News Channel 6 KAUZ

4 days ago | newschannel6now.com | Hunter Doughty

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The summer can be one of the harshest and scariest times of year for pets. According to PETA, more than 100 animals endured heat-related deaths, and another 388 were rescued from the heat in 2024 alone. In addition, Independence Day sees more pets go missing than any other day of the year. Animal Services Administrator Nicki Bacon said fireworks can be a horrific experience for pets. “Their hearing is very sensitive.

5 days ago | newschannel6now.com | Shannon Weston |Heather Graf |Rebecca Knier

(InvestigateTV) — Nearly half of all Americans are living with obesity, which is second only to smoking as the leading cause of preventable death in our country. While there’s no magic bullet to reverse this growing trend, experts and patients say they have found something that is working. Medications targeting weight loss like Wegovy and Zepbound are part of a relatively new class of drugs that work by suppressing appetite and food intake.

1 week ago | newschannel6now.com | Hunter Doughty

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Wichita Falls Transit Authority is proposing changes to its bus fare structure, with Tuesday marking the first of three scheduled public hearings on the issue. The main suggestion under consideration is eliminating the current $1.50 one-way fare in favor of a $3.50 all-day pass, which would allow riders unlimited travel for 24 hours. If approved, this would be the first fare increase since 2013.

1 week ago | newschannel6now.com | Hunter Doughty

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - City Council has voted to demolish 12 properties in Wichita Falls, including the historically significant Berry Brown House. The Berry Brown House on Travis Street was built in 1892 and was one of the oldest structures in Wichita Falls. The house was nearing its 40th anniversary as a recognized historical landmark, but now, it will never reach that milestone.

1 week ago | newschannel6now.com | Hunter Doughty

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual Kids Summer Camp, and this week’s session included a special field trip to the Wichita Falls Fire Department. During their visit to Station 1, campers had the chance to see the department’s ladder truck in action and even got to test their skills with a real fire hose. Each camp session lasts two weeks and is packed with fun and engaging activities for children ages 6 to 12.