Monthly Archives: August 2013

Fatal Crash in Henrietta

A crash in Henrietta took the life of an elderly woman this week. Floradada Moore, 82 years old, was driving a red Taurus near U.S. 82 and Omega last Monday. KFDX News Channel Three reports that she was struck by a semi-truck when she failed to yield the right of way. She was immediately transported… Read More

Wichita Falls Man Dies After Crash in Oklahoma

A crash in Oklahoma has taken the life of a local Wichita Falls man. The victim, 80-year-old Clarence Eugene Bishop, was a passenger in a car that rear ended a pickup truck. The wreck happened on Monday night in Cotton County. News Channel Six reports that troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol have stated that… Read More

Fire at Woodlands Apartment Complex

A fire at a local apartment complex destroyed at least 12 units. The fire started Monday morning at the Woodlands apartment complex on Midwestern Parkway. This three-alarm fire had at least 21 fire and police units called out to the scene. The fire spread through the attic of the building. Firefighters initially attempted to attack… Read More

Dog Attacks 11-Year-Old Boy

An 11-year-old boy is recovering from a brutal dog attack. Tanner Flick was at a friend’s house when their family pet attacked him. He walked through the kitchen and reached down to pet the dog. Before he knew it, the dog turned on him. The dog, a pit bull, knocked him to the floor and… Read More

“Share the Dadgum Road” Bicycle Safety Campaign

The City of Wichita Falls has just released information about a new public safety campaign aimed at keeping bicyclists safe on Texoma roadways. A press release was issued last week to promote the “Share the Dadgum Road” campaign. The City of Wichita Falls, in conjunction with the Traffic Safety Commission, has produced three different commercials… Read More

$5.2 Million Judgment for Injured Motorcyclist

An injured motorcyclist has been awarded $5.2 million by a Parker County jury. The judgment was ordered in response to a collision that occurred in 2010. On October 8, 2010, Jerry Wall was riding his Suzuki motorcycle when he was struck by an elderly driver who was going the wrong way down an exit ramp… Read More

Texoma Grassfire

Even with all of the recent precipitation, Texoma still remains at a high risk for fire danger. On Tuesday afternoon, a grassfire started just off Reilly Loop Road and Easter Road. This Wichita County fire had volunteer firefighters coming from Friberg-Cooper and Burkburnett to assist in fighting the flames. KFDX News Channel Three reports that… Read More