in a press release. North Texas could add more water to its overflowing rain bucket in the days ahead.
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1 week ago | 
timesrecordnews.com | Lynn Walker
A Big Brothers Big Sisters study highlights the positive impact of mentoring on young people's lives. Mentored youth experienced a 15% increase in earnings, were 20% more likely to attend college and showed improved social outcomes. The study comes as Wichita Falls, where child poverty rates exceed national averages, seeks solutions to support its youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has released a study on the impact of mentoring on young people.
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2 weeks ago | 
timesrecordnews.com | Lynn Walker
Lynn WalkerWichita Falls Times Record NewsThe Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District conducted restaurant inspections May 15-23. Several establishments received perfect scores, including Stripes, Polka Dot Sasquatch, and Shivers Shaved Ice. Some locations with high scores included Bahama Buck's (99), Northside Grill (99), and Pizza Hut (98).
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2 weeks ago | 
timesrecordnews.com | Lynn Walker
Lynn WalkerWichita Falls Times Record NewsThe Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation Department will continue the Free Outdoor Concert Series on Tuesday with the group, Downtown Royalty. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at Bud Daniel Park, 900 Ohio Ave. Downtown Royalty "will bring concert goers passionate and soulful rock and roll," according to a news release from the city. The Outdoor Concert series features musicians representing a variety of musical genres, the city said.
