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School Delays (Feb. 13)

Crowell ISD will start school at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. Buses will run 2 hours late.

GAME DAY: Mustangs ready for second shot against Tarleton State

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GAME DAY: #9 MSU set for battle with #5 Tarleton State

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Southern Arkansas snaps Mustangs' streak, 8-4

KINGSVILLE, Texas - Southern Arkansas plated six runs off of three errors as the Muleriders ended Midwestern State's five-game winning streak 8-4 Sunday morning in the Texas...

Playoff hopes suffer as Wildcats comeback falls short

from:Wichita Falls Sports Examiner

A considerable wrench was thrown into the already thin postseason hopes for the Wichita Falls Wildcats on Saturday. The Wildcats surged back from a 3-0 deficit to the Corpus...

Hennan wins first as Mustangs improve to 6-2

from:Wichita Falls Sports Examiner

Burkburnett's Brenna Hennan picked up her first collegiate win in the circle for Midwestern State on Saturday at the Texas A&M-Kingsville Softball Invitational. Hennan...

New Faith Mission director is ready to move forward

Shouting to be heard over construction noise at Faith Refuge — even when saws stop whirring and the hammers are still — Steve Sparks never turns the volume down on his...

3 arrested in connection to murder

The Clay County Sheriff's Office has arrested three more people in connection with a murder near Petrolia.

Daughters of the American Revolution chapter turns 100

A century of service and history will be commemorated Saturday as members of the Major Francis Grice Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrate its 100th...

New brush truck to aid fire department's mission

Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department received a new brush truck Wednesday afternoon, paid for with local donations and a sizable grant from FEMA.

Heart of a Woman brunch benefits cardiac institute

Deborah Norville told attendees at the Heart of a Woman brunch Saturday at the Multi-Purpose Events Center they must be their own advocate when it comes to matters of their health.

Mustangs hold off Southern Nazarene to win fourth straight

from:Wichita Falls Sports Examiner

Carey Campbell and Elena Bennett would provide the difference with RBI singles in the fourth inning as the Midwestern State softball team won their fourth straight Saturday...

Solo home runs lift Mustangs to 5-2 victory late Friday

from:Wichita Falls Sports Examiner

Nursing a 1-0 lead going into the bottom of the fifth, the No. 20 Midwestern State softball team turned to the long ball to secure a win on Friday night. Mallory Mooney, Kim...

No. 19 Mustangs roll past Incarnate Word, 7-2

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Strong doubles' play propelled No. 19 Midwestern State to a 7-2 win over Incarnate Word in its Lone Star Conference opener Saturday at Mabry Tennis...

No. 19 Mustangs roll past Incarnate Word, 7-2

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Strong doubles' play propelled No. 19 Midwestern State to a 7-2 win over Incarnate Word in its Lone Star Conference opener Saturday at Mabry Tennis...

Mustangs fall at Incarnate Word, 6-3

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Midwestern State won most of the tightly contested matches Saturday at the Mabry Tennis Center before dropping its Lone Star Conference opener 6-3 to...

Mustangs fall at Incarnate Word, 6-3

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Midwestern State won most of the tightly contested matches Saturday at the Mabry Tennis Center before dropping its Lone Star Conference opener 6-3 to...

Bats stay hot, Mustangs rake Southeastern Oklahoma for 5th straight win

KINGSVILLE, Texas - Midwestern State rolled to its fifth straight win Saturday afternoon by thumping former Lone Star Conference foe Southeastern Oklahoma 11-5 in the Texas...

Bats stay hot, Mustangs rake Southeastern Oklahoma for 5th straight win

KINGSVILLE, Texas - Midwestern State rolled to its fifth straight win Saturday afternoon by thumping former Lone Star Conference foe Southeastern Oklahoma 11-5 in the Texas...

MSU crushes Southern Arkansas 15-7 at Kingsville Invitational

from:Wichita Falls Sports Examiner

Five different Mustangs drove in two runs or more while Lindsi Glenn picked up her third win of the season as Midwestern State took a 15-7 victory over Southern Arkansas. The run...

3 more arrests in Clay County murder case

The Clay County Sheriff's Office has arrested 3 more people in connection with a murder near Petrolia.

No. 9 Midwestern swarms Hoggies, 71-50

KINGSVILLE, Texas - No. 9 Midwestern State got tough to deal its second straight opponent its worst lost of the season Saturday with a 71-50 Lone Star Conference win over Texas...

No. 9 Midwestern swarms Hoggies, 71-50

KINGSVILLE, Texas - No. 9 Midwestern State got tough to deal its second straight opponent its worst lost of the season Saturday with a 71-50 Lone Star Conference win over Texas...

Mustangs use team effort to overpower TAMUK, 86-64

KINGSVILLE, Texas - Midwestern State got just what it wanted and needed in its 86-64 Lone Star Conference win over Texas A&M-Kingsville Saturday afternoon at Hampton Inn Court...

No. 20 Mustangs holds of Southern Nazarene, 4-3

KINGSVILLE, Texas - Midwestern State's Lindsi Glenn won her fifth consecutive start to lead the Mustangs to a 4-3 win over Southern Nazarene (Okla.) Saturday afternoon in the...

First period goals carry Wildcats to 3-1 victory in Corpus Christi

from:Wichita Falls Sports Examiner

A powerplay goal from Renato Engler would prove to be the game winner as the Wichita Falls Wildcats took a 3-1 victory over the Corpus Christi IceRays at American Bank Center on...

Century plus 10

According to the average life expectancy of most Americans, Effie Mae Caffee has nearly lived a life and a half.

WFISD plans change for efficiency

The Wichita Falls Independent School District board of trustees took a look at the future of secondary education Friday during a noon work session at the Education Center.

Burke up for major general

Brig. Gen. Darryl W. Burke, 82nd Training Wing commander at Sheppard Air Force Base, has been nominated by President Barack Obama for appointment to the rank of major general,...

Police: Death a violent homicide

The identity of a woman found dead in her Wichita Falls home Thursday was released by police Friday, but many questions remain unanswered surrounding the circumstances of her...

Found body leads to arrest

The Clay County Sheriff's Office and Texas Rangers have made the first of several anticipated arrests in a homicide that occurred about five years ago.

Rain, snow, possible sleet expected over weekend

North Texas will see some sunshine today, but by Sunday things will get a little yucky.

Texoma's Most Wanted (Feb. 11)

Crime Stoppers has released its newest list of people wanted on various charges.

Nonstop activity

The new Bowie Community Center has been a happening place in the six months since its July 2011 grand opening, and 2012 looks to be a busy year as residents participate in all the...

Crime Beat (Feb. 11)

A man was arrested in January on a drug possession charge following a traffic stop by Wichita County sheriff's deputies.

Jason's Deli adds new shop to plate

Fort Worth businessman Kirk Jefferies, who owns eight Jason's Deli restaurants, said he will open one in Parker Square Shopping Center in June.

Crop Report (Feb. 11)

Recent rains greatly improved soil-moisture levels in many parts of the state, according to reports from Texas AgriLife Extension Service county agents.

Cheapest gas selling for $3.15

A survey of service stations in Wichita Falls on Friday showed the cheapest regular unleaded was $3.15 at the Fina at Fifth and Kemp, followed by Sam's Club at $3.21.

#20 MSU uses long ball to subdue Dustdevils, 5-2

KINGSVILLE, Texas - Mallory Mooney, Kim Jerrick and Courtney Ford belted solo homers in the fifth inning to lift No. 20 Midwestern State to a 5-2 win over Texas A&M...

Midwestern takes out Laredo 7-2

The 19th ranked Midwestern State women had little trouble in beating the sixth ranked team in the NJCAA as the Mustangs defeated Laredo Community College 7-2 in San Antonio on...

Mustangs bounce NJCAA No. 1 Laredo 6-3

The Midwestern State Mustangs picked up a strong victory over the top ranked junior college team in the nation as MSU took down Laredo Community College 6-3 Friday afternoon in...

#20 Mustangs blast Southern Arkansas, 15-7

KINGSVILLE, Texas - Sophomore Kim Jerrick pounded out four hits to lead 20th-ranked Midwestern State to a 15-7 run-rule win over Southern Arkansas in its opening game of the Texas...

Arrest made in connection with Clay County murder

The Clay County Sheriff's Office and Texas Rangers have made the first of several anticipated arrests in a homicide that occurred approximately 5 years ago.

GAME DAY: Mustangs go south seeking fourth straight win

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GAME DAY: #9 Mustangs face big road challenge Saturday in Kingsville

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Happy Valentine's pay

Flower and gift shops are kicking business into high gear as Valentine's Day, one of the busiest holidays for flower giving, quickly approaches.

Briefly (Feb. 10)

Home Educators Around Texoma, the area home school organization, will sponsor a coed volleyball tournament today and Saturday at Midwestern State University's D.L. Ligon...

Man accused of attempted murder

A 29-year-old Wichita Falls man was arrested early Thursday morning, accused of trying to kill the mother of his two children allegedly during a violent assault at a Wichita...

Survey focuses on local art scene

A survey by the Priddy Foundation will paint a clearer picture of the art scene in Wichita Falls and will be the first step the organization will take, while working with...