KAUZ-TV (Wichita Falls, TX)

KAUZ-TV is a television station that operates on virtual channel 6 and UHF digital channel 22. It is located in Wichita Falls, Texas, and serves the western Texoma region, which includes parts of Western North Texas and Southwestern Oklahoma. This station is affiliated with both CBS and CW+. KAUZ-TV is owned by American Spirit Media, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Additionally, it is managed by Gray Television, which also owns the ABC affiliate KSWO-TV (channel 7) in Lawton, Oklahoma, under a shared services agreement. The station's studios and transmitter can be found near the intersection of Seymour Highway (US 277) and West Wenonah Boulevard in western Wichita Falls.

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US senator returns from El Salvador, says Abrego Garcia case is about more than one man

5 days ago | newschannel6now.com | Mary Clare Jalonick |Adriana Gomez Licon

WASHINGTON (AP) — The dispute over the wrongful deportation and imprisonment of Kilmar Abrego Garcia “is not only about one man” but about Donald Trump’s disregard of the American judicial system as well, Sen. Chris Van Hollen said Friday as he returned from a three-day trip to El Salvador to press for the detained man’s release. Speaking to reporters just after landing back in the United States, Van Hollen offered few answers about what will come next in Abrego Garcia’s case.
One last run: 10th annual Texoma Gives event will be the last one

1 week ago | newschannel6now.com | Cecil Witherspoon

The online day of giving will enter its 10th and final iteration on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Warm and Windy start to the week! 4/14 AM

1 week ago | newschannel6now.com | Jaden Knowles

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Good morning, Texoma! I’m Jaden Knowles with your Week Ahead Forecast—let’s break it all down!Monday: Cooler with CloudsA refreshing start to the week! Highs dip to around 76°F with increasing cloud cover. Winds turn gusty behind a front, with northeast winds at 10–20 mph, and overnight lows fall into the upper 40s. Tuesday: Cool & ClearThe sun makes a return! Expect a crisp high near 74°F with a light east breeze at 10–15 mph.
Feeling Like Summer this Weekend

1 week ago | newschannel6now.com | Ken Johnson

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - South to southwesterly winds will increase this weekend into the 25 to 35mph range. The gusty winds will help heat things up with highs well into the 80s on Saturday and 90s on Sunday! Some places out west could flirt with 100. A front arrives late Sunday night and early Monday with cooler weather moving back in early next week. Copyright 2025 KAUZ. All rights reserved.
Father takes guilty plea in child endangerment case

1 week ago | newschannel6now.com | Spencer Smith

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Joseph Alaniz, one of the parents accused of endangering their child in March 2024, has taken a guilty plea. In May 2024, Alaniz was arrested after evidence came forward showing he was one of the parents that left United Regional Hospital after their child tested to having methamphetamines in his system.
Spring-like temperatures are here to stay! 4/10 AM

2 weeks ago | newschannel6now.com | Jaden Knowles

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Good morning, Texoma! I’m Jaden Knowles with your Week Ahead Forecast, let’s break it all down!Thursday: Sunny & Seasonal It doesn’t get much better than this! Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 85°F, with a light north breeze at 10 to 15 mph. A weak front slips through, dropping overnight lows into the upper 40s—perfect sleeping weather!Friday: Pleasant & Calm A picture-perfect end to the workweek. Skies remain mostly sunny with a high near 78°F.
Texas Senate works to lessen tax burden for Lone Star State small businesses

2 weeks ago | newschannel6now.com | Cecil Witherspoon

AUSTIN, Texas (KAUZ) - The Texas Senate passed SB 32 today with the goal of lifting small businesses up by lowering their taxes. The bill, authored by Pall Bettencourt of Houston, increases the business personal property tax exemption from $2,500 to $25,000. Another feature of the bill is a 20% inventory tax credit to reduce franchise tax liability. The state will award up to $500 million of those credits.
The warming trend continues 4/9 AM

2 weeks ago | newschannel6now.com | Jaden Knowles

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Good morning, Texoma! I’m Jaden Knowles with your Week Ahead Forecast—let’s break it all down!Wednesday: Warm & GustyWe’ve got a beautiful day on tap with plenty of sunshine and a high of 84°F. Winds will shift out of the north, breezing in at 5 to 10 mph. Overnight lows dip into the low 50s—still dry, and no rain in sight. Thursday: Sunny & SeasonalIt doesn’t get much better than this! Mostly sunny skies and a high near 83°F, with north winds picking up to 10–15 mph.
Graham lauded as a local home for Texas tunes

2 weeks ago | newschannel6now.com | Cecil Witherspoon

GRAHAM, Texas (KAUZ) - The City of Graham received special recognition from Governor Greg Abbott today as it completed requirements to be designated a Music Friendly Community. Graham is the 79th city in the state achieve that status, given to communities that incorporate music-related jobs into their economic structure and plans. “It is a great honor to have Graham designated as a Music Friendly Texas Community,” Graham Mayor Alex Heartfield said.
Kalee Robinson to oversee Wichita Falls Parks Department

2 weeks ago | newschannel6now.com | Cecil Witherspoon

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The City of Wichita Falls has announced its choice to fill the role of Parks Director, welcoming Kalee Robinson from Lubbock to the position. Robinson will take the Wichita Falls job with eight years of experience in the Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department. “Kalee Robinson’s expertise in parks and recreation management will bring fresh energy and innovative ideas to our public spaces.