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Bridgman: Of quotes and flags and those who are wiser than we are

June 29th, 2009
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… but you can not fool all of the people all of the time. We don’t want to be fooled at all! John Bridgman is a Wichita Falls author, past president of ABB and former member of the Midwestern State University board of Regents.

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Crime Beat

June 29th, 2009
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A couple reported being robbed at gunpoint Sunday as they walked along the biking trail in east Wichita Falls.

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Locals seeing relief at the pump

June 29th, 2009
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… Fourth of July holiday. This go-round, Wichitans are enjoying some relief when they fill up. On Monday, one Wichita Falls station had a posted price of $2.36, and about a half dozen others were selling it for less than $2.40. According to …

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Fresh approach

June 29th, 2009
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Michelle Schuster , operations manager for Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, discusses the benefits of United Supermarket’s new “Fresh Recovery” program with Cheryn Hargrave, the supermarket chain’s food safety specialist.

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Boys & Girls Clubs members’ artwork chosen for exhibit

June 29th, 2009
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Jasmine Johnson and Claire Ball, both members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls, are two of 36 Boys & Girls Clubs artists whose works have been chosen to appear in the 2009 National Fine Arts Exhibit.

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The Wichita Falls Ampitheatre Project Is Going Underway

June 29th, 2009
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Some local organizations have taken up the task of creating an outdoor ampitheatre for Wichita Falls, and they said they’re making progress, but they still have work to do.

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An Award Goes To Sergeant Joe Snyder

June 29th, 2009
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The Wichita Falls Police Department is celebrating an award. Sergeant Joe Snyder is being recognized this week as the International Crime Free Supervisor of the year.

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Lightpoles Take On A New Purpose

June 29th, 2009
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Light-poles are normally just used for lighting roadways, but one group in Wichita Falls has found a more artisitc use for them.

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Food Bank Offers Fresh Produce, Dairy and More to Hungry Citizens

June 29th, 2009
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Story Created: Jun 29, 2009 at 4:52 PM CDT Story Updated: Jun 29, 2009 at 6:59 PM CDT More food is headed to the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, but this isn’t the average donation.

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Crime Beat, June 24

June 29th, 2009
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Three men were booked into the Wichita County Jail Monday afternoon on murder charges after being moved from Wise County, where they were arrested Saturday.

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How To Use Your Fireworks And Not Lose Your Fingers

June 29th, 2009
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… family entertainment, the explosives can still be extremely dangerous if not used properly. In years past, the Wichita Falls Fire Department has received up to 90 firework-related calls in one hour. “We have across the nation tens of thousands of …

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Patsy McGregor Hawkins Wilkerson

June 29th, 2009
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… be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 10th and Burnett, Wichita Falls, with Rev. Thomas Kennedy officiating. A reception in the church parlor will follow the service. Private interment will be in …

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Artie Bell

June 29th, 2009
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… Mr. Bell served in the Air Force after 20 years of service. Survivors include daughter, Candace Gilbert of Wichita Falls; sons, Don of Nevada, Terry of Tulsa, Okla., and David of Yorktown, Va.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. …

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Pending services, June 29

June 29th, 2009
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Doug Worley, 62, of Quanah died Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Wichita Falls. Services are pending with Smith Funeral Home, Quanah.

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Architect discovers link to father

June 28th, 2009
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… behind a wall until you tear it out. For Misty Walker and architect Don Daugherity, the remodel of her west Wichita Falls home turned up something really good. In the process of ripping out walls in the more than 60-year-old structure Misty …

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