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1 week ago | newstalk1290.com | Johnny Thrash

Here’s yet another Wichita Falls scam to be on the lookout for. Don’t get me wrong, I realize scams have been around since the dawn of time, but it feels like I’m writing about a new scam circulating in the area about once or twice a month anymore. They typically involve scammers posing as the police, but this time they’re posing as the City of Wichita Falls government.

1 week ago | newstalk1290.com | Melissa Bartlett

Pampa, Texas, is about to shake it up. They are about to celebrate the weekend like they have never before, with a new place to do just that. Celebrate with a whole lot of fun at Weekends Sports and Entertainment. Weekends Sports and Entertainment is about to open, and Pampa, this promises to be the go-to for all things fun. Not only will you be able to get great food and cold drinks. Which in itself is important, but add a whole lot of fun and then you will have what this new place is bringing.

1 week ago | newstalk1290.com | Johnny Thrash

Hospice of Wichita Falls is offering a summer camp in a few weeks that helps children that recently lost a relative or a friend. This morning Michaela Fielding stopped by the studio to talk about the upcoming Camp Grin Again with Hospice of Wichita Falls. This is something that Hospice offers during the summer for children in our area dealing with a loss. This does not have to be a recent loss either. If you feel like this is something your child could benefit from.

1 week ago | newstalk1290.com | Johnny Thrash

The Wichita Falls Police Department has asked the community for help solving a recent drive-by shooting. According to Texoma's Homepage, the incident occurred in the 2100 block of Princeton at around 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28. Detectives are asking that anyone who may have witnessed the shooting come forward. Any evidence, such as footage from doorbell, security, or cell phone cameras, could help solve the crime. If you have any information, reference case number 25-051485.

1 week ago | newstalk1290.com | Johnny Thrash

Storm chasers were on the scene when a pair of tornadoes touched down in a field near Stamford, Texas, on Sunday, May 25. You can hear the excitement in professional storm chaser Chad Casey’s voice as he points out the first tornado to his son. Shortly after, his son spots another twister touching down nearby. It’s amazing just how calm they are as the first tornado grows into a pretty good-sized twister.