Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of February.
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🏘️ Community
The Wichita Falls Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter moves into a new, better-equipped facility on Week Street thanks to a partnership with Wesley United Methodist Church, planning future expansions.
🚧 Accidents
A man died after his car hit a tree in Wichita Falls, marking the first fatal traffic accident in the city in 2025.
🚨 Crime
A forensic team in California has exhumed the remains of an unidentified murder victim with DNA links to Wichita Falls, igniting a renewed search for her identity.
In an unexpected turn, a woman believed to be a cold case murder victim from 1976 was found alive, as investigators continue their search for the actual victim's identity linked to a North Texas family.
🏛️ Government
The top overtime pay earners in Wichita Falls for Fiscal 2024 were led by a transit operator and multiple police officers, emphasizing significant extra earnings beyond their base salaries.
The Times Record News reported the top salaries for Wichita Falls city employees in Fiscal Year 2024, highlighting that some workers earned more through overtime, with the management liaison topping the list at $291,420.
🏥 Health
The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District was honored with the Education Through Innovation Award for its Play Well Program, which focuses on promoting public health to school-age children.
🎉 Wichita Falls Events
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Original Team Roping Association: District 12 Regular Season
The Original Team Roping Association hosts the District 12 Regular Season event, featuring competitive team roping on March 1 at the J.S. Bridwell Agricultural Center in Wichita Falls, TX.
25th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Downtown Street Festival
The St. Patrick’s Day Downtown Street Festival in Wichita Falls celebrates its 25th anniversary with live music, family-friendly activities, local food vendors, and a festive atmosphere.
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