Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently participating in National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. During the entire month of April, they will be publicizing the “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” safety campaign that raises awareness about the dangers and costs associated with texing while driving. Public service announcements in English and Spanish… Read More

Slippery Roadway Conditions in Texoma

Wintry weather is being blamed for slippery roadways across Texoma this week. Early Monday morning, an SUV rolled over on Central Freeway at Airport road. According to KFDX News Channel Three, the incident happened at about 1:30 a.m. Apparently, the driver of a 2003 Lincoln Navigator lost control of the vehicle on an overpass. The… Read More

Elderly Driver Injured in Crash

On Sunday, a two-car crash in Wichita Falls sent an elderly woman to the hospital. According to KFDX News Channel Three, the incident happened on 281 just before noon. Apparently, the elderly woman was an in Orange Honda Fit, heading north, when her car collided with a red GMC pickup truck. The driver of the… Read More

Child Hit by Car on Jacksboro Highway

On Wednesday night, a young girl was sent to the hospital after being struck by a car on Jacksboro Highway. According to KFDX News Channel Three, the incident happened sometime around 8:00 p.m. on the 2200 block of Jacksboro Highway, near the Flying J truck stop. Apparently, two girls were trying to cross the street,… Read More

Buckle Up, Save Your Giblets

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently trying to raise awareness about the importance of buckling up this holiday season. Their “Buckling Up Could Save Your Giblets” campaign is also getting the word out about Click it or Ticket initiatives across the country. Since buckling up is the single most effective way to… Read More

Deadly Train Crash on FM 369

Last Friday afternoon, a fatal train-versus-car wreck happened on FM 369. The incident, which happened near Old Iowa Park Road, took the life of a 91-year-old Holliday resident. Apparently, Helen Havins’ car was stuck between two crossing gates. Although the wreck is still under investigation, it appears as though she tried to move her vehicle… Read More

Head-on Collision near Lake Arrowhead

On Monday afternoon, a head-on collision sent one person to the hospital. According to KFDX News Channel Three, the wreck happened near Lake Arrowhead, close to the intersection of 1954 and 2606, at about 3:15 p.m. Apparently, the driver of a Hyundai passed a pickup truck in a no-passing area of the roadway. The driver… Read More