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Wichita Falls
Friday, March 7th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Deon Lamont Watson's ashes, lost during a family move, were returned to his relatives after a Good Samaritan found them at the Wichita County Cemetery. Times Record News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Texas appeals court overturned James Staley III's capital murder conviction in the 2018 death of 2-year-old Jason Wilder McDaniel, with a new trial ordered while the Wichita County DA plans to appeal or retry the case. Times Record News
- ➤ Dorothia Diaz, thought to have been a murder victim from 1976, was found alive in Bowie, as DNA evidence leads to a reevaluation of the cold case. Times Record News
- ➤ A 33-year-old man was arrested for burglarizing a business and resisting arrest in Wichita Falls, Texas, after police responded to a break-in. News Channel 6
- ➤ Two individuals were arrested in Wichita Falls for the manufacture and delivery of narcotics following a SWAT-executed search warrant. Texoma's Homepage
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Samuel Olatunde, from Nigeria, achieved academic success in computer science and mathematics at Midwestern State University, Texas, embracing research and personal growth despite initial struggles, including adapting to a new country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Times Record News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local postal workers in Wichita Falls, Texas, are organizing a rally to express their opposition to the privatization of the USPS, highlighting potential risks to service quality and accessibility. News Channel 6
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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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Stand Up for a Cause
6-10 p.m. — The Forum (Arts Council WF) — Support local kids in foster care — Enjoy a night of laughs, food, drink, and art.
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