17 July 2019

• City staff defend choice of contractor for $1.3 mil project despite 'personal problems'
  Wichita Falls staff defended use of Wilson Contracting for a $1.3 million road project despite “personal” problems one of the owners is facing.

         
• YCSO confirms Olney man arrested for murder of local teacher
  An Olney man was arrested Monday and is being held in the Young County Jail on a murder charge.

         
• Councilor Eric West will not seek re-election in November
  Wichita Falls City Councilor Eric West announced after the council meeting Tuesday that he would not be seeking re-election in November.

         
• United Regional, MSU Wilson School of Nursing partner for Stop the Bleed seminar July 25
  A free training session for treating bleeding injuries will be at 6 p.m., July 25 in room 101 of the Dillard Building, MSU Texas, off Hampstead Lane.

         
• Escaping the heat: Camp Fire pool a cool respite
  As the mercury passed the 100-degree mark Tuesday, resourceful North Texans found a welcome respite, the Camp Fire pool at Harold Park.

         
• Elvis is in the building; The Kitchen continues Senior Idol tradition
  Reba McEntire, Elvis Presley and more performed at The Kitchen last week as nonprofit continued its annual tradition of competitive karaoke.

         
• Nokona leather goods company represents Texas at product showcase at the White House
  A Nocona-based company will be representing Texas Monday, July 15, at a “Made in America” product showcase at the White House.

         
• WFPD: Jody Wade arrested, charged with public intoxication
  WFPD: Jody Wade arrested and charged with public intoxication