Wichita County News

Times Record News file photo A mother dog and her litter of puppies rest at the Humane Society of Wichita County.

Electra Turmoil Over? On Tuesday Electra Commissioners voted 5-0 to end the city's contract with Wichita County Sheriff's office.

Ten students, including three from Wichita County, have been named recipients of Midwestern State University's President's Distinguished Scholarships.

Electra command staff and patrol officers have been taking on more of the hours previously covered by the Wichita County Sheriffs Office.

On Friday over 100 people filled the downtown streets of Wichita Falls to celebrate the 4th of July.

The Fourth of July is just a few days away and in an effort to clear up any confusion before Texoma residents head out to pop fireworks, law enforcement from Wichita County and the City of Wichita Falls gathered Wednesday afternoon to discuss ways residents can enjoy the holiday without breaking the law.

Congressman Mac Thornberry updated state and local elected officials on the latest developments with the Bureau of Land Management and property owners along the Red River Wednesday morning in the Wichita County Commissioners Court.

A Wichita Falls man pleaded guilty Friday, June 27, to robbing two other men in the bathroom of Texas Showgirls, according to an article in the Wichita Falls Times Record News yesterday .

Wichita County commissioners are scheduled to take a step toward a major overhaul of the county's jail when they meet Monday.

As Nicole Guerrero lay alone in a cell, moaning and crying in excruciating pain through the birth of her daughter, she heard the detention officers laugh, she says.

Especially if you don't have a support team. The Tobacco Prevention and Control Coalition are offering a free Fresh Start adult smoking cessation class.

A Wichita County Justice of The Peace received a big honor Thursday night. Judge Janice Sons was installed as President of the Justice of The Peace and Constables Association of Texas.

Due to the continuing drought in Texoma, many people are conserving water in any way possible.

Brantley Hargrove at the Texas Monthly with the story of one city that will soon be drinking its own toilet wastewater.

Wichita County Sheriff' Office deputies work the scene of an accident involving an Iowa Park church van and a pickup.

The New Grand Hotel closed its doors back in December after failing to meet health code inspections and letting its lodging permit expire.

Photos by Christopher Walker/Times Record News Fireworks stand employee, T.J Meissnier displays one of several popular large sky display fireworks.

Amarillo Police arrest 31-year-old Andre Juane Speaks. Speaks is wanted for a bond forfeiture warrant stemming from a felon in possession of a firearm arrest in Wichita County.

A Wichita Falls police officer places a blockade at the intersection of Scott Street and 15th Street early Saturday afternoon.

A Texoma man is in the hospital Thursday afternoon after being kicked off a horse.