March 20, 2015
Last week, a 10-year-old boy was killed in an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) crash at the Rednecks With Paychecks celebration near Saint Jo. According to KFDX News Channel Three, the child, Nicholas Torres of Fort Worth, was riding between two trailers when the four-wheeler he was on collided with a pickup truck. Although very few… Read More
March 6, 2015
Last Friday morning, 15 cars and two semi trucks were involved in collisions on U.S. Highway 75. According to KFDX News Channel Three, multiple drivers lost control of their vehicles causing separate collisions. Witness reports indicate that some cars were struck multiple times. At least two people were hospitalized, but there’s no word on the… Read More
February 6, 2015
Families from across the state gathered in Austin on Tuesday to raise awareness about the twin bills that could ban texting while driving in Texas. According to a Texas Tribune article reported on by KFDX News Channel Three, over 30 families showed up at the Capitol to meet with lawmakers about the proposed bills. Banning… Read More
January 16, 2015
Earlier this week, a two-car crash in Wichita Falls sent one man to the hospital. According to KFDX News Channel Three, the incident happened at the intersection of Galveston Street and Jacksboro Highway. Apparently, a Dodge Durango ran a red light at the intersection and struck a Buick LeSabre. Neither the driver or the passenger… Read More
January 7, 2015
The New Year brought cold, wet and icy conditions to the Texoma area. Car crashes across Wichita Falls have been blamed on the icy conditions, but officials are quick to point out that a variety of different factors contribute to crashes in slick conditions. Drivers are encouraged to exercise additional caution if they have to… Read More
December 23, 2014
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently publicizing their 2014 Holiday Season Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. It’s no secret that the holiday season is usually a pretty dangerous time to be on the roads in Texas and across the U.S. In addition to everyday commuters, seasonal travelers are taking to… Read More
August 8, 2014
Earlier this week, a Wichita Falls man was injured in an electrical fire at the Wal-Mart in Graham. According to KDFX News Channel Three, Christopher Wilbur had to be air lifted to the burn unit at Parkland Hospital in Dallas after the incident. Apparently, he was working on an electrical panel when he caught fire.… Read More
May 28, 2014
Unfortunately, dog bites have become a growing problem in Wichita Falls and across Texoma. In March, we reported on a cyclist who was attacked by dogs while riding on Kemp. Children, the elderly and postal workers are the three groups who are most at risk for being attacked by dogs, so citizens are encouraged to… Read More
