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Archive for November, 2007

Discussion Raises Awareness on HIV & AIDS

November 30th, 2007

… is Saturday, but Friday afternoon, a local event shined the spotlight on HIV and AIDS. It was called Aids? In Wichita Falls? And, as Mechell Dixon reports it took just one hour to open the eyes of participants on this deadly disease that’s been …

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Wildfire risk can be doused if education action is taken now

November 30th, 2007

… of the severe droughts that have left the fuel supply short. But smaller communities, such as Ringgold near Wichita Falls that was heavily burned in Jan. 1, 2006, are surrounded by rangeland and need to be taking action, he said. “I think it is …

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Accidents & Slippery Conditions Close Ramps

November 30th, 2007

“Between 5:00 and 8:00 a.m., we worked 31 reportable accidents. That doesn’t include the people that got turned around the wrong way because their car spun or they posed a traffic hazard or the slid off into a ditch with no damage.”

What a difference a few hours can make. Monday morning, cold, wet conditions created a driving nightmare for some commuters in Wichita Falls. via KFDX-TV Wichita Falls

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WFISD Security Cameras

November 30th, 2007

Wichita Falls ISD now has an advantage against crime and suspicion. All thanks to some new security cameras.

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Crime Tips for the Holidays

November 30th, 2007

As you head out to do your holiday shopping this season, Wichita Falls Police say you should always be aware of your surroundings.

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CBS 21 hires new co-anchor

November 30th, 2007

… in Waco, Texas. Before that, she served as a morning and midday anchor at KAUZ-TV, the CBS affiliate in Wichita Falls, Texas. Post your thoughts on this story by clicking on “Comments” below. Comments reflect the opinions of their authors, and not …

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Patricia “Pat” Lane

November 30th, 2007

… of Woodsboro, Texas, in 1942. Their two daughters were born during Rex’s medical training in Galveston and Wichita Falls. Afterwards, the family moved to Corpus Christi, where two sons were born. In 1964, they settled in Kerrville, where they lived …

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The search for student’s killer moves to Texas

November 30th, 2007

… gone. The rental car Mireles was driving was found abandoned Tuesday in Vernon, about 50 miles northwest of Wichita Falls, where his mother and some brothers live, Boren said. Authorities believe he may be headed for Mexico, where he also has …

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The search for student’s killer moves to Texas

November 30th, 2007

Authorities scoured Texas on Thursday for a man wanted in the slaying of an 18-year-old Kansas college student whose death revealed her double life as an Internet porn star.

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Three county escapees sentenced

November 30th, 2007

… missing and reported as escapees. All left the facility unnoticed. Henson was captured in a motel room in Wichita Falls, Texas, on Aug. 29 and Farnell was taken into custody at a home in Seminole County Aug. 30. During recent, but separate, court …

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