The Wichita Falls Police Department says a scammer has been posing as Mayor Stephen Santellana asking targets to purchase gift cards as surprise gifts to staff. WFPD also released a public service announcement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation about the rise in fraud schemes in relation to the outbreak of coronavirus. Read more about…… MORE
The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank’s mobile food pantry is working to deliver food to locations where people need it, despite the concern for the Covid-19 coronavirus. Those who are getting food from the pantry are being screened and social distancing is in practice. Officials also told us they need more assistance from the community.…… MORE
Petrolia CISD is asking their parents to fill out an online survey so they can deliver meals to the homes of students. There are several requirements that students must meet before meals can be delivered. Click here for more information.… MORE
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed an executive order banning gatherings of 10 or more, dining in restaurants and closing gyms, among other measures. Abbott said in a press conference Thursday afternoon that the order is effective midnight on Saturday. Read more about the governor’s executive order here.… MORE
Wichita Falls Faith Mission is asking for donations to help them continue to serve the homeless community at their shelters. Their shelters are in the need of the following items: All-purpose cleaner Canned foods Shelf-stable foods Disinfectant Paper towels Toilet paper Unprepared meals Click here to find out where you can drop off donations.… MORE
The MPEC has canceled or postponed its events through May. General manager Michael Tipton said in a statement that they are working with clients to reschedule events and book new ones. The MPEC also donated roughly 1,000 pounds of perishable food that was being held for meetings to the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank. Find…… MORE
City View ISD will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students while the school is closed due to COVID-19 concerns starting March 23. Meals can be picked up from the high school from 10-11 a.m. each day or picked up from delivery. Students must be present to pick up a meal. Click here to find…… MORE
Click here for a list of all announced cancellations, closures, delays and precautions being taken in Texoma. … MORE
United Regional hospital announced a new visitor policy that went into effect Wednesday morning. Know before you go. Read the hospital’s visitor policy here.… MORE
The Wichita Falls Wichita County Public Health announced its first positive case of COVID-19 on Wednesday morning. The patient is a 64-year old resident of Wichita County who recently traveled to Budapest and Hungary. Director of health Lou Kreidler said the patient flew to Dallas Fort Worth airport and drove back. Read more about this…… MORE
