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Baseball notebook: Wildcats rolling in 7-5A play

March 31st, 2011

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… Since losing seven straight games against tough competition including Flower Mound Marcus, Flower Mound and Wichita Falls Rider, the Wildcats have won seven of their last 10. That included a 4-2 road win over Coppell on March 15 that vaulted them …

Another Arrest In Statewide Theft Ring

March 31st, 2011

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A North Texas man is behind bars, charged in connection to a major theft in 2009.

Crime beat

March 31st, 2011

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DeLeon was charged with driving while intoxicated-enhanced. He had four prior DWI convictions.

Scam Alert: Phony Magazine Sales

March 31st, 2011

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We’ve got a scam alert for Texoma. This time it’s coming door-to-door in the form of phony magazine sales.

Robert L. Grubbs

March 31st, 2011

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… and owner of Lonestar Tank Truck and Bob’s Well Service. On June 29, 1947, he married Mary Alice Heilman at Wichita Falls, Texas. They later divorced. Mr. Grubbs was of the Baptist religion, and active in the Farm Aid Movement. Survivors include, a …

Late Night Fire Spreads Smoke And Flames

March 31st, 2011

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A late-night fire causes tons of smoke to fill the midnight air in Wichita Falls.

Fire Breaks Out Close To Last Week’s Blaze

March 31st, 2011

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Fire officials say there was evidence of “transient activity” involved in a vacant home early this morning.

Spreading the Word About Hunger

March 31st, 2011

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The Wichita Falls area food bank’s shelves have more food on them tonight and Texoma residents are ready to get dinner on their tables.

Late Night Fire Spreads Smoke And Flames

March 31st, 2011

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A late-night fire causes tons of smoke to fill the midnight air in Wichita Falls.

Fire Breaks Out Close To Last Week’s Blaze

March 31st, 2011

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Fire officials say there was evidence of “transient activity” involved in a vacant home early this morning. Wichita Falls Fire Marshal David Collins reported the fire began at the structure in the 2400 block of Avenue D near Fillmore around 9 a.m. …

Another Arrest In Statewide Theft Ring

March 31st, 2011

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… theft over $100,000. Police said his arrest is connected to a state wide theft ring that began to unravel in Wichita Falls. Officers said in June 2009 a truck-load of shingles were stolen from Builder’s Lumber Company in the 2900 Block of Holliday. …

Spreading the Word About Hunger

March 31st, 2011

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The Wichita Falls area food bank’s shelves have more food on them tonight and Texoma residents are ready to get dinner on their tables.

Scam Alert: Phony Magazine Sales

March 31st, 2011

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… week. They say two young people came to their door, claiming to be a junior and senior at Christ Academy in Wichita Falls. They were selling magazine subscriptions under the guise they were raising money for the soccer team. Burt, who didn’t want …

Trish Choate: Breaking a sweat (but no bones) while busting a move on dance floor

March 31st, 2011

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Lady Gaga, Elvis, Fred Astaire and Vanilla Ice were in the house and on the dance floor Saturday night in Wichita Falls.

Howell: Springtime is crappie time

March 31st, 2011

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Spring has sprung and the crappie spawn has begun. For many Texoma anglers, including me, one of the best things about living here is fishing for big, spawning crappie in the spring.